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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, Dark Green Jersey, circa 1972
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1972. It was part of 'jersey' knit range produced by Prue Acton in the early 1970's. According to the donor ...
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Dress & Belt - Prue Acton, Navy Crepe, circa 1972
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1972. According to the donor it is an example of the range of midi dresses which followed the mini look.
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 1 -
Jumpsuit & Jacket - Prue Acton, Cream Daisy Pattern, 1969
This jumpsuit and jacket were designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1969 for Joseph Aschlapfer fabric. Space Age look used daisy logo motif (also on vinyl outfit 9 ...
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Dress & Sash - Prue Acton, Beige Georgette Rose, 1980
This dress and sash set was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1980. A similar garment was part of the costumes worn by American actress Barbara Parkins in t ...
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Skirt & Top - Prue Acton, Pink Jersey, circa 1972
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L circa 1972. It was part of 'jersey' knit range produced by Prue Acton in the early 1970's.
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 1 -
Dress - Prue Acton, Evening, Hand Painted Crepe, 1972
This dress was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1972. As it has no label in it, it may be a sample or a one-off garment.
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 1 -
Cardigan & Vest - Prue Acton, Dark Grey Knit, 1965
This cardigan and vest set was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1965. It was originally worn by donor. The two pieces could be worn separately or together. ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 2 -
Cardigan & Vest - Prue Acton, Dark Grey Knit, 1965
This cardigan and vest set was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1965. It was originally worn by donor. The two pieces could be worn separately or together. ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 2 -
Ensemble - Prue Acton, `Coastal Waters', Handpainted Silk, 1975
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1975, from fabric handpainted by Rae Ganim. It is a one-off garment, and was exhibited at the National Galler ...
From: Richmond, Australia Images: 4 -
Ensemble - Prue Acton, `Outback Deserts', Handpainted Cotton, 1975
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1975, from fabric handpainted by Rae Ganim. It is a one-off garment, and was exhibited at the National Galler ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 1
