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]

[edit] Early life

Collette Dinnigan was born in South Africa and her family 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]

[edit] 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. 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]

[edit] Personal life

Dinnigan has a daughter, Estella Sophia Dinnigan Wilkins (born 2 August 2004), with her former partner Richard Wilkins.^[5][6]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Collette Dinnigan Sunday Profile: ABC
• Fashion Central: Collette Dinnigan Vogue.com.au

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