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Collette Dinnigan (born 24 September 1965)[1] is an Australian based fashion designer. Born in South Africa, Dinnigan moved to New Zealand, then Australia, where she obtained work with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. She opened her own range in 1992, and was the first Australian to launch a ready-to-wear collection, in Paris in 1995.[2][3]
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Early life
Collette Dinnigan was born in South Africa on 24 September 1965 and her family (including two elder sisters) moved to New Zealand when she was young. She graduated from a fashion design course at Wellington Polytechnic and moved to Sydney, Australia, where she worked for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's costume department.[3]
Career and fashion range
In 1992, Dinnigan opened her first store in Australia, and exported her fashions to Barneys New York, Harvey Nichols in London, and Hong Kong.[3] In 1995, Dinnigan was the first Australian to launch a ready-to-wear collection in Paris; she was also the first to be asked to be in the 'ready-to-wear parade' in Paris. Her range is now stocked in her stores in Sydney, Melbourne and London, and in David Jones department stores. Similar to Stella McCartney and Zac Posen, Dinnigan released a discount line for Target; a lingerie range titled "Wild Hearts" in April 2008.[4]
Personal life
Dinnigan has a daughter, Estella Sophia Dinnigan Wilkins (born 2 August 2004), with her former partner Richard Wilkins.[5][6]
See also
- List of Marks & Spencer brands
References
- ^ Hornery, Andrew (2005-12-31). "Birthday bash a perfect fit". The Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/news/opinion/birthday-bash-a-perfect-fit/2005/12/30/1135915693324.html. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ^ "Dinnigan flies Aussie flag in Paris". The Age. 2002-10-04. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/10/03/1033538721283.html. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
- ^ a b c "Transcript: Collette Dinnigan". Talking Heads. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2003-03-03. http://www.abc.net.au/tv/talkingheads/txt/s2178583.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ^ Tilley, Elizabeth (2008-04-01). "Collette Dinnigan lingerie set for Target". Entertainment: Fashion & Beauty (News.com.au). http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,23464857-5007192,00.html. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ^ Boland, Yasmin (2004-10-15). "Essentially Collette". The Age. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/10/14/1097607359987.html?from=storylhs. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ^ Attard, Monica (2005-04-24). "Sunday Profile – Colette Dinnigan". ABC Local Radio. http://www.abc.net.au/sundayprofile/stories/s1350407.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
External links
- Collette Dinnigan – designer profile at Fashion Model Directory
- Collette Dinnigan Sunday Profile: ABC
- Fashion Central: Collette Dinnigan Vogue.com.au
Categories:- 1965 births
- Living people
- Australian fashion designers
- Australian people of South African descent
- Australian people stubs
- Fashion biography stubs
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