Shirt made by Taleb. Tunic made for David Jones but maker unknown.

Worn by Christina 'Chrissy' Amphlett, lead singer of the rock band Divinyls, in performances early in 1994. One of several school uniforms worn by Amphlett during her career with Divinyls. She always chose uniforms from the state school system, and chose fabrics that were drip dry, so that on tour she could wash the uniform in her motel room and hang it up to dry so it would be ready to wear for the next show.
Purchased by Christina Amphlett at David Jones. Lent to the Powerhouse Museum in January 1994 for the Real Wild Child exhibition.

Performance costume, tunic and shirt, worn by Christina Amphlett, cotton / polyester / wool, Taleb / David Jones, Australia, 1994

Girl's school uniform consisting of shirt and tunic with belt.
(-1) Untailored size 14 shirt made of white cotton with round collar, long button cuffed sleeves, bust darts and breast pocket. Centre front fastening with clear plastic buttons. Machine sewn, with maker's label in inside centre back.
(-2) Sleeveless tunic made of wool polyester in navy blue, with square neck and box pleats, and loops at the waist for a belt. Machine sewn and unlined. Maker's label, inside centre back.
(-3) Tunic belt made of wool polyester in navy blue, with blue plastic buckle. No holes for fastening, belt is threaded through and held by a fabric loop. Machine sewn and unlined.

Made: David Jones Limited; Australia; 1994

Used: Amphlett, Christina;

Owned: David Jones Limited;

Manufacturer's label on inside centre back of shirt and tunic.
Shirt: embroidered white fabric, text in black, superimposed over image of red apple, "Miss Future/ by Taleb/ SIZE 14/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA"
Tunic: embroidered white fabric, text in black within oval border, "DAVID JONES", printed label attached beneath, text in black, "12", printed label attached underneath, text in black, "POLYESTER/WOOL/ WASHING INSTRUCTIONS", washing instructions printed on reverse of label.

98/193/1

1994

910 mm

640 mm