Exposed! After Dark

Viewing of Exposed!-the story of swimwear exhibition - 5.00pm-9.00pm

Fashion Parade/showcase – 6.00pm-6.30pm featuring swimwear designs by QUT Creative Industries Faculty students.

Discussion Forum – 6.45pm-7.45pm

Panel discussion based on the theme of historical and contemporary swimwear design in the context of environment, local swimming and beach culture and international fashion trends.

Panellists: iconic Queensland swimwear designer and manufacturer, Paula Stafford, Heidi Bartholomew, Girls Creative Director, Billabong, Christine Schmidt, Creative Industries Faculty, QUT, Michael Marendy, Senior Curator, Queensland Museum.

Movie sirens, aquatic stars, models, bathing beauties, athletes, sporting icons, swimmers and designers all played their part in the evolution of the modern swimsuit. Blurring the boundaries between underwear and outerwear, the swimsuit continues to make shock waves. Exposed! places Australian swimwear is placed in a global context, showing how Australian swimmers and swimwear designers responded to their environment, to the strong local swimming and beach culture, and to international fashion trends.

From the 1900s swimwear evolved from hidden, almost medicinal outfits for bathing and soaking to more functional, fashionable garments – and an essential item of leisurewear. Australian designs reflected changes in taste, customs and international trends. Slip on your fanciest two-piece or best pair of budgie smugglers and join us After Dark to see the museum’s exciting new exhibition Exposed! the story of swimwear.

Explore our new exhibition, see the work of some of Brisbane’s up-and-coming student designers in a swimwear parade, grab a drink at the bar, enjoy some music or join Tangled Yarns and learn to crochet a bikini – all in one night! Join in a forum on how the swimsuit continues to make shock waves with iconic swimwear designer Paula Stafford, Queensland Museum Senior Curator Michael Marendy, Dr Christine Schmidt, QUT Creative Industries Faculty, and Heidi Bartholomew, Girls Creative Director, Billabong.

Dive in, the water’s fine.

Date/Time
18 Jun 2010

Tickets (inc. fees)
FREE EVENT

Duration
Forum - 1 hour
Exhibition - 4 hours in total.
(subject to change without notice)

Presented by
Queensland Museum