Sonia Stradiotto is the Founder, CEO and Creative Director of Sonia Stradiotto Couture and Bliss by Sonia Stradiotto.

Boasting an illustrious career spanning more than three-and-a-half decades in the vibrant landscape of Queensland’s Fashion Industry, designer Sonia Stradiotto stands as the epitome of her brand. With a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to the world of fashion, she has cultivated a unique identity that resonates with the diverse and dynamic essence of women.

Through her extensive journey, Sonia Stradiotto has not only contributed to the evolution of style, but has also become synonymous with glamorous fabrics, sequins, beaded laces, and well-cut suiting that is timelessly elegant and innovative. Her brand, reflective of her multifaceted expertise, is dedicated to embracing, encouraging, inspiring and enhancing the individuality of all women.

Sonia is an innovator in her industry and an award-winning designer of 27 awards, including Optus – Young Hero Small Business Winner in the 1990s, to most recently in 2023, winning the Entrepreneurs Award at the Gold Coast Bulletin Woman of the Year Awards.

After many milestone business achievements and some challenges and downturns, Sonia Stradiotto has been left with lessons and stories that can resonate with people in her industry or small business sector – whether it be fashion or another endeavour, her advice is the same for all. Her message is simply put family first, and build your dream and your dream will build you, because when the odds are against you, that’s when you rise.

“It’s my privilege to have consistently made a powerful impact on my clients’ lives and special milestones,” says Sonia. “My followers and my brand consumers make my career fulfilling and rewarding because together we make a very special, unstoppable and unbreakable sisterhood.