Collette Dinnigan is an internationally acclaimed Australian Fashion designer. In 1995 Collette became the first Australian based designer to mount a full-scale ready to wear parade in Paris and she remains the only one to have been invited to do so by the Chambre Syndicale du prêt-a-porter des courturiers et des createurs de mode. She has been honoured with a number of awards by her peers including Australian Designer of the Year in 1996, the Louis Vuitton Business Award in 1997, Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World Award in Paris 2002 and presented with the CLEO and Maybelline Hall of Fame Award for outstanding achievement to name just a few.
Collette has been the face of the American Express “My life. My card.” campaign and is the only Australian to feature in both an American Express television commercial and print campaign. In 2007, Collette was honoured alongside Olivia Newton John, at the G’DAY New York Penfolds American Australian Association and was voted ‘Best Australian Designer’ by the readers of Harper’s Bazaar.
In 2008 Collette was honoured by the National Retailers Association receiving the prestigious Award for Fashion Excellence. This award honours exceptional individuals whose outstanding achievements and ongoing commitment have made a significant contribution to the Australian Fashion Industry.
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