Year 12 Lumen Christi Textiles and Design students travelled to Melbourne to attend a unique exhibition celebrating 70 years of splendour by iconic fashion designer ‘Christian Dior’ on display at the National Gallery of Victoria.

The exhibition was the perfect opportunity for HSC design students see firsthand the spectacular work of a globally revered designer. They spoke with tailors and the ‘workers’ behind the iconic fashion label, who work on a single garment for more than three months before a collection is released.

Students then visited other high-end designer stores and scouted through vintage and retro fashion shops looking for iconic fashion pieces. They toured Melbourne’s distinctive street art, and attended a Cirque Soleil – Torak performance at the Rod Lava Arena. Students gained an understanding and appreciation of the importance of character design and development when working on a production from a textiles/costume angles. Immersion experiences are an intense and invaluable learning experience for students preparing to make important decisions about their future.