This is the indigenous modeling agency changing the face of Australian fashion
; Kirrikin; Melbourne label Ngali, known for its swirling silken prints; and two more swim labels, Indii and Native Swimwear. It drew on tens of thousands of years of history. All six designers will then participate in the Pathways Program, an initiative launched last year by department store David Jones that sees each label paired with an established industry brand for mentorship, then supported by seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities facilitated by the retailer over 12 months.
“You almost feel like you’re at home when you do stuff together, even at fashion shows or photo shoots,” she continues, noting that, despite progress, the industry is still dominated by non-Indigenous narratives and can feel unfamiliar to some First Nations people. “As our community grows within the industry, there’s more relaxation. It’s so good that we can still bring that into a space that’s very foreign.
The talent she works with has taken on such hurdles, something she supports them with. “We were up in Sydney for a shoot once, and I had to houseparent one of them. I made sure we caught different flights so she got used to flying by herself. But at the airport I was teaching her how to read the departure signs and the arrival signs, making sure she knew which column...like, ‘That’s where your gate is. That’s your boarding time.
The most rewarding part of her job is seeing them flourish. “Even though [some may not] speak English properly or they’re not confident to speak that way, can they walk? They can absolutely walk. Can they shoot? They can absolutely bring it to the camera.”
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