This rabbit fur coat was owned and worn by Jean Lambert (born 1890) of Whanganui.

Huia Gibbs’ splendid, full-length coat steals the show in this ensemble.

This pretty and elegant silk faille dress is the earliest in the Whanganui Regional Museum collection.

This visually stunning piece of wearable art was made in 2008 by Hungarian born artist Daniella Sasvari.

This plain yet elegant riding habit reminds us of the practical side of fashion.

This complete highland dancing outfit is based on the regalia of a Highland laird (chief).

Mary Maxwell was 34 when she married James Scott Crabb at her family home of Parkhead, in Westmere, Whanganui.

Like nineteenth century wedding dresses, a ‘first day’ garment was always made of colourful fabric.

Kula Studios was a dress shop and art studio in Dublin Street, Whanganui.