THE MAN BEHIND
THE BRAND
Fabio Cattafi is a well known performer in the world of theatre. Being immersed in such a creative field and inspired by the birth of his niece, Vanessa Jade, lead Fabio to develop his children’s wear fashion label, Zephire Generation. Since beginning in 2005 Zephire Generation has become one of the most sought after high fashion labels for children throughout the country.
Fabio began sewing at the early age of fourteen, making clothes for himself. Expanding his range of garments for family, friends and classmates, led Fabio to study Fashion Design in 1992. Fabio completed the course at the well-regarded Kangan Tafe, broadening his appreciation for garment construction and fashion illustration. It was however, Fabio’s further studies in the areas of small business management that finally motivated him to pursue a full-time career in fashion.
In 2002, Fabio’s sister gave birth to his niece, Vanessa Jade. She is his inspiration and muse for Zephire Generation. Having a gorgeous niece to wear his designs led to requests from Fabio’s entertainment peers including top celebrities and their children. Zephire Generation has now developed to include a complete collection for boys and girls and is stocked in over 60 stores nationwide, and including New Zealand.
Prior to and throughout the development of Zephire Generation Fabio has continued in the world of arts and dance and is now also a well know face in the realm of performance. His studies saw him train at the Bartuccio Dance Centre, Dance World 301, and the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts. From this ensured a stunning foray into the world of music and showbiz with theatre credits including The Wizard of Oz, Happy Days the Musical, Carmen, La Traviata, Taunhauser, and Samson and Delilah for the Australian State Opera. Fabio’s dance ability and effervescent personality have also lead him abroad to perform in such hits as Broadway to Paris (Japan), the MacDonald’s Anniversary (Tokyo), Cole Porter’s Aids Benefit Concert (Los Angeles), and Madame Firefly (Cairns). His television credits read like the A-list of Australia’s who’s who and include the Logies, In Melbourne Tonight, AFI Awards, Steve Vizard Show, and Hey, Hey it’s Saturday, performing with such artists as Tina Arena, Deni Hines, Jo Beth Taylor and Marcia Hines, Human Nature and Jimmy Barnes. Fabio has also choreographed for the Mercedes Fashion Week and the Victorian Aerobics Championships, and directed and performed in his own production, „A Night with Tina’ playing tribute to the legendary Tina Turner.
Handsome, funny, talented, and creative, Fabio Cattafi is a personality from the arts, now immersed in the world of children’s high fashion. Fabio lights up the room with his energy and enthusiasm. Zephire Generation’s designs reflect this energy and kids love his clothing as do the mums who buy them.
Zephire Generation range and further information – zephiregeneration.com
Mobile: 0412 358 225
Fax: (03) 9663 3623
Email: info@zephiregeneration.com