Tribute To Australian Icon And Designer Carla Zampatti

As the fashion world mourns the tragic loss of fashion designer Carla Zampatti, we pay tribute to her incredible work and achievements over her 50 plus years as a designer. Carla, 78, died on Saturday, two weeks after she tripped down the stairs as she was leaving the gala premiere of the opera La Traviata at Mrs…

ByRobyn Foyster14/04/20210Comments

News & Trends

Designer Bianca Spender: Advice My Mother Carla Zampatti Gave Me

As Carla Zampatti's daughter, Bianca Spender grew up immersed in the creativity of her mother's collections. 'I hope you have a lot of passion because you need it in fashion.' That was the first thing her mother, Carla Zampatti said to her about entering the industry. Join style editor Lizzie Renkert…

ByLizzie Renkert04/04/20210Comments

Careers Inspirational Women

Carla Zampatti’s Daughter Allegra Spender On Community Solar Power

At a time when community involvement and action is making headway in the case against global warming, Allegra Spender is leading the way as a catalyst for change for more renewable community energy. Working as the business side of the female-run family fashion house, and the mother of two young girls, Allegra is also the chair…

ByEmine Mehmet03/04/20210Comments

Arts & Culture News

Carla Zampatti Backs Young Aussie Designers With $25,000 Award

Fashion icon Carla Zampatti launched the annual award this week, saying she wanted to support further, international study by an outstanding graduate from Australia’s leading fashion degree, with the long-term goal of enhancing the Australian fashion industry. The gift is believed to be one of the largest annual awards for a graduating Australian fashion student.…

ByVictoria Webster20/04/20180Comments

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Exclusive: Carla Zampatti Talks About Fashion And Her New Collections

Ask designer Cala Zampatti how many pairs of sunglasses she has and she’s hard pushed to put a number on it. For her, a stylish pair of sunglasses and a well designed outfit go hand in hand. Speaking at the Sydney launch of her new winter 2018 collection and Specsavers Eyewear launch, the doyenne of…

ByVictoria Webster14/10/20170Comments

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Exclusive Carla Zampatti Interview: “Inspiration Behind My New Collection”

Legendary Australian designer Carla Zampatti never fails to wow us with her amazing outfits. Here, she gave The Carousel an exclusive interview about the inspiration behind her Spring Summer 2017 collection. We also provide a video of the glittering event filled by an A-List gathering of fashion and beauty media, Carla’s loyal legion of fans,…

ByThe Carousel20/04/20170Comments

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Exclusive Interview: Carla Zampatti Talks Her Latest Collection With Westpac

Want to work at Westpac? You will when you hear who has designed the bank's latest uniform. Australian fashion designer Carla Zampatti - a long-time Westpac customer - has collaborated with the bank on its stunning new corporate wardrobe. Westpac and Carla unveiled the 'The Westpac Collection' at The Calyx in Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden.…

ByRobyn Foyster27/10/20160Comments

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Carla Zampatti: An Icon Celebrates 50 Years Of Fashion At Sydney Opera House

Where else would an Australian fashion icon celebrate 50 years in the industry? At another Australian icon, of course! With one of the most enviable views in the world, the Northern Foyer of the Sydney Opera House was a fitting venue for Carla Zampatti to celebrate her 50th anniversary with a divine catwalk show showcasing her…

ByYvette Le Grew09/04/20150Comments

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Carla Zampatti: 50 Years Of ‘The Designer Life’

Carla Zampatti is undoubtedly Australia's most recognized and established fashion designer with a career spanning 50 years in the industry. This year, Carla celebrates her 50th anniversary as a fashion icon in this country. Here, we talk to her about the 'designer life'. 'Taking each day as it comes', Carla is stylish, eloquent and incredibly…

ByLizzie Renkert08/04/20150Comments

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Who Wore What: Front Row At Carla Zampatti

And we're off! The first show of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week ticked all the boxes we've come to expect from this well established event. Glamour, great fashion and gorgeous people. Carla Zampatti and Robyn Foyster Not even the torrential rain could keep guests at home on an awful Sunday night, but I'm sure it put a…

ByNedahl Stelio07/04/20140Comments