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Indigenous designers, artists and creatives are on a trailblazing path to recreate the mold for contemporary fashion with deep cultural roots.
The launch of Walking in Two Worlds by First Nations Fashion and Design (FNFD) was a head-turning moment in the Australian fashion industry on Friday that saw Indigenous models hit the catwalk in an exhibition of Blak-led and designed event.
Mirram Mer woman and founder of FNFD, Grace Lillian Lee, told NITV News she was excited to launch the independent event to focus on the “ecology” of Indigenous fashion. Historically, Indigenous culture has been an incredible source of inspiration for the industry and now it is time for us to take the space and acknowledge that we re not just inspiration,” said Ms Lee.