Remembering Georges: stories from Melbourne’s most elegant store.

Do you remember Georges?
The most elegant store in Melbourne!
If you loved fashion it was the only place to go in Melbourne. Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Chloe and all the best designers were there. At one stage the Vogue offices were next door to the store and I spent days there as an editor pulling all the best clothes, bags and shoes for the magazine.
It was a joy then last week when my mother and I spent time lingering over through this lovely book and recalling the days when it was the chicest place in town. (My late Aunt was the marketing director there and so we also have an emotional attachment as well!).
‘When Georges closed its doors on 5 October 1995, it had been trading for 115 years. Yet this famous department store, situated in the ‘Paris End’ of Collins Street, still lingers in the minds of many today. Remembering Georges documents the memories of staff and clients before this living connection fades. The unique ‘voice’ of each interviewee shines through, because the memories are in their own words.
This richly illustrated book displays some of the fabulous images associated with Georges, reflecting the style and elegance of the store itself. Georges devotees, as well as those interested in fashion, design, and Melbourne’s retail and social history, will revel in the stories held within. ‘ I, like many other people, remember Georges very fondly. I wanted to document the memories of staff and clients, and display some of the fabulous images associated with the store, before this living connection is lost. Michael Shmith, son of the photographer Athol and model ‘Bambi’ Shmith, talks of his devotion to the store almost being ruined by the sight of a price-tag on a handkerchief displayed in the windows.
The ‘voice’ of each interviewee comes through, because the memories are in their own words.’ Love it !  Read more here !

Remembering Georges: stories from Melbourne’s most elegant store.
$71 Published: 1st November 2014 from Melbourne Books and booktopia