👘 Celebrating the opening of Kimono, explore the enduring influence of Japanese kimono and style on global fashion and art, as we consider the kimono’s vibrant lineage from Edo-period craftsmanship to contemporary avant-garde design.
Through a series of spotlight talks by NGV curators and specialists in Japanese fashion and cultural history, learn about exquisite garments, rare artworks, and masterful textile techniques as we journey through Japanese history and style.
👘 EXHIBITION FEES APPLY
👘 ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Kimono designs and Japanese style have inspired global art, design and fashion since Japan re-opened to the world in the mid nineteenth century. Kimono, on display from 4 June – 5 October 2025, displays historically significant and visually dynamic examples of costume and fashion from Japanese history, and establish a creative lineage to the most experimental and innovative fashion designers of today.
👘 SPEAKERS
• Wayne Crothers, Senior Curator, Asian Art, NGV
11am
• Josephine Rout, Senior Curator, National Wool Museum
11.40am
• Charlotte Botica, Curatorial Project Officer, Fashion and Textiles, 12.05pm
• Dr Jenny Hall, Teaching Associate, The University of Melbourne
12.30pm
👘 PLAN YOUR VISIT.
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/program/japanese-fashion-the-art-of-the-kimono-drop-in-conversations/?utm_medium=advertising&utm_source=facebook+event&utm_campaign=kimono&utm_content=standard&utm_term=awareness
You may also like the following events from National Gallery of Victoria:
- This Sunday, 1st June, 10:00 am, Bark Salon in Melbourne
- Next Wednesday, 4th June, 10:00 am, Kimono in Melbourne
- Next Friday, 6th June, 10:00 am, 2025 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces®: French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in Melbourne
Also check out other
Arts events in Melbourne,
Exhibitions in Melbourne,
Fashion Shows in Melbourne.
