In January 1950, Irredenta Itala Serini, originally from Fiume, migrated to Australia with her husband and two children.
Upon their ...
A treasure chest of memories: Designer Madame Serini, a woman who has left her mark
Photos from the collection of the CO.AS.IT. Italian Historical Society (IHS).
A 1953 shot of Nucci Serini, the designer’s daughter, wearing an evening dress designed by her mother. The dress was designed on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Melbourne in 1954
An image dated 20/02/1974 at the Sebel Town House in Sydney. Pictured is Irredenta Itala Serini (second from left), together with the ex Miss Italy Maria Teresa Pagliani (first from left) and two other models, all wearing Madame Serini garments
A photo taken in 1975 at the Adelaide airport. Madame Serini (third from left) stands out together with Sir Robert Helpmann and six models, all landed in South Australia for the inauguration of the Adelaide Arts Festival during which several Madame Serini garments were exhibited for a charity event
A 1953 shot of Nucci Serini, the designer’s daughter, wearing an evening dress designed by her mother. The dress was designed on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Melbourne in 1954
A model wears a white dress with a flared edge, created by Irredenta Itala Serini, in 1961
Two models wear Madame Serini garments in 1978
Madame Rockman, wife of Irvin Rockman, Mayor of Melbourne from 1977 to 1979, wears a Madame Serini dress in 1967. Photo taken in Victoria
