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Carla Zampatti

Cool, calm and collectable – is there any accessory in our arsenal that better arms us to face the day than eyewear? Spectacles and sunglasses, as well as fulfilling their original purpose, add an air of interest and intrigue that cannot be ignored – something one of Australasia’s most influential fashion designers, Carla Zampatti, makes the most of.

“Everyone knows that I can’t go anywhere without my sunglasses,” she says. “Whatever I’m wearing, a stylish pair of glasses will always be included to finish off the look and complete the outfit.”

The 76-year-old, long regarded as an icon of the fashion

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