Carla Zampatti was more than just an iconic fashion designer - she was a "legendary" figure in Australian popular culture, according to Style Editor-at-Large at news.com.au Melissa Hoyer.
"I think this is what people don't realise with Carla - her contribution throughout all of Australian popular culture not just fashion", she told Sky News.
"The word icon and legend we all know get bandied around a lot - but in her case she really really was and is a legendary fashion figure in Australian popular culture.
"Her devotion to the arts is extraordinary - she loved the opera, the ballet, Sydney Theatre Company, Australian ballet, dance companies, opera - she loved the arts, she was passionate about the arts.
Ms Hoyer also said a testament to Carla's success was her ability to fuse her 'extraordinary' creative spirit with a strong business mindset.
"She was also great with being a mentor to so many young designers.
"She would
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