This form-fitting blue sequin dress worn be Julie (Jessica Mauboy) in The Sapphires (2012) is front and centre in the true story of an Indigenous singing group who entertained troops during the Vietnam War.
Curator Notes
Find out more about the stunning blue sequin dress from The Sapphires with these resources from the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA).
Unpacking a blue dress from The Sapphires (video)
Additional images from the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
One of the most iconic scenes to feature the blue dress in The Sapphires via YouTube
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Collection
Not in ACMI's collection
Previously on display
10 February 2022
ACMI: Gallery 1
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
LN180828
Curatorial section
The Story of the Moving Image → Moving Australia → MA-05. Heroes and anti-heroes → MA-05-C02
Object Types
3D Object
Costume/costume element
Materials
sequin material, metal zip