Renowned Australian womenswear designer brand Carla Zampatti is set to make a triumphant return to Australian Fashion Week in May, marking a significant comeback after a four-year hiatus. IMG, the producer of Australian Fashion Week, announced in a statement that the brand will unveil its resort 2025 collection at Carriageworks on May 13 at 6 pm, serving as the opening act for the five-day fashion extravaganza.
This comeback show holds particular significance as it will be the debut appearance for Carla Zampatti’s new creative director, Karlie Ungar, and the first since the passing of the brand’s founder, Carla Zampatti, in 2021.
Alex Schuman, Chief Executive of Carla Zampatti, expressed enthusiasm about the return, stating, “Australian Fashion Week is an event like no other. 2024 marks the return of Carla Zampatti to Australian Fashion Week after a 4-year absence, and we’re all very excited to bring the brand to the biggest stage in Australian fashion: the Carla Zampatti runway at Australian Fashion Week in Sydney. It’s a milestone for the brand as we launch internationally.”
Natalie Xenita, Vice President-Managing Director of IMG Fashion Events Asia-Pacific, shared the excitement, stating, “We are thrilled to announce the return of Carla Zampatti to Australian Fashion Week. Carla herself loved the magic of a runway show, and we are proud to support Alex, Karlie, and the entire Carla Zampatti team for their Australian Fashion Week return in 2024 to showcase this iconic Australian brand to the international fashion industry and a new generation of fashion fans.”
Australian Fashion Week is scheduled to take place from May 13 to 17 in Sydney, promising a grand stage for Carla Zampatti’s much-anticipated return to the fashion spotlight.
