Jenny Bannister b. 1954

  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Jenny Bannister b. 1954 was a Melbourne fashion designer active in the 1970s and 1980s. Inspired by the punk movement, Bannister designed clothes of an avant garde nature. Bannister has a number of of items held at the Powerhouse Museum.
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Name
Jenny Bannister
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Birth date
1954
Training
  • Diploma of Fashion Design, c.1974- Emily McPherson College, R.M.I.T, Melbourne, VIC

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References [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum (c.1980), 'Womens outfit by Jenny Bannister and Kati Mindszenti', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, (Women's outfit consisting of pants/ top/ sleeves/ mini dress, leather with metal studs).>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum (c.1979), ''Chocolate box' evening dress by Jenny Bannister for Chai', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum (c.1980), ''Je Suis Mod' Dress by Jenny Bannister', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum (c.1979), ''Chocolate box' evening dress by Jenny Bannister for Chai', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum (c.1979), ''Chocolate box' evening dress by Jenny Bannister for Chai', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>] [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum (c.1980), 'Womens outfit by Jenny Bannister and Kati Mindszenti', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, (Women's outfit consisting of pants/ top/ sleeves/ mini dress, leather with metal studs).>]
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References [<ExternalResource: (c.1980), 'Wome's outfit, donated by Kati Mindszenti', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, (Women's outfit consisting of pants/ top/ sleeves/ mini dress, leather with metal studs).>, <ExternalResource: (c.1979), 'Chocolate Box', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, (Chocolate Box - dress).>, <ExternalResource: (c.1980), 'Je Suis Mod', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, (Je Suis Mod - dress).>, <ExternalResource: (c.1994), 'Evening dress designed by Jenny Bannister', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, (Evening dress, silk/ polyester).>, <ExternalResource: (c.1982), 'Three Piece Leather Ensemble, designed by Jenny Bannister', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, (Three piece leather ensemble, designed by Jenny Bannister).>, <ExternalResource: (c.1979), 'Unisex T-Shirt,by Jenny Bannister', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, (Unisex T-Shirt, made from cotton, paper, plastic and rubberised cotton).>, <ExternalResource: (c.1989), 'Coquette Chair', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, (Coquette Chair made form aluminium, leather, hair piece).>, <ExternalResource: (c.1986), 'Antipodean Wear', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, ('Antipodean Wear'; coat & hat, designed by Jenny Bannister).>]