Photos: Inside Carla Zampatti’s star-studded state funeral

Some of the country’s most powerful political, business and fashion leaders have gathered in Sydney to farewell fashion mogul Carla Zampatti.

Thursday’s official farewell was what Zampatti’s daughter described as “the best-dressed funeral”, with guests adorned in her iconic designs, there to celebrate the 78-year-old’s life and work.

After founding her eponymous label in 1965, the Italian-Australian designer was remembered as a trailblazer in the industry, bringing practical, fashion-forward designs to the working women of Australia.

Zampatti’s pieces have been worn by everyone from Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett to former prime minister Julia Gillard and Denmark’s Princess Mary.

St Mary’s Cathedral was filled with Zampatti’s famous friends and fans, as well as hundreds of white orchids.

Attendees included former governor-general Quentin Bryce, who spoke before Zampatti’s three children.

Julie Bishop, and former PMs Malcolm Turnbull and John Howard attended with their wives, Lucy Turnbull and Janette Howard.

Television presenters, and long-time Zampatti wearers, Melissa Doyle and Natalie Barr, were also present.

Apr 15, 2021, updated Apr 15, 2021

1/18TV presenter and former Sunrise host Sam Armytage.

2/18Founding editor of Cleo and current ABC chairwoman Ita Buttrose.

3/18Melissa Doyle and founding editor of Marie Claire Australia Jackie Frank.

4/18Sonia Kruger, Natalie Barr and Melissa Doyle.

5/18Former prime minister of Australia Malcom Turnbull and his wife Lucy Turnbull.

6/18Former governor of NSW Dame Marie Bashir.

7/18Radio broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones.

8/18TV presenter and Studio 10 co-host Angela Bishop.

9/18Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley.

10/18Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne.

11/18TV presenter and former Sunrise host Melissa Doyle with current host Natalie Barr.

12/18Big Brother and The Voice host Sonia Kruger.

13/18Fashion designer Camilla Franks.

14/18Vogue Australia editor in chief Edwina McCann.

15/18Former Cleo deputy editor, and editor in chief of The Australian Women's Weekly Deborah Thomas

16/18TV presenter and former Today host Georgie Gardner.

17/18Former prime ministers Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott.

18/18Former foreign affairs minister Julie Bishop.