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Let’s Party!

Fashion for Kids Designed by Danielle Brustman

NGV International

Ground Level, Children’s Gallery

28 Nov 25 – 3 May 26, free entry

Step into a world of creativity, colour and celebration at the NGV’s 2025 children’s summer exhibition!

Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids Designed by Danielle Brustman is inspired by dancing, parties and the sparkle of decorations. Dressing up is a fun and powerful way for kids to express themselves, and in this creative setting, young visitors can explore party-perfect outfits and join in exciting, party-themed activities.

Featuring spectacular garments from the NGV’s Fashion and Textiles Collection, the exhibition is brought to life by Danielle Brustman, one of Australia’s leading contemporary designers. From dazzling evening dresses to bold, imaginative outfits and playful accessories, the displays showcase the creativity of top designers from Australia and around the world.

This summer, everyday is a party at the NGV!

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TOMO KOIZUMI, Tokyo (fashion house)<br /> Tomo KOIZUMI (designer)<br/> <em>Look 27, top and skirt</em> 2019 {autumn-winter 2019–20} (detail)<br /> polyester (organza), metal (fastenings)<br /> (a) 12.0 cm (centre back) 43.0 cm (waist, flat) (top) (b) 182.0 cm (centre back) 33.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased with funds donated by Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family, Tania and Sam Brougham, Tommy Hilfiger Australia, PVH Brands, Rob Gould, SIRAP Art Collective and donors to the 2020 NGV Annual Appeal, 2020<br /> 2020.761.a-b<br /> © Courtesy of the designer <!--144845--><br/><a class="col-link block" href="/explore/collection/work/144845"><strong>Collection page <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i></strong></a> James LYNCH<br /> Des KIRWAN<br /> UNKNOWN<br /> UNKNOWN (Australian Army)<br/> <em>Punk outfit</em> (c. 1983-1984) <!-- (front view) --><br /> leather, cotton, metal, rubber, plastic, paint, fur, found badges, wool, blood<br /> (a) 64.0 cm (centre back) 58.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket) (b) 36.5 cm (waist flat) (trouser) (c-d) 28.0 x 11.0 x 30.0 cm (each) (boots) (e-g) 29.2 x 9.5 x 2.0 cm (overall) (wristlet) (h) 10.7 x 12.0 x 15.7 cm (anklet) (i) 23.0 x 14.0 x 0.3 cm (dog chain) (j) 10.0 x 14.0 x 0.3 cm (leather thong) (k) 3.2 x 2.2 x 2.3 cm (skull ring) (l) 3.0 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm (Indian ring) (m) 64.0 cm (centre back) (t-shirt)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, 1984<br /> CT163.a-n-1984<br /> <!--72471--><br/><a class="col-link block" href="/explore/collection/work/72471"><strong>Collection page <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i></strong></a> J'ATON COUTURE, Melbourne (fashion house)<br /> Jacob LUPPINO (designer)<br /> Anthony PITTORINO (designer)<br/> <em>Gown</em> 2023 <!-- (installation) --><br /> synthetic fabric (from recycled plastic bottles), glass (beads), metal<br /> (a) 150.0 cm (centre back) 61.0 cm (waist, flat) (gown) (b) 4.0 x 70.0 cm (belt)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2023<br /> 2023.749.a-b<br /> <!--149819--><br/><a class="col-link block" href="/explore/collection/work/149819"><strong>Collection page <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i></strong></a> ISSEY MIYAKE, Tokyo (fashion house)<br /> Issey MIYAKE (designer)<br/> <em>Evening dress</em> 2003 <!-- (back 3/4) --><br /> cotton, polyester (jersey)<br /> 167.0 cm (centre back) 34.3 cm (waist, flat)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased with funds donated by Mrs Krystyna Campbell-Pretty in memory of Mr Harold Campbell-Pretty, 2015<br /> 2015.636<br /> © Miyake Design Studio <!--117234--><br/><a class="col-link block" href="/explore/collection/work/117234"><strong>Collection page <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i></strong></a> THEA CADABRA, London (shoemaker)<br /> Thea CADABRA (designer)<br/> <em>Dragon, shoes</em> 1979 <!-- (pair) --><br /> leather (calfskin), rubber<br /> (a-b) 21.5 x 9.0 x 23.5 cm (each)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, 1982<br /> CT102.a-b-1982<br /> <!--49382--><br/><a class="col-link block" href="/explore/collection/work/49382"><strong>Collection page <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i></strong></a> ADIDAS, Herzogenaurach, Germany (manufacturer)<br /> Jeremy SCOTT (designer)<br/> <em>JS Bear</em> 2012 <!-- () --><br /> synthetic materials (plush laces), rubber<br /> <br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, 2012<br /> 2012.329.a-b<br /> <!--104622--><br/><a class="col-link block" href="/explore/collection/work/104622"><strong>Collection page <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i></strong></a> JEAN CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC, Paris (fashion house)<br /> Jean Charles de CASTELBAJAC (designer)<br/> <em>Teddy bear jacket</em> 1988-1989 {autumn-winter 1988–89} <!-- (front) --><br /> modacrylic, polyester, acrylic<br /> 68.0 cm (centre back) 48.0 cm (sleeve length)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased with funds donated by Krystyna Campbell Pretty AM and Family, 2021<br /> 2021.284<br /> <!--146319--><br/><a class="col-link block" href="/explore/collection/work/146319"><strong>Collection page <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i></strong></a>
Danielle Brustman

Danielle Brustman is a Melbourne-based interior designer with over a decade of experience across residential, retail and early education interiors, as well as bespoke cabinetry, furniture, lighting, installations and exhibitions. Known for her sophisticated use of colour and geometric references, Brustman draws on both historical and contemporary influences to create striking spaces.

Represented by Sophie Gannon Gallery and Useful Object Gallery, Brustman’s design pieces and installations have featured in major exhibitions at the NGV, including the Rigg Design Prize (2018), NGV Triennial (2020) and Melbourne Now (2023).

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