Stone's Style – Jessica Simon, A Life in Fashion

A new fashion exhibition opening at the Gold Museum Ballarat, will showcase the fashions of one of Ballarat’s most prominent figures during the mid-20th century, Jessica Simon (née Stone). Fashion director, clothing designer, retailer, philanthropist, world traveller and local style icon, Jessica Simon was a key figure in Ballarat’s fashion history. She played a managerial role in her family’s business, Stone’s Drapery Store (in operation 1860-1965), which was widely considered the place in Ballarat for fashion purchases, in particular wedding gowns. She co-hosted a fashion program on local television station BTV6, and designed many of the garments for sale in the store. A selection of some of the finest garments, dating back to the 1950s and ‘60s, along with other fashion-related items, will feature in Stone’s Style: Jessica Simon, A Life in Fashion, an exhibition that honours and celebrates this true style icon.
WHERE: Sovereign Hill, visitor entrance: Bradshaw Street, Ballarat.
WHEN: Until 1 March.
INFO: www.sovereignhill.com.au