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Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids: A Free Interactive Exhibition at NGV International
This summer, Melbourne kids can dress to impress at Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids: Designed by Danielle Brustman, a free and interactive exhibition opening 28 November 2025 at NGV International. Designed especially for young visitors, the exhibition transforms the NGV’s Children’s Gallery into a vibrant fashion playground, filled with dancing, dress-ups, creative workshops, and dazzling designs.
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A Fashion Playground for Kids
At the heart of the exhibition is an illuminated disco dance floor, where children can show off their best moves beneath glittering disco balls. A playful jukebox encourages kids to dance freely, while bold fashion displays from Australian and international designers create a colourful and inspiring backdrop.
The exhibition features more than 35 garments and accessories from the NGV Collection, including works by Issey Miyake, Romance Was Born, Imane Ayissi, Lisa Waup x Verner, Nixi Killick, and haute couture designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent. From voluminous gowns and experimental textures to punk-inspired outfits and surrealist millinery, the collection blurs the line between high fashion and joyful imagination.
Interactive Dress-Up Zone and Photobooth
Kids can step into the interactive dress-up zone, featuring costumes made by Melbourne designer Brynna Lowen. Shapes include hearts, stars, and lightning bolts, allowing children to immerse themselves in playful self-expression.
After dressing up, families can visit the photobooth, complete with custom lighting and mirrors, to snap a keepsake photo, strike a runway pose, or simply have fun showing off their party-ready looks.
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Creative Workshops and Party Activities
The exhibition also features hands-on art activities, including a dedicated station for personalising party hats with sparkly stickers. These hats can be worn in the gallery and taken home, extending the festive and creative experience.
Expertly Designed by Danielle Brustman
Award-winning Australian designer Danielle Brustman has created a theatrical, immersive environment using glittering disco lighting, custom-designed wall treatments, carpets, and bold colour palettes. A key inspiration is Tomo Koizumi’s Look 27, a multicoloured ruffled organza ensemble from New York Fashion Week 2019, which reflects the joyful aesthetic throughout the exhibition.
Part of NGV Kids Summer Festival and NGV Kids on Tour
Let’s Party! will also inspire the NGV Kids Summer Festival from 10–16 January 2026, offering workshops, story time sessions, live performances, and creative activities for children and families.
Additionally, NGV Kids on Tour will bring Let’s Party! themed workshops to over 160 community venues across Victoria in January 2026, making the experience accessible to kids and teens across the state.
Exhibition Details
Event: Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids: Designed by Danielle Brustman
Dates: 28 November 2025 – 3 May 2026
Location: NGV International, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Admission: Free
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FAQs
Q: Is Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids free?
A: Yes, admission to the exhibition is completely free.
Q: What age is the exhibition suitable for?
A: The exhibition is designed for children of all ages, though hands-on activities are best suited for kids aged 3–10.
Q: Are there interactive activities?
A: Yes! Kids can dance on the disco floor, try on costumes, personalise party hats, and enjoy a photobooth.
Q: Can families take photos inside the exhibition?
A: Yes, families are encouraged to capture photos throughout the gallery, including the photobooth area.
Q: Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes, NGV International is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Q: How can I find out about the NGV Kids Summer Festival?
A: Visit the NGV website to see workshops, performances, and events running from 10–16 January 2026.
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