On Thursday night, Hamilton Island’s award winning luxury resort qualia saw stars like Asher Keddie & Vincent Fantauzzo, Catriona Rowntree, Gracie Otto, Terry Bivianon, Jordan & Zac Stenmark, and more gather for the runway debut of Collette Dinnigan’s Resort 2014 collection.
The Oatley Family together with Collette Dinnigan invited 250 VIP guests to Hamilton Island Raceweeks 30th Anniversary celebrations where Collette Dinnigan presented her biggest ever show in Australia. The presentation showcased ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’, a collection inspired by the Tenesse Williams play of the same name, on a white Palm Springs set designed by Tony Asness who has lent his expert eye to the sets of all of Baz Luhrmann’s films including The Great Gatsby.
From Martini prints, to bikinis with crystal details, and gowns in sunset shades, it’s safe to say this collection was the very epitome of island chic.
Of the collection debut designer Collette Dinnigan said, “It felt wonderful to return to Audi Hamilton Island Race Week and especially for the 30th Anniversary of Race Week. Showing my Resort Collection here is a dream location, with an incredible set design, beautiful models, and amazing guests here showing their support makes me feel so proud and honoured. The show was a huge success, I am very happy.”
Click through the Collette Dinnigan Resort 2014 runway gallery below and be careful it doesn’t leave you holding your breath in anticipation of long hot summer – we’ve still got a little while to go.