Yesterday Ms Brown graced Ariah Park and Temora for their official Australia Day ceremonies to share her Australian spirit with the community.

Despite being one of the most highly sought-after designers, Ms Brown said she had no trouble getting into Australia Day, playing up the flag fashion.

“I wore the sombreros, the clothes and the nails,” she said. “It’s all a part of the festival, which I think is really important to get into.”

After becoming a citizen eight years ago, Ms Brown understands the importance of what it means to be an Australian, choosing to share her experiences with Temora residents, including eating fish and chips wrapped in newspaper, eating lamingtons and hosting barbecues.

Her first time as an Australia Day ambassador, Ms Brown also talked about the strength of Australian fashion designers in a time when many businesses are struggling.

“There are a lot of new people coming on board. It’s a tough business, but I think all businesses are tough at the moment,” Ms Brown said. “You just have to make sure your providing your audience with what they want.”

No matter where she is around the globe she can find inspiration for her next collection and may possibly find some from her visit in the shire.

“I love the feeling here. There is a natural calm and a real community spirit,” Ms Brown said.

“People keep saying they’re lucky to have me here, but I feel blessed to have been invited and glad to be here.”

Ms Brown began her career in 1982 in San Francisco working in retail sales for Espirt. Developing her love for fashion she left the industry in 1985 moving to Australia to design for Howard Showers.

Ten years later she launched her own self-titled label, which has since been worn by high-profile super models and identities including Linda Evangelista, Helena Christiansen, Sophie Dahl, Jerry Hall, Jodie Kidd, Jade Jagger and Lily Cole.