Nicole Jenkins
@frillseeker.bsky.social
Fashion historian.
Award-winning author of 'Love Vintage' and 'Style is Eternal'. Collector. Educator. Valuer. Museum professional. MA Cultural Heritage. Working on the PhD.
https://circavintageclothing.com.au
Award-winning author of 'Love Vintage' and 'Style is Eternal'. Collector. Educator. Valuer. Museum professional. MA Cultural Heritage. Working on the PhD.
https://circavintageclothing.com.au
The wonder that is Carcassonne. I do love a medieval walled city.
November 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The wonder that is Carcassonne. I do love a medieval walled city.
Some nice stained glass from the Strasbourg Cathedral. An incredible building, and I’m not easily impressed by churchy stuff.
Lit a candle for my mum, who never travelled to Europe but would have loved it too.
Lit a candle for my mum, who never travelled to Europe but would have loved it too.
November 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Some nice stained glass from the Strasbourg Cathedral. An incredible building, and I’m not easily impressed by churchy stuff.
Lit a candle for my mum, who never travelled to Europe but would have loved it too.
Lit a candle for my mum, who never travelled to Europe but would have loved it too.
A movie you’ve seen more than 7 times with a gif
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A movie you’ve seen more than 7 times with a gif
A visit to see the Paul Poiret exhibition at MAD Paris.
October 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A visit to see the Paul Poiret exhibition at MAD Paris.
A visit to the Musee Galerie Dior.
October 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A visit to the Musee Galerie Dior.
Crepes at Lulu’s, av Kleber.
October 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Crepes at Lulu’s, av Kleber.
Selfie with local historic monument.
October 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Selfie with local historic monument.
A nice example of Australian built heritage with an important public function: the cast iron pissoir at Dawes Point. Just a pity, now that it's heritage-listed, that it's no longer available for its designed purpose! Maybe they could lease it to a coffee purveyor ?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Sydney's heritage-listed urinal tells story of Australia's public loos
Tucked away at Dawes Point, under Sydney Harbour Bridge, is one of the city's most unexpected heritage-listed sites: a cast-iron urinal.
www.abc.net.au
September 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
A nice example of Australian built heritage with an important public function: the cast iron pissoir at Dawes Point. Just a pity, now that it's heritage-listed, that it's no longer available for its designed purpose! Maybe they could lease it to a coffee purveyor ?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Fifty years ago today. Suffice to say that my life would have been very different had I not rocked up, aged 15 to see RHPS one midnight Sunday, at Perth's Kimberley cinema.
Later, I joined my local audience participation team as Janet (Dammit). Such good times. Thanks Seb, wherever you are x
Later, I joined my local audience participation team as Janet (Dammit). Such good times. Thanks Seb, wherever you are x
The Rocky Horror Picture Show opened on US screens 50 years ago today. Initially a major box office bomb, cult cinema outsiders and queer audiences quickly took up the film’s mantle and turned it into a unique and exciting way of engaging with the movies. Remember kids, don’t dream it—be it!!
September 27, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Fifty years ago today. Suffice to say that my life would have been very different had I not rocked up, aged 15 to see RHPS one midnight Sunday, at Perth's Kimberley cinema.
Later, I joined my local audience participation team as Janet (Dammit). Such good times. Thanks Seb, wherever you are x
Later, I joined my local audience participation team as Janet (Dammit). Such good times. Thanks Seb, wherever you are x
Some nice tailoring on display at the Martin Grant exhibition at the NGV. Love a nicely shaped coat or jacket: Mr Grant is very good at this. #fashionexhibition #australianfashion
September 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Some nice tailoring on display at the Martin Grant exhibition at the NGV. Love a nicely shaped coat or jacket: Mr Grant is very good at this. #fashionexhibition #australianfashion
Popped into the NGV to see the Kimono exhibition. Loved these styles by Poiret, Callots Soeurs, Liberty and McQueen plus an embroidered kimono I would wear the heck out of.
September 16, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Popped into the NGV to see the Kimono exhibition. Loved these styles by Poiret, Callots Soeurs, Liberty and McQueen plus an embroidered kimono I would wear the heck out of.
The Sam Merrifield library in Moonee Ponds has invited me to speak about the history of Flemington racewear. Tuesday Sept 23 at 7pm.
Do come, it's free and I might wear a fancy vintage hat.
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Do come, it's free and I might wear a fancy vintage hat.
circavintageclothing.com.au/2025/09/11/t...
[Talk] A History of Flemington Racewear
Hi all, It’s my pleasure to present a talk on Flemington Racewear history at one of my local libraries – in beautiful downtown Moonee Ponds, conveniently placed between two racetracks. …
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September 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The Sam Merrifield library in Moonee Ponds has invited me to speak about the history of Flemington racewear. Tuesday Sept 23 at 7pm.
