Elvie Hill facts for kids

Elvie Hill (born in 1917, died on July 31, 2018) was a very talented Australian fashion designer. She created beautiful clothes that many people loved.

Elvie Hill's Fashion Journey

Elvie Hill started her own fashion brand in the 1940s in Melbourne, Australia. Her brand was named after herself, which is called an "eponymous label." She became famous for making elegant and feminine clothes. Her designs made women feel stylish and confident.

Dressing Famous Australians

Elvie designed clothes for some of Australia's most well-known women. These included Lady Sonia McMahon and Dame Pattie Menzies. They were important public figures. Elvie Hill also had her own special shops, called boutiques, in Melbourne. One of her boutiques on the "Paris-end" of Collins Street stayed open for a very long time, until 1991!

Influences and Legacy

Other Australian designers, like Norman Hartnell, inspired Elvie's work. She continued designing clothes for many years. Elvie retired from her fashion career in 1999 when she was 80 years old.

In 2016, a photographer named Tom McEvoy created a special show about her work. This show was part of the Melbourne Fashion Festival. He wanted to make sure Elvie Hill's important place in Australian fashion history was not forgotten. Elvie Hill celebrated her 100th birthday in January 2018 and passed away in July 2018.