Joan Talbot

Joan Talbot (born 1927) is a New Zealand fashion designer. Her work is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.[1]

Joan Talbot
Born1927 (age 94–95)
Sydney
Awards1964 Golden Shears Awards

Biography

Talbot was born in Sydney, Australia in 1927, and later moved to New Zealand.[2]

Before becoming a fashion designer, Talbot was a model with clothing manufacturer, Classic.[3] In 1960 she purchased the fashion retailer Tarantella on Vulcan Lane in Auckand, and owned it for 14 years before it closed in 1970. In 1962, Tarantella won a Silver Shears award for leisurewear at the Golden Shears Awards (organised by the Auckland Professional Mannequins Association).

In 1964, Talbot created a wool evening gown and cape with plissé pleats that won the Golden Shears. This gown was later worn by Jan Furness (née Barkley) in the Miss New Zealand contest. It is now held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.[1]

Talbot was the president of the Vulcan Lane Association, which helped pedestrianise Vulcan Lane in 1968.

References
  1. "Joan Talbot". collections.tepapa.govt.nz. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Retrieved 3 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "New Zealand Fashion Museum". www.nzfashionmuseum.org.nz. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  3. Taonga, New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu. "Firmer footing, 1950s and 1960s". teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 30 April 2021.


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