Do come, it's free and I might wear a fancy vintage hat.
circavintageclothing.com.au/2025/09/11/t...
Do come, it's free and I might wear a fancy vintage hat.
circavintageclothing.com.au/2025/09/11/t...
Just finished @karinslaughter.com 'We Are All Guilty Here' and trust me, if you like crime fic, you'll love this one.
Karin's created a rich, detailed world: a family dynasty, a small town full of possibilities. At it's heart lies a big family secret. Top marks to audio narrator Kathleen Early.
Karin's created a rich, detailed world: a family dynasty, a small town full of possibilities. At it's heart lies a big family secret. Top marks to audio narrator Kathleen Early.
September 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Just finished @karinslaughter.com 'We Are All Guilty Here' and trust me, if you like crime fic, you'll love this one.
Karin's created a rich, detailed world: a family dynasty, a small town full of possibilities. At it's heart lies a big family secret. Top marks to audio narrator Kathleen Early.
Karin's created a rich, detailed world: a family dynasty, a small town full of possibilities. At it's heart lies a big family secret. Top marks to audio narrator Kathleen Early.
My next free library talk is on Wednesday, September 17th at Nunawading Library. As the Spring Racing Carnival approaches, I'll be looking at the history of Melbourne racewear in all its glory.
Hope you can make it - bookings essential.
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Hope you can make it - bookings essential.
circavintageclothing.com.au/2025/09/05/t...
September 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
My next free library talk is on Wednesday, September 17th at Nunawading Library. As the Spring Racing Carnival approaches, I'll be looking at the history of Melbourne racewear in all its glory.
Hope you can make it - bookings essential.
circavintageclothing.com.au/2025/09/05/t...
Hope you can make it - bookings essential.
circavintageclothing.com.au/2025/09/05/t...
Vale Georgio Armani, a man whose name is a byword for style and quality.
The most extraordinary suit I've ever had was a late '60s Cerruti 1881, three piece in green wool and printed velvet. It was beautifully made and stunning enough for a rockstar's wedding.
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...
The most extraordinary suit I've ever had was a late '60s Cerruti 1881, three piece in green wool and printed velvet. It was beautifully made and stunning enough for a rockstar's wedding.
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...
Giorgio Armani, celebrated Italian fashion designer, dies at 91
His company pays tribute to its ‘tireless driving force’ who pioneered soft power dressing and built a global empire
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Vale Georgio Armani, a man whose name is a byword for style and quality.
The most extraordinary suit I've ever had was a late '60s Cerruti 1881, three piece in green wool and printed velvet. It was beautifully made and stunning enough for a rockstar's wedding.
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...
The most extraordinary suit I've ever had was a late '60s Cerruti 1881, three piece in green wool and printed velvet. It was beautifully made and stunning enough for a rockstar's wedding.
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...
Seen in a shop window in Moonee Ponds.
The notice is strange and intiguing, poetic, even. Who is Clementine? What happens if you don’t go to bed? What happens if you do?
All becomes clear when reading more notices, but the romance has gone.
The notice is strange and intiguing, poetic, even. Who is Clementine? What happens if you don’t go to bed? What happens if you do?
All becomes clear when reading more notices, but the romance has gone.
September 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Seen in a shop window in Moonee Ponds.
The notice is strange and intiguing, poetic, even. Who is Clementine? What happens if you don’t go to bed? What happens if you do?
All becomes clear when reading more notices, but the romance has gone.
The notice is strange and intiguing, poetic, even. Who is Clementine? What happens if you don’t go to bed? What happens if you do?
All becomes clear when reading more notices, but the romance has gone.
Sneak Peek day at Arden station, North Melbourne. Brand new train station! Everyone has turned out for it, despite the rain. Good work @ptv-official.bsky.social can’t wait for it to be open.
August 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Sneak Peek day at Arden station, North Melbourne. Brand new train station! Everyone has turned out for it, despite the rain. Good work @ptv-official.bsky.social can’t wait for it to be open.
A lovely story about how old clothes create connections and safety.
I desperately wanted my grandma’s spotty ‘60s dress but it was lost to time. Her Festival of Britain street sketched portrait now hangs on my wall.
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...
I desperately wanted my grandma’s spotty ‘60s dress but it was lost to time. Her Festival of Britain street sketched portrait now hangs on my wall.
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...
My favourite childhood outfit: ‘The coat I inherited from Grandpa became my teenage refuge’
After my grandfather died, I claimed his heavy, silk-lined overcoat and wore it with Doc Martens. I sat on it in parks, slept under it on people’s sofas. Then, one day, it disappeared ...
www.theguardian.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A lovely story about how old clothes create connections and safety.
