In this touching final episode of Kylie: Behind the Seams, O & Joe delve into Kylie’s extravagant Pink Showgirl costume from her 2006 Homecoming tour. Following Kylie’s treatment for breast cancer, her return to stage in this regal costume was one of her most profound to date. Not only does this costume symbolise a pivotal moment in Kylie’s career, the Pink Showgirl costume is also Joe’s all-time favourite.
Designed by John Galliano, this costume is ‘a whole lotta look’, consisting of a beaded corset and knickers, ostrich feather bustle, bolero, a headdress and more.
Kylie’s triumphant return to stage in 2006 for her Homecoming tour can be seen here.
The Pink Showgirl costume is preserved and cared for in the Australian Performing Arts Collection at Arts Centre Melbourne. You can view the costume in the online catalogue here.
O & Joe want to thank everyone for listening, watching and especially for reaching out and sharing your own Kylie Minogue memories and stories. They’d especially like to thank the one and only Kylie Minogue. Without her legacy and life-changing experiences, O & Joe and the Kylie Krew wouldn’t be the same.
And from all of us at Arts Centre Melbourne, we would also like to thank Kylie for her generosity over many years, to the Australian Performing Arts Collection. We are proud to be custodians of your precious pieces, so they can be preserved and celebrated for years to come.
Kylie: Behind the Seams was co-produced and edited by Story Electric with services provided by JOY Media, starring Owen Minogue and Joseph Berto.
This podcast was recorded at the JOY studios. For information on studio hire and other JOY services, visit joy.org.au/services
