Touch history for yourself at the Fashion History Trunk Show — an intimate experience where heritage and haute style converge.
Led by the curator, this exclusive session reveals rarely seen party wear from the National Trust’s Fashion & Dress Collection. Normally kept in storage, these garments are brought out for a rare ‘white-glove’ encounter, allowing guests to examine their construction, wear and care up close.
Explore why these pieces were kept, what memories they hold, and how signs of wear become part of their story. Enjoy light refreshments on arrival, time to wander through the Party Hard – After the Party exhibition, followed by an hour-long guided exploration of garments that shaped lives and celebrations.
Session times
- Friday, 13 February, 5.30pm – 7.00pm
- Saturday, 14 March, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Party Hard – After the Party runs from 5 February to 28 March, open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11.00am – 5.00pm.
Party Hard – After the Party is presented as part of the Midsumma Festival and supported by the National Trust of Victoria Foundation.
