Fashion And Car Design Meet - Hyundai Drives Charlie Brown's Spring Summer 2011 Collection

SYDNEY – May 13, 2011: Hyundai Motor Company Australia has joined forces with Australian fashion designer Charlie Brown, one of Australia’s leading fashion labels, to provide transport to the showing of the Charlie Brown Spring Summer 2011 collection.

The partnership sees the Hyundai i45, awarded a 2010 Australian International Design award, selected as VIP transport for the Australian fashion media to and from the Charlie Brown showings.

i45 represents the second iteration of Hyundai’s ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design philosophy, embodying quality and substance from every angle, ensuring the company’s fundamental values of quality, safety and reliability are delivered.

“We are delighted to work with Hyundai,” said designer Charlie Brown. “The i45 is a vehicle which represents quality and innovative design which is what the Charlie Brown label also encapsulates.”

One of Australia’s most iconic fashion designers, Charlie Brown is best known for featuring famous international celebrities at her fashion shows including; Linda Evangelista, Helena Christiansen, Sophie Dahl, Jerry Hall, Jodie Kidd, Jade Jagger and Nicky Hilton.

Charlie Brown’s seasonal collection campaigns have also showcased the famous faces of Lara Feltham, Cathy Freeman, Lady Sonia McMahon and more recently former Miss Universe Australia, Laura Dundovic.

“Hyundai’s design is now at the forefront of the automotive industry, offering style and functionality” said Charlie Brown ambassador and Miss Universe Australia 2008, Laura Dundovic. “I have recently been driving an ix35 and it is truly class-leading.”