Camilla Franks facts for kids
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Camilla Franks
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Camilla Franks in 2013
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| Born | 14 March 1976 Sydney, Australia
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| Occupation | Fashion Designer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Partner(s) | JP Jones |
| Children | 1 |
Camilla Franks (born 14 March 1976) is a famous Australian fashion designer. She is well-known for her bright and colorful kaftan designs. Her brand also creates stylish resort-wear.
Camilla's Early Life
Camilla Franks was born in Sydney, Australia. Her mother was a model who later became a fashion buyer. Her father worked as an architect. Camilla and her brother loved spending summer holidays on Fraser Island. They would swim and explore the island together.
Sadly, Camilla's younger brother, Ben, passed away when he was 14. This made Camilla very sad. To help cope with her grief, she focused on her work. She tried different jobs like planning events and working in advertising. She also became a theatre actress. For some of her plays, Camilla made costumes using old saris and kimonos. People loved her designs, and this led her to become a fashion designer.
Camilla's mother and grandmother were her first fashion inspirations. Her grandmother always wore beautiful kimonos, kaftans, or headscarves. As a teenager, Camilla lived in London for a year. There, she met JP Jones, who is now her partner.
Her Fashion Career
Camilla Franks loves to travel and learn about different design styles. In 2004, she started her own fashion brand, called Camilla. She launched it at Bondi Beach in Australia. Within just one year, a big department store, David Jones, started selling her clothes.
Camilla is famous for her luxurious and bright kaftan designs. Many celebrities have worn her creations. These include famous people like Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé. Today, the Camilla brand is sold all around the world. It has grown from just making kaftans. Now, it also offers accessories, home items, and ready-to-wear clothing.
Camilla has also worked with other companies. She has designed special collections and been an ambassador for brands. Some of these include Designer Rugs and Linen House.
Camilla has appeared on several TV shows. In 2011, she was a guest on Beauty and the Geek. She also judged on Project Runway Australia. In 2013, she was featured on Australia's Next Top Model. Later, in 2021, Camilla was a contestant on Celebrity Apprentice Australia. In 2022, she even made a guest appearance as herself on the TV series The White Lotus.
Camilla's Personal Life
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In January 2018, just a few months after her daughter was born, Camilla faced a serious health challenge. This meant she had to put her wedding plans on hold.
Camilla became engaged to Welsh artist and musician JP Jones in 2016. They had planned to get married in 2017. Camilla and JP have known each other for over 25 years. They first met at a club in London.
Some of Camilla's biggest fashion inspirations are other designers. These include Australian designer Carla Zampatti. She also admires Vivienne Westwood and artist Frida Kahlo. Camilla practices Buddhism. She lives with her family in an old Victorian house in Woollahra, Sydney.
