Movie Palace Empress

Australian Wearable Art Festival

The nostalgia of a full auditorium, buzzing with anticipation for the curtain to rise and reveal the latest Hollywood release, has faded in this Netflix age of staying at home. Drawing inspiration from the opulent movie theatres and the glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age, and a desire to create a theatrical experience for all, comes the Empress of the Movie Palace.

Lazer cut mirror acrylic head dress & comedy mask arm bands

Digital printed movie reel with LED lights

Usher costume to accompany the empress down the runway

Design Sketch of teh Movie palace Empress

Cape inspired by the Movie theatre curtains

Front and back View

Glory of Gold

World of wearable Art

From time immemorial Gold has been valued This garment celebrates the worth that mankind has placed on gold, through the craftsmanship of detail, and the extravagance of scale.

Artisan sun ray pleats

Closeup - hand embellished yoyos

Full Ensemble

Closeup - ruffled sleeve

Closeup - Skirt of fabric mache

World of Wearable Art performance

Handbagged by Moira Buffini

Williamstown Little theatre

Mags & Liz

Margaret, Mags, Liz & Elizabeth

Liz

Ron & Nancy

Margaret & Mags

Design Sketch

Urinetown the Musical

Altona City theatre

The People revolt

Bobby & Hope

Little Sally

Caldwell  B  Cadwell & Office staff

Bobby , Penelope Pennywise & ensemble

Design sketch - Penelope Pennywise

Design Sketch - Hope Cadwell

Bobbly Strong & Officer Lockstock 

Design Sketch - Bobby Strong

Industrial fashion shows

Part of Industry and Art Festivals - Hobsons Bay Council, Melbourne

Tradie meets 60's Mondrian

Mobil Modern

Mobil Refinery, Altona

Mobil Modern

Design Sketch - Mobil Modern

Williamstown Dockyard

Newport Power stations - Old and New

Design sketch - Old Power station

Williamstown Dockyard

Fashion Design

Alexandra Zvi photoshoots working with Melbourne Creatives.

Gwendoline
Ensemble
inspired by the Importance of Being Earnest

Virgin  Fashion Festival
Showcasing Fifth Avenue Collection

 Red carpet gown
Hand embellished bodice of lace applique and pearls

Gothic Romance
Inspired by Edwardian and Gothic Lolita fashion

Up-cycled Gown
Made from Rosa the dressmaker's clothes

Jewel Collection
Inspired by  period underpinnings  worn as outer garments


About 

Costume professional with 30+ years’ experience across screen and live performance. Hands-on, practical, and highly adaptable—equally confident in design, assisting, and wardrobe roles. Strong on-set awareness with a calm, solutions-focused approach. Experienced design educator, skilled in mentoring emerging and young creatives.

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