Since it's formation in 1936, the Brisbane Arts Theatre has amassed an extensive range of costumes and accessories. Along with reproduction and character costumes, the collection includes a comprehensive range of authentic clothing dating from the 1890s onwards.

Due to their historical value, a selection of these garments have been retired from use and retained as reference material for our company designers.

In order to share this important resource with researchers, students and vintage fashion enthusiasts, we successfully applied for a Brisbane City Council Local History Grant. The grant has allowed us to catalogue and photograph a selection of the garments (1890's - 1960's) and share them online.

We hope to expand this website in future to include fashion from the 1970's through to the present day, as well as male clothing.

In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the Brisbane Arts Theatre Vintage Fashion Collection website.