At the closing showcase for Melbourne Fashion Week 2024 we joined thirty other iconic Australian brand to create three looks incredible campaign dresses. Each of these dresses are more than fabric and design - they’re a call to action, a recognition of history, and a commitment to our future.
STILL YES Dress
First designed by Fozia Aklo and worn by Senator Jana Stewart (Mutthi Mutthi, Wamba Wamba) at the 2023 Mid Winter Parliamentary Ball in the lead-up to the referendum, this dress continues to stand strong with a message of resilience and hope. It's a reminder that it is ‘still yes’ to a First Nation Voice, Treaty making and Truth telling.
Worn on runway by Savannah Kruger (Arrernte)
Festival Photography taken by Long Story Short
The Always Was, Always Will Be Dress
Designed by Natisha Tabua (Kulkalgal, Masig Island) and first worn by Cassie Black. This dress honours the truth that First Nations people have cared for this land for over 65,000 years.
Worn on runway by Charvarnie Walsh (Kuku Yalanji, Djungan).
Festival photography taken by Long Story Short
The Our Islands, Our Home Dress
Made by Natisha Tabua (Kulkalgal, Masig Island) and hand-painted by Lucas Schober from Musu Musu Arts (Wuthathi, Yadheigana, Kaurareg and Yindjibarndi) with an incredible 12-metre crocodile in tribute to his grandmother, Nora, this dress draws attention to the climate crisis affecting the Torres Strait Islands. With the words ‘our oceans are rising and so are we’ painted on the train - it’s a call to action for all people to take action.
Worn on runway by Sené Maluwapi Model/Climate Advocate (Samu, Gaidai).
Festival Photography taken by Long Story Short
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