Join us for an exclusive fashion talk where we delve into the design and craftsmanship of a remarkable hand-made bridesmaid dress. This adorable dress was made for Isabel Schmidt to wear at her sister Sylvia’s wedding to Alexander Robson in 1968, and is testament to the timeless elegance of 1960s fashion.

Pou Ārahi/Director, Dr Bronwyn Labrum will present the dress with an informal public talk. Bronwyn is a mid-century design enthusiast and has written widely about New Zealand’s cultural and social history. She is the author of the book Real Modern: Everyday New Zealand in the 1950s and 1960s.

Explore the ingenuity and craftsmanship of home sewers in Whanganui and take a glimpse into the fashion trends and social customs of the 1960s!

No need to book. Admission is free. Koha for the Museum is always appreciated.