Collette Dinnigan - Textiles and Design
Born in South Africa in 1966 and brought up in New Zealand, Dinnigan had experienced a range of cultures from early on in life. Dinnigan attended Wellington Polytechnic College until the age of 19 by which time she had graduated, majoring fashion design. Once graduated, Dinnigan moved to Sydney where she was given a job in the costume department of the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC).
It did not take long for Dinnigan to be recognized as a valuable employee, with her infinite attention to detailing and wide variety of skills and knowledge on historical lacing to both the design and fabrication of garments. At age twenty one Dinnigan launched her first label, “Palladium” consisting of outfits with a recognizable street style, which quickly became popular among department stores across Australia. After a short while the demands of her work became too much for, Dinnigan who decided to leave the ABC costume department to look for something more sought-after.
After a serious knee injury restricting Dinnigan to stay within her home and rest, she began making evening wear and lingerie for her friends and family. With beautifully hand sewn silks and fine soft laces, it was not long before these creations became the inspiration Dinnigan needed to re launch her career within the fashion industry.
By 1990 Dinnigan was a fully fledges designer and owner of her label, “Collette Dinnigan” and holder of a workforce slowly inching its way to what would quickly consist of 80 people. Her uniquely bohemian inspired garments were sought after by Barneys New York Neiman Marcus, Harvey Nichols, and Joyce in Hong Kong.
Not only is Dinnigan to date the only Australian based designer to personally own a boutique in London, but she is also the only Australian based designer to be invited to the Chambre Syndicate in Paris to display her range. Target markets
All women aging from 16 to 60.
Dinnigan’s garments are designed specifically to flatter the
It did not take long for Dinnigan to be recognized as a valuable employee, with her infinite attention to detailing and wide variety of skills and knowledge on historical lacing to both the design and fabrication of garments. At age twenty one Dinnigan launched her first label, “Palladium” consisting of outfits with a recognizable street style, which quickly became popular among department stores across Australia. After a short while the demands of her work became too much for, Dinnigan who decided to leave the ABC costume department to look for something more sought-after.
After a serious knee injury restricting Dinnigan to stay within her home and rest, she began making evening wear and lingerie for her friends and family. With beautifully hand sewn silks and fine soft laces, it was not long before these creations became the inspiration Dinnigan needed to re launch her career within the fashion industry.
By 1990 Dinnigan was a fully fledges designer and owner of her label, “Collette Dinnigan” and holder of a workforce slowly inching its way to what would quickly consist of 80 people. Her uniquely bohemian inspired garments were sought after by Barneys New York Neiman Marcus, Harvey Nichols, and Joyce in Hong Kong.
Not only is Dinnigan to date the only Australian based designer to personally own a boutique in London, but she is also the only Australian based designer to be invited to the Chambre Syndicate in Paris to display her range. Target markets
All women aging from 16 to 60.
Dinnigan’s garments are designed specifically to flatter the