POWERHOUSE COLLECTION

Physical Description

Catalogue, Ninette, 'Ninette Melbourne', paper, Melbourne, [1971]. Catalogue advertising Ninette designers and creators, 'Ninette Creations Pty. Ltd. 126-132 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000'. Photographs of Mr Allen Brustman Managing Director, Mrs Sadie Brustman Designer for Ninette - Trendsetter, Glenys Yaffe Designer for Nutmeg, Mr David Yaffe Production and Adminstration, and Mr John Brustman Financial and Export'. 'Ninette Creations Pty. Ltd, manufacturers of women's dresses in Australia, has been operating for 20 years in the trade. From it's small beginning in 1951, the company has grown to one of the largest in Australia, and manufacturers under 3 separate labels. Ninette This range caters for the 20 to 45 age group, is sophisticated and covers all fields, from day-wear through to evening-wear. This represents approximately 65% of the company's annual turnover. Nutmeg This young, swinging range caters for the teenage trade, and produces the latest up-to-date fashion for the young. Nutmeg represents approximately 30% of the company's annual turnover. Trendsetter Catering for the more mature woman and designed specifically for the larger sizes, representing approximately 5% of the company's annual turnover.' Part of Bruno Benini photography archive.