Bianca Spender (born 1977) is an Australian fashion designer.
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| Born | 1977 (age 46–47) Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Partner | Sam McGuinness |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | https://biancaspender.com/ |
Early life
editSpender was born in 1977[1] to Italian Australian fashion designer Carla Zampatti and former Liberal politician John Spender QC.[2]
About her family, she stated "I grew up in the shadow of a larger-than-life mother, who was passionate about her success, and passionate about teaching her children to understand the value of money, hard work, and independence. My father, on the other hand, was an intellectual, a diplomat and a quiet, considerate thinker from a privileged family".[3]
Spender earned a Bachelor of Commerce at the East Sydney Fashion Design School.[4]
Career
editSpender started her fashion career designing in her mother’s studio from age 12. After completing her degree, Spender travelled to Italy and Paris to immerse herself in pattern making and design.[4] She eventually joined the Carla Zampatti brand and launched "Bianca Spender for Carla Zampatti".[5]
In 2017 Spender branched out with her own namesake label, 'Bianca Spender', which was initially stocked through David Jones stores.[6][3]
Personal life
editSpender has a sister, businesswoman and politician Allegra Spender, and a half-brother.[1]
She lives in Sydney with husband Sam McGuinness, whom she met in 2005 at a gig. The couple have two sons.[7]
Spender is interested in healthy living and is a vegetarian.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Abadee, Nicole (23 September 2022). "Two of Us: Sisters Bianca and Allegra Spender". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Bianca Spender shakes off her famous mother's shadow". Australian Financial Review. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2021..
- ^ a b Spender, Bianca (10 June 2018). "Bianca Spender on fashion, family and the future of her eponymous label". Vogue Australia. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Bianca Spender, Fashion Designer". Beauticate. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Bianca Spender Designer Profile". RESCU. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Bianca Spender". Sydney Dance Company. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ Rocca, Jane (4 October 2019). "Bianca Spender: 'Being a working mum and raising sons is empowering'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 June 2021.