Category Archives: Fashion

More talks about dressing, and art, and men

Posted on December 9, 2019 by karinwarnaar

To round off the year, some more interesting talks in Dunedin and Wellington connected to Massey’s Millennial Masculinities conference (at the College of Creative Arts, 10-11 December). Keynote speakers Professor Christopher Breward and Dr Shaun Cole will speak at Te … Continue reading →

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Indian textiles lecture series at Te Papa 26-29 September

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Claire Regnault

During the 2019 World of Wearable Art season the Friends of Te Papa is hosting three illustrated lectures by Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob on traditional Indian textiles, their history, their connections and their future. Set over 3 one hour sessions Shani and … Continue reading →

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Auckland to Ashburton, via Nelson and Wellington

Posted on August 25, 2019 by karinwarnaar

There are textile/ costume events and exhibitions up the wazoo over the next two months. Most important of these is the CTANZ symposium in Nelson 27-29 September. Register before 1 September and you could win a $25 gift voucher from … Continue reading →

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Calls for papers

Posted on August 13, 2019 by karinwarnaar

Art Association of Australia and NZ, December 2019 A very last minute call for papers for the Art Association of Australia and New Zealand (AAANZ) conference to be held at the University of Auckland and Unitec Institute of Technology 3-6 … Continue reading →

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Film festival preview 2019

Posted on July 16, 2019 by karinwarnaar

2018 was such a big year for textile/dress movies that it’s seemed that this year has been a bit short of dressy films, but fortunately the NZIFF knows that the frockies come out for the occasion and have scheduled a … Continue reading →

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Children of Mallarmé: Fashion, Art & Collaboration – new exhibition

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Claire Regnault

The Tauranga Art Gallery has recently opened a new exhibition entitled Children of Mallarmé: Fashion, Art & Collaboration. The exhibition is named after Stéphane Mallarmé, a Symbolist poet who published a spirited journal on fashion cum art project entitled La Dernière … Continue reading →

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Fashion Matters: fashion, art and society with Dr Peter McNeil – lecture series

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Claire Regnault

Fashion Matters: fashion, art and society with Dr Peter McNeil The Friends of Te Papa are offering lovers of fashion history a wonderful treat this year. They have enticed Dr Peter McNeil to deliver a series of six lectures in Wellington … Continue reading →

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Threads that bind – Artefact

Posted on May 27, 2018 by karinwarnaar

If you haven’t yet watched Maori TV’s wonderful series Artefact, the good news is that it’s only half way through, it’s all online, and you really won’t want to miss the episode scheduled for 28 May, Threads that Bind. May-Ana … Continue reading →

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At the movies: festival season 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by karinwarnaar

The NZ International Film Festival started releasing the 2018 programme this month, leading with Pietra Brettkelly’s Yellow is Forbidden. While NZ screening dates are yet to be confirmed,  Brettkelly’s documentary on Chinese designer Guo Pei has landed with a splash … Continue reading →

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Ataahua Mahi – Beautiful Work

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Angela Carter

Fashion fans can see Simone Montgomery’s millinery on Display for Dunedin Fashion ID week. See her work on display from 30 April – 6th May in two venues: Mayer Shoes in Wall St Mall Dunedin – with thanks, Glen and Poppy Fashion … Continue reading →

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