‘Going into politics has taught me I’ve got more courage than I thought’

‘Going into politics has taught me I’ve got more courage than I thought’

Two years ago,she was a “shy”,reluctant pollie. Now Allegra Spender’s navigating the fallout from tragedies at home and abroad.

  • byDeborah Snow

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The mother of all runway shows from Carla Zampatti

The mother of all runway shows from Carla Zampatti

Three years after the designer’s death,Carla Zampatti returns to the runway at Australian Fashion Week.

  • byDamien Woolnough
Mother,daughter shoplifters amass Aladdin’s cave of stolen designer clothes

Mother,daughter shoplifters amass Aladdin’s cave of stolen designer clothes

The duo stole more than $56,000 in luxury items from a David Jones store in the CBD,with the mother’s lawyer saying expensive clothing was her “choice of joy”.

  • byMarta Pascual Juanola
‘Reputation is everything’:Three famous Aussie families on coping with succession

‘Reputation is everything’:Three famous Aussie families on coping with succession

The families of Carla Zampatti,Michael Gudinski and Neil Balnaves describe how they grapple with a legacy – while grieving a loss.

  • byBrook Turner
It’s Karlie’s Zampatti now:A new step forward on the runway

It’s Karlie’s Zampatti now:A new step forward on the runway

Prepare for a fresh vision from Carla Zampatti’s creative director at the label’s first runway show since the designer’s death.

  • byDamien Woolnough
The politics of being a Zampatti and wearing Carla

The politics of being a Zampatti and wearing Carla

Allegra Spender reflects on the power of her mother’s legacy before the opening of Zampatti Powerhouse in Sydney.

  • byDamien Woolnough
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From princess gowns to Ford Lasers:Carla Zampatti’s greatest hits

From princess gowns to Ford Lasers:Carla Zampatti’s greatest hits

The Powerhouse Museum called on the public to fill in the gaps for the first retrospective on the late fashion icon.

  • byDamien Woolnough
Allegra Spender pays tribute to father John Spender after his death

Allegra Spender pays tribute to father John Spender after his death

The former member for North Sydney,who died on Friday at the age of 86,was known as one of the MPs who defended journalist Laurie Oakes against claims of contempt of parliament.

  • byDavid Crowe
From fashion to politics:Allegra Spender on scaling the ‘vertical learning curve’

From fashion to politics:Allegra Spender on scaling the ‘vertical learning curve’

She left her mother’s world of fashion to enter politics like her father. Here,she details how life has changed,and why she’s making paid parental leave a firm focus.

  • byJane Rocca
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The October 2 Edition

Allegra Spender talks about the causes she is passionate about and how she juggles her demanding new job and family life with three small children.

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‘You need a haircut’:Bianca and Allegra Spender’s blunt love

‘You need a haircut’:Bianca and Allegra Spender’s blunt love

Sisters Allegra and Bianca Spender are close,but working together in the family business founded by their mother,Carla Zampatti,tested their bond.

  • byNicole Abadee