Founder: Carla Zampatti, founder and designer
Year established: 1965
Known for: Classically feminine, ladylike collections—Zampatti could be considered Australia s answer to Oscar de la Renta. Signatures include opulent florals, overblown bell silhouettes, and evening fabrications.
Worn by: Australian fashion royalty, literally and otherwise; Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (who was born and raised in Australia); Miranda Kerr; Nicole Trunfio; and Shanina Shaik
Spring/Summer 2015 inspirations: In celebration of Zampatti s 50 years in Australian fashion, the collection drew clear inspiration from the designer s archive, presented in Zampatti s traditional black and white. Also, there was an undertone of 80s-inspired glamour and excess.
