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Trelise CooperNew Zealand fashion designer
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Content:
- Biography of Trelise Cooper
- Avant-garde Interiors and Prestigious Awards
- Celebrity Clients and Global Presence
- Achievements and Creativity
- Influential Appearance and Philanthropy
- Personal Life and Legal Dispute
Biography of Trelise Cooper
Trelise Cooper is a renowned New Zealand fashion designer who began her career in the 1980s. In 1985, she opened her first store, marking the beginning of her successful journey in the fashion industry. Over the years, Cooper has expanded her brand and opened flagship stores in major cities of New Zealand and Australia, including Auckland, Christchurch, Sydney, and Melbourne.
Avant-garde Interiors and Prestigious Awards
Cooper's children's store in Auckland is famous for its avant-garde interior design and even received the prestigious 'New Zealand Retail Interior Design Award' in 2007. Her designs have been featured in renowned magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Women's Wear Daily, and InStyle. They have also been worn by actresses in the popular TV series 'Sex and the City'.
Celebrity Clients and Global Presence
Cooper's clientele includes numerous celebrities such as Liv Tyler, Miley Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan, Stevie Nicks, Suri Cruise, Julia Roberts, Sharon Stone, and members of 'The Pussycat Dolls'. Her company, 'Trelise Cooper Ltd.', exports its products to the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Cooper was honored with the 'Trade New Zealand Export Award' for her successful export business.
Achievements and Creativity
Interestingly, Trelise Cooper never received formal training in sewing or fashion design. She produces three clothing lines: 'Trelise Cooper', 'Cooper by Trelise', and the highly popular children's line, 'Trelise Cooper Kids'. Additionally, she collaborates with Charles Parsons, a textile company, to produce the 'Trelise Cooper Interiors' fabric range. In late 2009, she launched her signature fragrance, 'Trelise'. Her company's turnover, which includes sales of sunglasses, lingerie, and jewelry, exceeded 15 million New Zealand dollars in 2005.
Influential Appearance and Philanthropy
Cooper showcases her three clothing lines during the New Zealand Fashion Week, where her shows are known for their unique and meticulously planned presentations. Local celebrities, including former model and TV host Charlotte Dawson, actress Keisha Castle-Hughes, and TV host Petra Bagust, often participate in her shows. In March 2009, Trelise Cooper became the first New Zealand designer to have a fashion show on board the cruise liner 'Queen Mary 2'.
Cooper is also recognized for her philanthropic efforts. She supports the Breast Cancer Research Trust and the charity organization 'Habitat for Humanity'. Moreover, she is an advocate for environmental conservation and produces eco-bags for the 'Progressive Enterprises' supermarket chain. In 2004, Cooper was appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to the fashion industry.
Personal Life and Legal Dispute
Trelise Cooper is married to Jack Cooper, a well-known Australian wholesale fabric trader who also dedicates a significant amount of his free time to working with 'Habitat for Humanity'. In December 2005, Cooper became involved in a legal dispute with another New Zealand designer, Tamsin Cooper, over the registration of the name as a trademark. The case escalated to the Supreme Court, with Trelise Cooper accusing Tamsin of unfairness and deception. However, in July 2007, Trelise Cooper dropped the lawsuit and agreed to allow Tamsin to continue using her own name for her designs.
