Collette Dinnigan Unveils Resort 2011-12 at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

ZETLAND, AUSTRALIA – Aug 23, 2011: Audi Australia has joined forces with long-time brand ambassador and fashion luminary, Collette Dinnigan, to present the designer’s 2011- 12 Resort Collection at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011.

The 2011-12 Resort showing was held at an exclusive event for 200 invited guests of the German luxury brand, and represents the fourth year of collaboration with Dinnigan for Audi’s premier sailing sponsorship.

Model and TV personality Megan Gale hosted the exclusive event, with guests including Sandra Sully, Tom Williams, the Oatley family, Serge Dansereau and Audi ambassador and celebrity chef Matt Moran.

With a spectacular backdrop of sunset in the Whitsundays at the stunning qualia resort, Collette Dinnigan‘s Resort 2011-2012 defines the contemporary female wardrobe. Flawlessly nonchalant, the collection takes us on an exciting journey of deep sea beauty.

Clean, relaxed silhouettes, emphasizing sartorial minimalism, are offset by summer prints and structured shoulders. Beaded pineapples, tonal hibiscus and tropical palm prints sit alongside the new seaside scarf print, complete with seahorses and palm trees, which is fun and engaging.

The luxurious use of details, the bedrock of Collette Dinnigan’s signature, underscore the entire collection. The juxtaposition of crunchy seashell mini skirts worked back with oversized cashmere Tshirts and French lace dresses intricately hand beaded.

The hand worked silks, as fluid as the sea and crisp cotton ottomans keep the collection light and modern. The colour palette completes the collection: ocean blue, coral, sand and golden sunsets.

As day falls to night, the silhouette skims the body’s curves with flowing bias cut lounge dresses and sparkly red carpet pieces, glittering and gorgeous.

The partnership between Audi and Dinnigan was established in 1998. Dinnigan’s legendary attention to detail and luxury aesthetic makes her the perfect partner for the premium Audi brand.

Audi is Australia’s largest corporate sponsor of competitive sailing and Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is the jewel in Audi’s sailing crown. Audi Hamilton Island Race Week runs from August 19 – 27 and has grown to become of the premier events on the Australian sailing and social calendar.

This year Race Week attracted more than 195 competitive sailing yachts.