Overview
Old girl David Jones turns 175 this year, which means it's time to dig through the archives and get sentimental. The Elizabeth Street store will play gallery to David Jones: The Exhibition from May 25 through June.
An undeniable Australiana icon, and a childhood fixture for many of us, the grand dame of Australian department stores promises a flashback to the glory days of home deliveries, hat boxes and Max Dupain. Sure, he might be better remembered for his penchant for swimmers, but before the war Dupain was knocking around DJs as an illustrator and fashion photographer. Renaissance woman Florence Broadhurst will also feature in the 175 artefacts on display (yep, one for every year), along with Queen Elizabeth II's 1954 visit and Christian Dior's 1947 Fashion Show.
Attendees will also get a taste of yesteryear's opulence with a modern eatery paying homage to the Grand Restaurant that once operated in the Elizabeth Street store.
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When
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - Sunday, June 23, 2013
Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, June 23, 2013
Where
David Jones, Elizabeth St Store86-108 Castlereagh Street
Sydney