Zimmermann
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About the brand
Zimmermann is an iconic Australian luxury fashion brand founded in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann in Sydney. What began as a modest venture at Paddington Markets, where Nicky sold handmade dresses created in her parents' garage, has evolved into a global fashion powerhouse. The brand quickly gained recognition after a two-page feature in Vogue Australia, leading to wholesale orders across the country and the opening of their first brick-and-mortar store in Sydney's Darlinghurst neighborhood. Today, Zimmermann operates over 80 stores globally and became Australia's first billion-dollar fashion label when private equity firm Advent International acquired a majority stake valued at $1.5-1.75 billion. The brand is celebrated for pioneering the fusion of fashion with swimwear and continues to captivate celebrities and fashion enthusiasts worldwide with its signature blend of sophisticated femininity, clever color combinations, and delicate original prints that transcend seasonal trends.
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Products from Zimmermann
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Alight lace-trimmed ramie bustier mini dress
$380
$950
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Acadian printed silk maxi dress
$805
$1,150
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Alight floral maxi dress
$777
$1,110
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Lexi floral linen wrap dress
$549
$785
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Golden Ruffle floral linen minidress
$486
$695
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+ NET SUSTAIN Junie tie-detailed floral-print organic silk blouse
$238
$595
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Matchmaker crystal-embellished linen and silk-blend shirt
$318
$795
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Matchmaker crystal-embellished floral-print linen and silk-blend shirt
$358
$895
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+ NET SUSTAIN Lexi raffia-trimmed floral-print linen shirt
$195
$650
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Lace bodysuit
$330
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Matchmaker double-breasted printed linen blazer
$435
$1,450
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Natura double-breasted wool and silk-blend blazer
$480
$1,600
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Matchmaker high-rise tapered jeans
$179
$595
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Ottie paisley silk habotai wide-leg pants
$318
$530
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Lace flared pants
$417
$695
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Ottie floral midi skirt
$417
$695
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Eden satin-twill flared pants
$269
$895
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Devi oversized patchwork silk shirt
$445
$637
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Matchmaker Safari printed linen shorts
$346
$495
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Acadian floral linen playsuit
$525
$750
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Devi printed silk midi dress
$753
$1,077
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Halcyon floral silk midi dress
$753
$1,077
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Illustration leather wide-leg pants
$1,225
$1,750
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Wylie ruffled metallic ribbed-knit top
$138
$275
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Wylie braided denim tunic
$248
$495
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Crush crystal-embellished scalloped linen midi skirt
$380
$950
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Crush off-the-shoulder cropped metallic stretch-knit top
$143
$475
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Crush gathered metallic stretch-knit midi skirt
$300
$750
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Crush one-sleeve floral-print linen and silk-blend midi dress
$700
$1,750
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Crush bow-detail linen midi dress
$750
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Crush one-sleeve floral-print linen and silk-blend mini dress
$580
$1,450
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Crush layered silk-organza midi skirt
$278
$695
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Wylie open-knit cotton maxi dress
$340
$850
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Tallow cropped striped crocheted cotton-blend tank
$150
$375
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Acacia striped wide-leg pants
$750
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Crush belted denim playsuit
$358
$895
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Crush faux pearl-embellished wool mini dress
$269
$895
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Harlow 65 leather knee-high boots
$1,095
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Chisel Toe Ballerina 85 pumps
$466
$666
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Braided Strap sandals
$212
$304
Mytheresa
What Makes Zimmermann's Range So Consistently Wearable Across Seasons
Zimmermann's strength is that the design language stays coherent across a full wardrobe spread without defaulting to basics. The silk dresses, linen styles, and printed midi dresses that lead the range use original prints developed in-house each season, with color combinations and motifs that feel distinctive rather than trend-dependent. The wrap dresses, broderie styles, and tiered silhouettes are the most versatile entry points, moving from daytime through to evening with minimal restyling. Beyond dresses, the range extends across tops, skirts, shorts, coats, jumpsuits, swimwear, and shoes, making it one of the few brands at this price point where a complete warm-weather wardrobe can be built from a single label.
Why Zimmermann Holds Its Position as One of the Most Recognisable Brands in Contemporary Luxury
The brand's ability to build pieces around original print development rather than seasonal trend cycles is what separates it from comparable labels at a similar price point. The floral print styles are the most photographed and recognisable, but the solid linen and broderie anglaise pieces hold their appeal season after season without relying on a print to do the work. The swimwear category, which the brand pioneered early and continues to develop each season, remains one of the strongest in contemporary luxury. For shoppers exploring a similar aesthetic, LoveShackFancy, Bernadette, and Chloé are worth comparing on Plush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimmermann uses Australian sizing and generally runs small, particularly through the bust and waist. Sizing up by one is the safer choice for most shoppers, especially on fitted styles and structured dresses. The tiered and wrap styles are more forgiving and accommodate a wider range of fits comfortably. Trying pieces in store before purchasing online is recommended where possible, particularly for silk and linen styles where drape and fit vary significantly by silhouette.
Zimmermann sits in the contemporary luxury category, with dresses typically ranging from $400 to $900 at retail. The brand's strength is its original print development and the breadth of the range, which allows shoppers to build a complete warm-weather wardrobe across dresses, swimwear, and separates from a single label. The broderie anglaise and silk styles in particular represent strong value at the price point for occasion and travel dressing.
The range is built around warm-weather and occasion dressing. Silk midi dresses and printed maxi styles work for weddings, garden parties, and resort travel. Linen and cotton styles cover everyday summer dressing and casual occasions. The embellished and broderie anglaise gowns step up for formal and black-tie events.
LoveShackFancy shares the romantic, feminine aesthetic but leans more heavily into vintage-inspired florals at a lower price point. Bernadette and Chloé offer comparable femininity with a quieter, more European sensibility. Zimmermann is the most print-driven and swimwear-forward of the group, with the strongest resort and warm-weather wardrobe offering.
Zimmermann is available directly at zimmermann.com and through NET-A-PORTER, Mytheresa, Revolve, and Shopbop. On Plush you can compare available pieces and live sale pricing across all retailers in one place.
Return policies vary by retailer. Zimmermann's own site at zimmermann.com accepts returns of unworn items within 14 days of delivery. NET-A-PORTER accepts returns within 28 days, and Mytheresa, Revolve, and Shopbop each accept returns within 30 days, for items in unworn condition with original tags attached. Each product listing on Plush identifies the source retailer so you can review the applicable terms before purchasing.