Star-studded trip down memory lane

MOST hope to forget their questionable past outfit choices, but celebrities across the world have shared their fond fashion memories with Bendigo artist and writer, Garry Taylor.

In his first published book, Mr Taylor took a look back on the iconic outfits and sentimental pieces from famous names in TV, music, sport and even cooking scenes.

“They might be remembering clothes from the 60s or 70s or 80s,” Mr Taylor said.

In his self-described coffee table book, Mr Taylor combined his drawing and writing talents to share the intimate memories of high-profile stars like Kate Ceberano and Cathy Freeman.

“I thought I could put those two skills together,” he said. “I’m an artist and I’m interested in all things that are concerned with the visual world.”

The project took over 12 years to complete, and the final copy combines Mr Taylor’s original illustrations with personally addressed letters and photos from 80 home grown and international celebrities.

“Some of the stories are humorous but others are serious, and some are sad,” he said.

One noteworthy contribution came from British designer Bruce Oldfield who shared his experience dancing the night away with the late Princess Diana, while she was dressed in a gown of his own creation.

Mr Taylor gave particular focus to memories from people famous in the decades during his upbringing and said there was a lot to reminisce about from those times.

“I thought the further back they can go with their memory the more interesting it’d be,” he said.

Clothed In Memory is available now at Dymocks in Bendigo.