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Prue Acton, Fashion Designer (1943- )
Image: Coat - Black Wool Mini
Source: Museum Victoria
Prue Acton was born in Benalla, Victoria, in 1943. She completed a Diploma of Art (majoring in Textiles) in 1962 and in the following year started her own company (in Flinders Lane) with a loan from her parents. She was the first Australian designer to break into the American market, after a successful visit to New York in 1967. Prue received a number of awards during her career, including five Australian Wool Board Awards, three David Jones Awards for Fashion Excellence and four Fashion Industry of Australia Lyrebird Awards, as well as receiving an OBE in 1982. After closing her business in the late 1980s, she now works as a full-time painter.
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Dress - Prue Acton, Mini, Black Wool Crepe, 1967
This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1967. It was worn by Prue Acton, and was featured in photographs and newspaper articles. It was also worn ...
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Halter Top & Pants - Prue Acton, Gold Lame, `Rose Story', 1981
This halter top and pants set was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1981. Made from a Spanish fabric, and designed for export to the USA. It was part of the ...
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Ensemble - Prue Acton, Australian National Costume, Miss Universe Competition, 1984
Four piece ensemble, consisting of a hand decorated coat, two piece body stocking and a lap-lap. It was designed by Prue Acton and her team for 1984 Miss Universe Australian entrant Do ...
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Armlet - Prue Acton, Brass, 1980s
This bangle was manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1980s. It was worn by the donor. According to ex General & Marketing Manager of Prue Acton Pty Ltd all ranges were ac ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Mini, Black Wool, 1967
This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1967. It and another version with different lace collar featured in photos of the donor in newspaper clip ...
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Dress - Prue Acton, Evening Mini, Black Rayon, circa 1965
According to donor, this is a very early evening dress produced in Melbourne for Prue Acton P/L by dress maker Eileen Lorraine.
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Armlet - Prue Acton, Brass & Bamboo, 1980s
This bangle was manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1980s. It was worn by the donor. According to ex General & Marketing Manager of Prue Acton Pty Ltd all ranges were ac ...
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Bangle - Prue Acton, Enamelled Flowers, 1970s
This bangle was manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in the 1970s. It was worn by the donor. According to ex General & Marketing Manager of Prue Acton Pty Ltd all ranges were ac ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 1 -
Dress - Prue Acton, Evening Mini, Purple, circa 1965
This mini dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1965.
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Ensemble - Prue Acton, Mini Dress & Coat, Cream Wool, circa 1968
This ensemble was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1968. The original retail prices were $42 for the Dress and $78 for the coat. The dress was also sold wi ...
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