Collette Dinnigan is looking for a business partner to assist her plans for a national retail roll out.
In her 20th year of operation, the womenswear designer said she is ready to lock in the right investor or brand house for the move. She said her new diffusion line, Collette by Collette Dinnigan, has enabled this potential, as greater quantity of each design can be manufactured.
"I want to open Collette stores across Australia and develop the product, because it is such a great concept," she said. "That is what I would like to do, find a partner now and take the business to the next level, where I am the creative director."
Dinnigan said in this model, she would take care of design across her premium line, bridal line, diffusion line, lingerie and children's range. The retail partner would focus on retail operations.
To learn more about Dinnigan's future plans and highlights from her 20 years in the fashion industry, pick up a copy of the December 3 edition of Ragtrader.
Melinda Oliver