Full house for the Gallery Walk with Charlotte

What a lovely afternoon - Charlotte Smith joined us again on Thursday January 17 for an enlightening walk through the Fashion Meets Fiction Exhibition at Burrinja.

With the tour completely booked out, guests were taken through a selection of Charlotte's favourite exhibition pieces and treated to the histories behind the fashion and how literature has inspired her to pair certain pieces with famous literature. The social history behind the garments as well as other fascinating tidbits were absolutely intriguing - who will be able to forget the story of American prison ladies sewing coal into the hems of their crinoline dresses to make them sway.

Charlotte was as charming as ever and it was an enjoyable afternoon had by all - we could have listened and talked about fashion all afternoon!!

For more information on the Gallery Walk - see the Gallery Walk Photo Album on Facebook Page.

Mini Market Day - Not to be Missed!!

Fashion Meets Fiction is getting all geared up for their Mini-Market Day this Saturday!

With a range of of stalls to browse, there is something for everybody - featuring delights from market queen Elly with Vintage Butterfly, gorgeous vintage inspired lingerie from Bonsai Kitten, vintage and retro crafts from Christina's Crafts and more!

Also, come watch the 1940s makeover with the stunning Candice DeVille and check out style consultant Sally MacKinnon's tips and tricks on dressing for your shape.




Workshop Times
1940s Makeover with Candice DeVille at 11:00am
Don't miss iconic blogger and vintage hair and makeup specialist Candice De Ville when she performs a stunning 1940s makover on our model.

Make the most of your Shape with Sally MacKinnon at 1:00pm
Join image sylist and fashion consultant Sally Mackinnon for tips and tricks on what to wear to make the most of your own gorgeous shape.


When: Saturday January 19, 2013
Where: Burrinja Cultural Centre, Cnr of Glenfern & Matson Drive, Upwey VIC 3158
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: Market admission and Workshops are **FREE**
Admission to the Fashion Meets Fiction Exhibition: $15/$12 concession, $8 students

Fashion Meets Fiction Events Program for 2013

Happy New Year everyone! We all hope you enjoyed a fun and safe Holiday Season.

Fashion Meets Fiction has re-opened and returned to normal operating hours at Burrinja Cultural Centre. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sundays, 10:30am to 4:00pm.

There is also a range of  exciting new Events on our Exhibition Program, so be sure to check them out.

Gallery Walk with Charlotte Smith
Thursday January 17 at 2:00pm
Take a walk on the vintage side when Charlotte Smith, owner of the Darnell Collection and curator of Fashion Meets Fiction Exhibition hosts this one-off gallery tour. Enjoy a delicious devonshire tea at the conclusion of the walk.

Cost: $20/$17 concession, $13 students

A Vintage Fair to Remember - Market Day
Saturday January 19 10:00am - 4:00pm
All day vintage Fashion Mini Market featuring vintage clothing, accessories, and everything in between! We will also be hosting two fabulous workshops:

Workshop 1
1940s Makeover with Candice DeVille at 11:00am
Don't miss iconic blogger and vintage hair and makeup specialist Candice De Ville when she performs a stunning 1940s makover on our model.

Workshop 2
Make the most of your Shape with Sally MacKinnon at 1:00pm
Join image sylist and fashion consultant Sally Mackinnon for tips and tricks on what to wear to make the most of your own gorgeous shape.

Cost: Market admission and Workshops are **FREE**
Admission to the Fashion Meets Fiction Exhibition: $15/$12 concession, $8 students

Brunch with Kerry Greenwood
Sunday February 10 at 10:30am
Kerry Greenwood has created the iconic heroine in Phryne Fisher. Phryne has captured even more fans since her appearance in the recent ABC series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. Kerry is a fascinating lady, solicitor by day, author in her spare time. Always popular as a speaker, please join us to meet this much loved writer. 

Cost: $35 (includes viewing of the Fashion Meets Fiction Exhibition).

Fashion Meets Fiction Competition

Image courtesy of Coloring My World

Who hasn’t been captured by the wardrobe of their favourite book characters and wanted to put on their shoes?

Now is your chance – tell us at Fashion Meets Fiction and you can be in the running to win tickets to the Exhibition and a $100 Dymocks Voucher.

Question: If you could raid any book character’s wardrobe, whose wardrobe would you dive into and what would you wear?


**submit answers with a max of 100 words.

Winners will be notified via email and their answers published on our blog and Facebook page.

Please send submissions to darnell.burrinja@gmail.com .  
Entries close – Friday 18th January

Christmas Hours

Christmas Hours

Burrinja will be closed from Monday 24th December and will reopen on Saturday 29th December.

New Years Eve
 
Burrinja will be closed on Monday 31st December and Tuesday 1st January, and will reopen on Wednesday 2nd January 2013.


Have a wonderful and safe everyone and see you at the Gallery

The Art of Fashion

The incredible attention to detail is just one of the many things exciting the visitors of  Fashion meets Fiction since it’s opening in November. From the stunning vintage brooches, delicate scarves and gloves, to the sensuous silk flowers, Charlotte Smith has worked her magic to ensure everything ties in beautifully to create the story behind each garment.

Hot off the Press - Fashion Meets Fiction in the Media

Well, behind the scenes here at Fashion Meets Fiction - we've been kicking up our vintage heels in celebration of the press releases and articles featured in several newspapers. How exciting! Thank you to Knox Weekly and Brigitte Grant for sending us these!

Sunday Telegraph - 18th November, 2012. Courtesy of Brigitte Grant, photographer for the Darnell Collection. 

Charlotte Smith on the front cover of the Knox Weekly. Courtesy of Tara McGrath & photographer Ted Kloszynski. Read the full article.