Her name might not ring a bell to you, and yet Carla Zampatti was a renowned fashion designer in Australia. The stylist died last Saturday March 27, as reported by the tabloid The Mirror. Carla Zampatti fell down the stairs while attending the La Traviata opera launch party in Sydney Harbor, Australia. She was 78 years old.
After her terrible fall, Carla Zampatti was immediately rushed to hospital, says The Guardian. Despite all rescue efforts, the stylist did not survive and died at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. The sad news of the designer’s death was confirmed on her official Instagram, this Saturday, April 3. Born in Italy, Carla Zampatti moved to Australia with her family in 1950, then created her fashion brand 15 years later. She married twice and had three children, Alex Schuman, Allegra Spende and Bianca Spender, who is also a designer. She was the grandmother of 9 grandchildren.
Dannii Minogue’s tribute to Carla Zampatti
Many internet users have paid tribute to the fashion designer. Among all, Dannii Minogue made a point of writing a text in honor of the fashion icon: “I am so sad to hear this news”, wrote the Australian singer and actress. And continued: “I was so lucky to have met Carla. I have always been impressed by her style and the class she brought to Australian fashion. We have lost a fashion legend. . Condolences to his family and close friends. ” Tina Arena also spoke, and wrote: “I am devastated … what a woman’s epitome!”
Carla Zampatti © Instagram
