Skins 'n' Sharps were specific to a time and place in Australia's social history. The 70s in Melbourne gave birth to such a stylized youth image so unique, that in my opinion, will never happen again.
City Sharps: Mad, Mad, Mad
2010 Exhibition
Sam Biondo presents:
Skins 'n' Sharps Exhibition 2010
Relive Melbourne's 70s Sharpie Culture with a spectacular new exhibition of vintage fashion, artefacts, photos, art, music and footage on display.
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