Jun 14

1940s: A Decade of Change

Date & Time
14 June 2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Timezone
(UTC+10:00) Australia/Sydney

From rationing to a new freedom in how life was lived and what was worn. No matter what the circumstance fashion is everything. You can ration clothes but you cannot ration fashion.image-20250222132714-1

Event Type
Presentation
Event Location
Huon Park Retirement Community
381 Bobbin Head Rd
Turramurra NSW 2074
Contact Details
Ros Blair

Saturday 30th May 2026
Stepping Out, A Fashion Journey from the 1920s to the 1990s Eastwood
This presentation explores how fashion over the past century has mirrored profound social changes and evolving forms of self-expression — from the 1920s, when sleek, modern flapper styles celebrated newfound freedom, to the 1990s, when bold “power dressing” with big shoulders and fitted waists projected confidence and ambition. ...
Wednesday 24th Jun 2026
Baby its Cold Outside- A Century of Capes, Cloaks and Coats 1860 – 1970 Kirrawee
A Century of Capes, Cloaks and Coats 1860 – 1970. Coats, capes and cloaks have a rich history, worn by all social classes - from commoners to fashionable ladies, aristocrats and royalty. Join us as we explore how capes, cloaks and coats have evolved over one century from 1860 to 1970. ...