# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The McFarlane Dress Collection 'Fashion through the Ages' | Exhibition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Step back in time and discover the elegance, glamour and craftsmanship of fashion from a bygone era.

19–20 September | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Skipton Mechanics Hall
Free exhibition

Experience a stunning showcase of vintage ball gowns and formal wear from the McFarlane Dress Collection, featuring beautifully rescued, restored and repaired garments spanning multiple eras. This remarkable collection is privately owned and rarely displayed to the public.

Highlights include:

Spectacular vintage gowns from the 20th century
* Designs by renowned Australian fashion icons, including Carla Zampatti
* Fascinating stories and history behind the garments
* An exhibition of antique sewing machines showcasing the evolution of dressmaking and fashion
* Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, history lover, sewer, collector, or simply curious about the styles of the past, this unique exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view these extraordinary garments up close.

Special Sunday Event
On Sunday 20 September from 1pm, Enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea and Fashion Parade, featuring local models presenting selected gowns from the collection in a live runway-style showcase.

This is a free event, but please RSVP for the Sunday Afternoon Tea and Fashion Parade for catering purposes via email to skiptonfiresrequest@corangamite.vic.gov.au
 
Come and be inspired by the beauty, history and artistry of fashion through the ages.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/the-mcfarlane-dress-collection-fashion-through-the-ages-exhibition/200030484485444
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ballarat
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Skipton Community Hall
- **lat**: -37.687008851278
- **long**: 143.36455770221
- **full address**: Skipton Community Hall, 5 Anderson St, Skipton VIC 3361, Australia, Ballarat

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The McFarlane Dress Collection 'Fashion through the Ages' | Exhibition being held?
  - **A:** The McFarlane Dress Collection 'Fashion through the Ages' | Exhibition takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Skipton Community Hall, 5 Anderson St, Skipton VIC 3361, Australia, Ballarat.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The McFarlane Dress Collection 'Fashion through the Ages' | Exhibition?
  - **A:** The McFarlane Dress Collection 'Fashion through the Ages' | Exhibition is organized by Corangamite Shire Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The McFarlane Dress Collection 'Fashion through the Ages' | Exhibition is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ballarat, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The McFarlane Dress Collection 'Fashion through the Ages' | Exhibition sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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