Inglewood businesses are linking with Bendigo's Australian exclusive exhibition including displays in shops and an April "focus month" on the iconic British fashion designer Dame Mary Quant.

The exhibition starts over the weekend.

Inglewood Emporium owner Denise Gartside said the Quant-themed displays would complement the town.

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"It is really exciting for Inglewood to be under the Bendigo Regional Tourism banner," she said.

"Our town is very authentic, so the 1960s Mary Quant theme throughout our stores will add to a wonderful vintage vibe.

"Most of the windows of the shops in town will be very attractive with the colours and clothes of the era.

"The Empire State Hotel will also be joining in with either a Mary Quant-themed cocktail or dessert. I'll also be doing a 1960's display on the hotel's wall."

The Inglewood Emporium will also be highlighting the Mary Quant exhibition, with Mrs Gartside planning two window displays.

"One will be a Mary Quant theme with original clothes from that era. I have sourced 1960's clothes for the display.

"The second window will feature pop culture from 1960's UK when Mary Quant was big - including my Dad's stereogram."

Mrs Gartside, who has been involved in sourcing and selling clothes for over 30 years, particularly vintage clothes, said she has seen a growing interest in clothes from the 1960s.

"Our vintage and gift stores all have something different to offer many age groups - including the young avid vintage collectors of Australian-made vintage designs," she said.

For more information about the Loddon Valley call the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 5494 3489 or email loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.au

For more information about the Mary Quant exhibition visit www.bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-gallery/exhibitions/mary-quant-fashion-revolutionary

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