Melbourne Fashion Festival Cultural Program 2016
12 March 2016
Snapshots: Prue Acton explores the three distinct periods of Acton’s fashion life – the short-skirted sixties, Australiana eighties and her late focus on business attire. With strong emphasis on her distinctly Australian wear – prominent positioning is dedicated to her dark, seemingly office-like ‘Dressmaker’ ensemble, worn at the 1987 Melbourne Cup – audiences are encouraged to acknowledge the significant contribution Acton has made to the Australian fashion landscape. Hannah Kuhar reviews.
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