BACKSTAGE AT THE DAVID JONES INDIGENOUS FASHION PROJECTS SHOW

WE CAPTURE THE NEXT GENERATION OF FASHION DESIGNERS

photography DIEGO CAMPOMAR

creative/styling RHYS RIPPER

Joseph & James

Gooreng Gooreng and South Sea Islander designer Juanita Page collection demonstrates a new way of seeing First Nations fashion, leaning more into design and less into the art.

Manawai wears Joseph & James

Bold prints, beautiful fabrics and executed construction

Ihraa girls working it

Bardi, Nyul Nyul and Nyikina Designer Nat Dann print evolution gives us a modern take on what mob are know for, Ihraa is here to shine.

Gammin Threads

GALI's 'Lukarrara' collection celebrates First Nations culture and creativity

Kamilaroi Designer of Gali Swimwear moves with ease into swimwear giving life to an industry dominated by commercial art with prints only us mob can access.

Noah chills in Gali

Lazy Girl Lingerie

Waanyi Designer Cassandra Pons with Supermodel Sam Harris created Lazy Girl Lingerie that is unique in our sector where all her pieces are made to order which in turn became a brand for all .

Kate Bell wears gown with print by Palawa artist Caleb Nichols-Mansell

Lazy Girls

Miimi & Jiinda

Gumbaynggirr, Dunghutti, and Bundjalung Designer Melissa Greenwood started her journey in art drawing inspiration from her country and with ease her work translates into beautiful prints now seen on her debut collection.

Minjarrah & Tarama ready to walk

Gugu Badhun and Kutjala Sisters Naomi & Kristy created Kamara to protect all of us from the sun. Proving that protecting can be fashionable Kamara is “Where swim meets disco” this season