Fashion designer Carla Zampatti will be given a state funeral after family accepts NSW government’s offer

Iconic Australian fashion designer Carla Zampatti will be given a state funeral in New South Wales.

Zampatti died yesterday, aged 78, after falling and losing consciousness at the Opera in Sydney a week ago.

“Carla was talented, generous and inspiring. A true trailblazer in every respect,” Premier Gladys Berejiklian said in a statment.

“On behalf of the people of NSW, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Carla.”

Details of the funeral will be announced in coming days.

More to come.