Dame Zara Holt b. 1 January 1909

  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Holt was a fashion designer who began with a dress shop in Melbourne in partnership with Betty James in 1930. Her biographer, P. A. Pemberton, states that she also designed packaging for her father's food processing business. In 1946, she opened another frock shop in Melbourne, Magg, which expanded to Sydney. Magg was known for its formal wear. She also played a design role in Expo '67, Montreal.
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Dame Zara Holt
Gender
Female
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  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Birth date
1 January 1909
Death date
1 January 1989
Active Period
  • c.1962 - c.1972

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References [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, 'Womens silk evening outfit', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: P.A. Pemberton (1 January 2007), 'Holt, Dame Zara Kate (1909–1989)'.>, <ExternalResource: Dame Zara Holt (1 January 1968), 'My Life and Harry: an Autobiography'.>] [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, 'Womens silk evening outfit', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>]
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