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She is known for her often whimsical, feminine, and highly embellished designs, as well as her bridalwear. Dinnigan was the first Australian designer to launch a ready-to-wear collection in Paris in 1995, and in 1996 was invited by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture to show at Paris Fashion Week.","physicalDescription":"Short evening dress featuring a mastic colour silk underdress, no sleeves, spaghetti straps, and a tulle overdress embellished with beads in floral motifs. 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