Bianca Spender Explained

Bianca Spender
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Occupation:Fashion designer
Years Active:2004–present
Partner:Sam McGuinness
Children:2
Website:https://biancaspender.com/

Bianca Spender (born 1977) is an Australian fashion designer.

Early life

Spender was born in 1977 to Italian Australian fashion designer Carla Zampatti and former Liberal politician John Spender QC.[1]

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".[2]

Spender earned a Bachelor of Commerce at the East Sydney Fashion Design School.

Career

Spender 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.[3] She eventually joined the Carla Zampatti brand and launched "Bianca Spender for Carla Zampatti".[4]

In 2017 Spender branched out with her own namesake label, 'Bianca Spender', which was initially stocked through David Jones stores.[5]

Personal life

Spender has a sister, businesswoman and politician Allegra Spender, and a half-brother.[6]

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 30 August 2019. Bianca Spender shakes off her famous mother's shadow . 2 June 2021. Australian Financial Review. en. subscription . .
  2. Web site: Spender. Bianca. 10 June 2018. Bianca Spender on fashion, family and the future of her eponymous label . 2 June 2021. Vogue Australia . en.
  3. Web site: 17 November 2016. Bianca Spender, Fashion Designer. 2 June 2021 . Beauticate. en-US.
  4. Web site: 11 March 2014. Bianca Spender Designer Profile. 2 June 2021. RESCU. en-AU.
  5. Web site: Bianca Spender. 2 June 2021. Sydney Dance Company. en.
  6. Web site: Abadee . Nicole . Two of Us: Sisters Bianca and Allegra Spender . The Sydney Morning Herald . 23 September 2022 . 5 December 2023.
  7. Web site: Rocca. Jane. 4 October 2019. Bianca Spender: 'Being a working mum and raising sons is empowering' . 2 June 2021. The Sydney Morning Herald. en.