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NGVWA PRESENTS

2025 ANNUAL LECTURE & SUMMER SOIRÉE

OPENING THE ATELIER: THE ART OF AUSTRALIAN FASHION

NGVWA

2025 NGVWA Annual Lecture & Summer Soirée

Tue 25 Feb 2025, 6–9pm
NGV International
180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
Enter via Garden Gate from Arts Centre Forecourt

Australian fashion is experiencing a renaissance. An increasing number of national designers are emphasising artisanship in an age dominated by mass production. From bespoke tailoring to handmade accessories, many brands are investing in their own ateliers, giving designers more control over the creative process. At this year’s NGVWA Annual Lecture, prominent Australian designers will discuss the process of designing exceptional pieces that merge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics.

Program
5.30pm – Doors open for arrivals
6.00pm – Presentation in the Clemenger BBDO Auditorium
7.00pm – Cocktails and canapés in the Garden Restaurant
Enter via Garden Gate

Tickets
$200 (no GST)
Book now

Enquiries
Phone: (03) 8662 1573 10am–5pm, Mon–Fri
Email: ngvenquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au
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Guest Speakers

Amanda RettigFounder; Creative Director, A-ESQUESonia CappellazzoFounder, Creative Director, CappellazzoKudrat MakkarFounder, Creative Director, MastaniDanielle WhitfieldNGV Curator, Fashion and Textiles

The NGVWA is a group of volunteers who fundraise through events to support the NGV Collection.