Where does Collette Dinnigan make her clothes from?
With the exception of the beading and embroidery, which was outsourced to India, almost all her clothes were cut and made in-house in Sydney. Each year she designed three main collections: three collette by Collette Dinnigan collections, two bridal collections and three lingerie collections.
What kind of glasses does Collette Dinnigan wear?
She kept her diffusion label collette by Collette Dinnigan, hosiery and children’s wear ranges, and continues to design prescription glasses for Specsavers. The shift also frees her up to explore other creative and business opportunities such as interior design and graphic design.
What was the theme of Collette Dinnigan Unlaced?
Curating the exhibition has given Dinnigan’s designs new layers of understanding, even for the designer herself. Motifs are drawn out, themes found – beaded necklines, balletic colours or trompe l’oeil translucency – and put into the context of Dinnigan’s entire body of work.
How much money does Collette Dinnigan make a year?
She hosted bi-annual shows in Paris while her clothes were stocked in 150 stores globally and in her own boutiques. While the Australian fashion industry suffered in the wake of the global financial crisis, Dinnigan says this decision wasn’t financially-led. The business was reportedly projected to turn over $14 million in 2014.
With the exception of the beading and embroidery, which was outsourced to India, almost all her clothes were cut and made in-house in Sydney. Each year she designed three main collections: three collette by Collette Dinnigan collections, two bridal collections and three lingerie collections.
She kept her diffusion label collette by Collette Dinnigan, hosiery and children’s wear ranges, and continues to design prescription glasses for Specsavers. The shift also frees her up to explore other creative and business opportunities such as interior design and graphic design.
Curating the exhibition has given Dinnigan’s designs new layers of understanding, even for the designer herself. Motifs are drawn out, themes found – beaded necklines, balletic colours or trompe l’oeil translucency – and put into the context of Dinnigan’s entire body of work.
When did Collette Dinnigan get the Order of Australia?
Collette Dinnigan is one of the country’s most successful and celebrated fashion and interior designers. In 2017 Collette was awarded an Order of Australia, and was also the Special Guest Editor for Vogue Living’s ‘Italian’ issue.
