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Australian fashion label

Zimmermann
Industry Fashion
Founded 1991; 33 years ago (1991)
Founder Nicky Zimmermann, Simone Zimmermann
Headquarters Sydney, NSW, Australia
Area served Worldwide
Products Clothing, fashion accessories, swimwear
Website www.zimmermann.com

Zimmermann is a luxury fashion brand from Sydney, Australia. The eponymous label was founded by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann in 1991.[1] Zimmermann has over 56 stores in both Australia and globally, including throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and China.

Sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann founded the label in 1991, opening their first store in 1992.[2] Nicky Zimmermann attended design school in East Sydney, where she began designing garments from her parents' garage and selling them at Paddington markets, where she was able to see first-hand how women responded to her designs.[3] Her sister, Simone, joined the business later alongside Nicky in 1991.[4][5]

Zimmermann presents their ready-to-wear collections each year in Australia and the US at New York Fashion Week.[6][7] and made their debut in France at Paris Fashion Week in 2022.[8] In the following years, the Zimmermann label extended to swim separates, kids, and accessories.[9] After the expansion, Zimmermann started making ready-to-wear collections available outside of Australia. In 2008, Zimmermann also launched its online boutique at zimmermann.com.[10]

In August 2023, American private equity firm Advent International acquired a majority stake in Zimmermann in a deal valuing the company between $1.5–1.75 billion.[11]

Since its launch in the US in 2011, Zimmermann has followed a Northern Hemisphere calendar for collection releases.[12] This includes Spring/Summer, Fall and Resort collections for Ready to Wear, and Summer and Resort for Swim.[13] The Zimmermann brand now includes the lines Ready-to-Wear, Swim and Resort, Kids, and Accessories.[14]

The brand received acclaim from household names such as Beyoncé, Kendall Jenner, Gigi and Bella Hadid, Margot Robbie, Chrissy Teigen, Karlie Kloss, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Paris Jackson, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Lopez, Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry.[15]

Zimmermann has 56 stores located throughout Australia, the US, and the UK.[16]

The collections are stocked in stores internationally, including Barney's, Saks 5th Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Selfridges, Harrods, and Harvey Nichols. Zimmermann is also featured on Net-A- Porter.[17]

Zimmermann also maintains showrooms in Sydney, London, France, Milan, New York and Los Angeles.[18][19][20]

Awards and recognitions

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The brand received the Australian Fashion Laureate Award in 2014, AFI Best Swimwear Designer, Prix de Marie Claire Best Swimwear Brand, and Prix de Marie Claire Best Swimwear Designer.[21]

Nicky Zimmermann has been a member of the Australian Fashion Week Advisory Board[22] and has previously been a mentor for the Qantas Spirit of Australia Youth Awards.[23] Nicky was also a founding board member of the Australian Fashion Chamber.

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  6. ^ "Zimmermann shows ruffles and lace at NYFW". Marie Claire. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  7. ^ Bobb, Brooke. "Zimmermann Resort 2018 Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  8. ^ Huntington, Patty (4 October 2022). "Wonder from Down Under: Zimmermann bows in Paris for spring 2023". Harper's Bazaar Australia. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Zimmermann Wear Pty Ltd: Private Company Information - Bloomberg". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  10. ^ "Zimmermann". New York Fashion TV Blog. 12 September 2017. Archived from the original on 21 November 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  11. ^ Sams, Lauren (8 August 2023). "Zimmermann smashes valuation record in Advent sale". Australian Financial Review.
  12. ^ "Zimmermann shows SS18 collection at NYFW - CLIQUE Mag". CLIQUE Mag. Archived from the original on 2 October 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  13. ^ Bobb, Brooke. "Zimmermann Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  14. ^ "staff picks: the best swimsuits for summer". NYLON. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  15. ^ "Aussie designers Zimmermann dress world's best". Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  16. ^ "Zimmermann | Store locator".
  17. ^ "Net-a-Porter's Exclusive 11-Piece Capsule Collection with Zimmermann Launches". InStyle.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  18. ^ "Zimmermann continues US domination". ELLE. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  19. ^ "Zimmermann Resort 2018 Show". Harper's BAZAAR. Archived from the original on 2 October 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  20. ^ "Step Inside Zimmermann's Relaxed But Elegant New Beach-Side Store". MyDomaine AU. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  21. ^ "Fashion designer Nicky Zimmermann is a Guest Stylist". Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  22. ^ "Introducing our board of Directors - Australian Fashion Chamber". Australian Fashion Chamber. 10 April 2014. Archived from the original on 10 December 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  23. ^ "QANTAS Spirit of Youth Awards 2010, Sydney". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 13 November 2017.