Discover Kialla’s fashion history and MOVE

Kialla has a distinctive cultural point of interest in the Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE). MOVE is home to the Loel Thomson Costume Collection. Its focus is Australian fashion across a long span of time; the museum also includes other collections related to vehicles and communications technology. This combination gives your choice of destination a specific focus: you can assess Kialla according to whether collections of fashion, costume and technology fit your travel plans. When looking for a holiday rental in Kialla, this cultural focus can be a compelling reason to choose the destination.

Fashion history across the ages

The Loel Thomson Costume Collection comprises more than 10,000 objects collected by Loel Thomson OAM over 40 years. They tell stories of Australians from Federation to the present day. The collection also showcases 200 years of Australian fashion and includes clothing, jewellery, accessories and other items. The information presents two timeframes side by side: the span of fashion covers more than 200 years, while the stories told begin at Federation and continue to the present day. This means the focus is not only on individual items of clothing, but also on the stories the collection connects with them. For anyone interested in costume and fashion, this combination of scale, a long period of collecting and a broad historical span is a defining feature.

Other collection themes at MOVE

The other MOVE collections explore different themes. These include the Kenworth Dealer Truck Pavilion, CLASSIC Bus & Coach, the Farren Bicycle Collection, The Furphy Museum, and Clayton Gramophones, Telephones and Radio. The names alone indicate the different areas of focus: trucks, buses and bicycles sit alongside gramophones, telephones and radio; The Furphy Museum is another named collection. This places fashion and costume history in a setting that also covers vehicles and communications. As you plan your visit, you can distinguish between these interests rather than viewing MOVE as a collection devoted to just one subject area. For a group with different interests, this gives you a concrete basis for discussion: which of these themes should shape the trip most?[ [H_0010]]

A research library for students

The Loel Thomson Costume Collection also has a research library with books and magazines on fashion and costume. Students can use it by appointment. If you’re focusing specifically on these subjects, the library offers access to literature as well as the collection objects. If you’re a student planning to use the library, arrange your appointment in advance.

When planning your holiday, you can assess Kialla in light of this specific cultural interest: would you like to focus on Australian fashion and costume history, or are you more drawn to the collections on vehicles and communications technology? This question can help you weigh the cultural side of the trip against your other plans. A holiday rental in Kialla can be part of this consideration if the cultural focus plays a role in your choice of destination.

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