One glance and you know that dress or bikini is Zimmermann. This iconic Australian label stays true to its original vision: sophisticated femininity, clever colour combinations and delicate original prints. Sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann founded their namesake label in 1991. They fast won a loyal following - smart, sartorially savvy women with an eye for quality fabrics and clever cutting. Early in its evolution, Zimmermann took the bold step of fusing fashion with swimwear and presented it to the world. It soon found its footing with the fashion elite. ZimmermannÕs bold original prints, beautifully made one-pieces and sculptural bikinis create a new point of reference in flattering, sexy and stylish swimwear. Here was a quintessentially Australian fashion label and as the Sydney Morning Herald so nicely put it, ÒIf Sydney was personified, sheÕd be bronzed, brazen andÉwearing a Zimmermann bikini, so synonymous has the sunny label become with Australian style.Ó Zimmermann present their ready-to-wear collections each year in both Australia and the USA at New York Fashion Week. They maintain showrooms in Sydney, London, Paris, New York and Los Angeles. In Australia, Zimmermann maintains collection of stand-alone stores across the country, creating seductive and dynamic retail destinations that reflect the brands modern and optimistic aesthetic. In 2008 Zimmermann also launched its successful online boutique at zimmermannwear.com.