Original costume worn by Naomi Watts as Julia Cook in the film Ned Kelly (2003).

Laura Tweedle Ramsbotham (played by Susannah Fowle) in Bruce Beresford's film adaptation of The Getting of Wisdom(1978), by Henry Handel Richardson.

A floral dress worn by Laura Tweedle Ramsbotham (played by Susannah Fowle) in Bruce Beresford's film adaptation of The Getting of Wisdom (1978), by Henry Handel Richardson.

A replica of the helmet worn by Ned Kelly and made for the 2003 film Ned Kelly starring Heath Ledger as Australia's most infamous bushranger.

Three different views of a replica of Ned Kelly's helmet and body armour that was made for Heath Ledger playing the title role in the 2003 film Ned Kelly.

In an exclusive interview with the NFSA, actor Hugo Weaving talks about the challenges of wearing the iconic thong dress from The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) and wh

Jennifer Coombes looks at costume sketches and continuity polaroids of Heath Ledger’s portrayal of Ned Kelly, as featured in the exhibition Heath Ledger: A Life in Pictures at the NFSA.

'The Thong Dress' was one of the most memorable costumes from The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Original costume from My Brilliant Career, worn by Judy Davis as Sybylla in the boating scene with Sam Neill. The rip in the hem occurred while shooting the film.

NFSA staff unpack a blue dress, as worn in The Sapphires (Wayne Blair, Australia, 2012).