Collette Dinnigan, who showcases her “Cruise Collection” annually at qualia during Audi Hamilton Island Race Week says, ”qualia is my escape. I go there to relax and take inspiration from the immense natural beauty of Hamilton Island as it provides the perfect backdrop for recharging and inspiring creativity. The towel print was created to reflect the brilliant colours of the flora and fauna at qualia.”

Exclusively available from the qualia boutique (qboutique@hamiltonisland.com.au), the limited edition towel can be purchased for AUD$149, plus delivery.

Notes to editors:
Collette Dinnigan:
Dinnigan opened her first store in Australia in 1992, exporting her fashions to New York, London and Hong Kong. She has been voted “Best Australian Designer” by the readers of In Style magazine and has been honoured by Marie Claire magazine, receiving two awards – ‘Readers Choice Winner for Best Australian Designer” and the prestigious “Outstanding Achievement in Fashion” award. She has also been voted ‘Best Australian Designer’ by the readers of Harper’s Bazaar.

In 2000, Dinnigan opened her London store in Chelsea, teaming up a year later with Marks & Spencer to launch an exclusive lingerie collection under the name of “Wild Hearts”. Her designs are regularly seen on fashion pages as worn by celebrities as diverse as Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Elle Macpherson, Naomi Watts and Tori Spelling.

qualia boutique:
qualia’s exclusive boutique is located across from the resort’s main entrance. The boutique stocks an impressive collection of stunning ladies and men’s designer wear including Collette Dinnigan, Camilla Franks, Marc Cain, Just Cavalli, Bvlgari, Prada, Zegna and Melissa Odabash to name a few.

qualia resort: www.qualia.com.au
qualia, Australia's world class luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef, is located on the secluded and breathtakingly beautiful northern-most point of Hamilton Island. qualia has 60 elegant one-bedroom pavilions and a Beach House, each set among eucalyptus trees with postcard views of the idyllic blue, green waters of the Whitsundays. Two superb restaurants and Spa qualia cater exclusively to guests of the resort. Hamilton Island can be accessed directly from all east coast international gateway cities in less than three hours. 'qualia' is deliberately spelt with a lower case 'q' as it is a reflection of the relaxed, understated nature of this property.