Exhibition: Shaping Elegance – Robert Fritzlaff Couturier
1960s Elegance on show at Como Historic House and Garden
12th March – 14th June 2009
Unknown photographer. Model in doorway
of Fritzlaff’s salon, Toorak, Robert Fritzlaff, designer,
Melbourne ca.1965
Robert’s work. So beautiful, so current- you’d have me wearing this in a heartbeat.
With so much fashion on offer during the Loreal fashion calendar, how do you pick and choose the best events? For me it is no contest. I choose the events which are both a feast for the eyes and the mind. One such rare event to add to your schedule is Shaping Elegance, an exhibition celebrating 25 years of the work of Robert Fritzlaff – a Melbourne
couturier. With guest curatorial advice by Toni Maticevski, you can be assured of a well honed collection celebrating vintage fashion in a contemporary light.
“Although little known today, Robert Fritzlaff appeared on the 60s fashion scene as
an important force in local design. Hailed as ‘a brilliant young designer’ Robert
was making his own fashion in a milieu of ready to wear and European copies.
Fritzlaff trained in 1950s Paris. Sharing classes with Yves Saint Laurent, and
attending salon shows at Dior, Robert’s early work drew inspiration from
European couturiers, but, he soon developed his own designs drawn from these
traditions and adapted them into his own practice.” – Shaping Elegance press release.
If you are not familiar with his work, you can thank the National Trust for bringing such a gem to your attention. Not only will you be treated to the garments themselves, but also a close look into the creative process, as Robert shares his archive of fashion illustrations. This is a rare opportunity to indulge your love of vintage fashion, couture and celebrate the work outstanding local master.
Unknown photographer. Robert Fritzlaff in his
salon, Toorak, Melbourne 1963
***Reminder: This weekend I’ll be walking for Circa Nocturna – The Alternative Fashion Show. So you won’t see me again until Monday, but there will be lots to show and tell next week!***
Oh my that looks fantastic!
And SKM this new site looks amazing can’t wait till I have time to explore and check out all the tutorials in one place
I’m a long-time lurker, but I had to come out of hiding to tell you how wonderful the new site looks! The header is adorable, and the icons and navigation menu are visually appealing and easy to use. Great job!
WOO…I thought I’d been redirected to another blog…what a effing FAB relaunch…LOVES IT!!!!! Clearly I haven’t read your post but whatever you’ve written I agree
Imelda: A little sneaky yes? I’ve been working on this for such a long time, but the next chapter is finally here!
Love the new site SKM: it’s great to see you going from strength to strength! All the best for tomorrow by the way – wish I could be there but I have wedding duty.
Nicole:Thank you! Yes, we missed you but a great night was had. Updates to come this week.
LOVE the new site!!! Especially the cartoon SKM!
Wow It is absolutly GORGEOUS!!!! I’m already a fan. I’m so excited about, you are really full of surprises, to support you i’m gonna tell you congratulations, félicitations! (in french) Auguri (in italian)! Ekié (in cameroonese)!
What a great site; as stylish as you are!
Oh Man, I just added your site link weeks ago and now have to do over, lol. Love it though, nice change!
Has it occurred to anyone how much Robert Fritzlaff looks like Jamie Durie???
Maz: OMG! You are so right. They both have the same 1000 watt smile.
Hey – This looks great!
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Done. The new site is very clean and organised but I do miss the pretties on blogger. Congratulations on outgrowing your old shell, hope the new one brings you joy.
These photos remind me of some modelling my Mum did around this time. I wonder should I scan them over to you?
xx
Oh yes please Hammie. I’d love to see those. It is a pity to lose the blogger follow me tool, but I am thinking of installing Blog Loving instead. Any thoughts on that one or do you prefer the usual subscription reader?
Good luck at the show! I can’t wait to hear how it went!
Love the new site by the way, it looks fantastic!
Hello! What a site, I love it, love it, love it. It looks so fresh and stylish, wow!! Waiting for your next post
Love, Salla
Hey SKM I’ve linked you in my latest post because I’ve posted some facinators by Olivia Rouge (she’s a burlesque dancer and dress maker from Finland with her own online store all sorts of beautiful things!) xox
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