Grace Lillian Lee is used to standing ovations; Australian Fashion week is not. First Nations Fashion and Design is a not-for-profit Indigenous corporation aimed at supporting the growth of the Indigenous fashion industry, with self-determination at the heart of their mission. 02:57 First ever all-black shows: Australian Fashion Week showcases Indigenous talent – videoLee has over a decade of experience in curating fashion performances, at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair and in communities around the country. Prior to 2021, Indigenous representation at Australian Fashion week was rare, beyond a handful of models. At Australian Fashion Week, with the spotlight finally shining on Australia’s first design traditions, the spectre of appropriation was not far from designers’ minds.

Source: The Guardian June 04, 2021 20:01 UTC