I desperately wanted my grandma’s spotty ‘60s dress but it was lost to time. Her Festival of Britain street sketched portrait now hangs on my wall.
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...
I desperately wanted my grandma’s spotty ‘60s dress but it was lost to time. Her Festival of Britain street sketched portrait now hangs on my wall.
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...
Second book launch this week - historians have been busy. @fgatt.bsky.social with her new book “Old North Melbourne” tonight at the Melbourne City Bowling Club. Can’t wait to read it.
August 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Second book launch this week - historians have been busy. @fgatt.bsky.social with her new book “Old North Melbourne” tonight at the Melbourne City Bowling Club. Can’t wait to read it.
Bookings are now open for my next talk - I'll be speaking about the history of Australian swimwear for the Brighton Historical Society, on Sunday September 7th. Details here.
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[Talk] A History of Australian Swimwear
Hi everyone, My next talk is about Australian swimwear for the wonderful Brighton Historical Society. From the website: From Annette Kellerman’s sleek one-piece, which scandalised society over a ce…
circavintageclothing.com.au
August 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Bookings are now open for my next talk - I'll be speaking about the history of Australian swimwear for the Brighton Historical Society, on Sunday September 7th. Details here.
circavintageclothing.com.au/2025/08/27/t...
circavintageclothing.com.au/2025/08/27/t...
A book launch and fashion history keynote at the NGV International tonight, by April Calahan of Dressed podcast. A woman who appreciates materiality as much as I do.
August 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A book launch and fashion history keynote at the NGV International tonight, by April Calahan of Dressed podcast. A woman who appreciates materiality as much as I do.
Discovered that Kingston library published a video review of my two books 'Love Vintage' and 'Style is Eternal' a few years ago. Late to the party.
Thanks Kingston library! Your summary is succinct, accurate and very pleasing. Time to write a new book, I think.
youtu.be/oE43WcGHqdw?...
Thanks Kingston library! Your summary is succinct, accurate and very pleasing. Time to write a new book, I think.
youtu.be/oE43WcGHqdw?...
Book Chat: Vintage Clothes
YouTube video by Kingston Libraries
youtu.be
August 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Discovered that Kingston library published a video review of my two books 'Love Vintage' and 'Style is Eternal' a few years ago. Late to the party.
Thanks Kingston library! Your summary is succinct, accurate and very pleasing. Time to write a new book, I think.
youtu.be/oE43WcGHqdw?...
Thanks Kingston library! Your summary is succinct, accurate and very pleasing. Time to write a new book, I think.
youtu.be/oE43WcGHqdw?...
Vale Terence Stamp, one of the greats.
On Saturday, Terence had a cameo in my talk on '60s fashion at Mornington Library: he amiably played handsome date to Jean Shrimpton at her big Aussie moment at Flemington Races in 1965.
Travel safely Terence: you will be missed.
On Saturday, Terence had a cameo in my talk on '60s fashion at Mornington Library: he amiably played handsome date to Jean Shrimpton at her big Aussie moment at Flemington Races in 1965.
Travel safely Terence: you will be missed.
August 18, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Vale Terence Stamp, one of the greats.
On Saturday, Terence had a cameo in my talk on '60s fashion at Mornington Library: he amiably played handsome date to Jean Shrimpton at her big Aussie moment at Flemington Races in 1965.
Travel safely Terence: you will be missed.
On Saturday, Terence had a cameo in my talk on '60s fashion at Mornington Library: he amiably played handsome date to Jean Shrimpton at her big Aussie moment at Flemington Races in 1965.
Travel safely Terence: you will be missed.
QT this post with someone you wish was still alive.
August 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
QT this post with someone you wish was still alive.
A few (free!) tickets still available for my talk this Saturday at Mornington Peninsula Library: I'll be discussing the fabulous womens fashions of the 1960s, a dynamic time with rapid social and cultural change reflected in the styles worn.
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circavintageclothing.com.au/2025/08/13/t...
[Talk] 1960s fashion
Hi all, My next free library talk comes up later this week, and it’s one of my most popular topics: the glory that is womenswear of the 1960s. From the website: The 1960s were a time of great…
circavintageclothing.com.au
August 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A few (free!) tickets still available for my talk this Saturday at Mornington Peninsula Library: I'll be discussing the fabulous womens fashions of the 1960s, a dynamic time with rapid social and cultural change reflected in the styles worn.
circavintageclothing.com.au/2025/08/13/t...
circavintageclothing.com.au/2025/08/13/t...