Tag Archives: Friends of Te Papa

Fashion Matters: fashion, art and society with Dr Peter McNeil – lecture series

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Claire Regnault

Fashion Matters: fashion, art and society with Dr Peter McNeil The Friends of Te Papa are offering lovers of fashion history a wonderful treat this year. They have enticed Dr Peter McNeil to deliver a series of six lectures in Wellington … Continue reading →

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Valerie Steele lecture: ‘Museum quality: The rise of the fashion exhibition’

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Claire Regnault

This December Dr Valerie Steele, the director The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, is visiting Wellington.  Valerie will be in the capital to present a keynote address at The End of Fashion conference which is taking place at … Continue reading →

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Upcoming events at Te Papa

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Claire Regnault

Te Papa has a great line up of costume and textile based events over the next three months, including a public lecture by leading fashion historian, Dr Valerie Steele. Dressing for Splendour, Sunday 2 October 2pm Enjoy an illustrated talk about the … Continue reading →

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Illustrated talk: Introducing Miss Universe

Posted on September 11, 2013 by ctnzhb

Lorraine Downes is the subject of Our Miss Universe, a new showcase at Te Papa which features her iconic Miss Universe gown, crown, sash and trophy, all of which she recently gifted to Te Papa. On Tuesday 24 September from 6pm–7.30pm, New Zealand’s … Continue reading →

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