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Australia's biggest showcase of Indigenous fashion hits the runway
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Australia's biggest showcase of Indigenous fashion hits the runway

Australia's largest Indigenous fashion event, 'Country to Couture,' took place in Darwin, showcasing 21 collections from Indigenous designers across the country. The event, hosted at the Charles Darwin University campus, featured two runway shows attended by a sold-out crowd. Indigenous fashion projects manager Michelle Maynard highlighted the event's role in providing career opportunities for Indigenous creatives, while Claire Summers of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation emphasized community unity and cultural celebration. Designer Natisha Tabua noted the importance of the event in giving Indigenous designers visibility beyond major fashion weeks, where they often serve as features rather than central figures.

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Australia's biggest showcase of Indigenous fashion hits the runway

Australia's largest Indigenous fashion event, 'Country to Couture,' took place in Darwin, showcasing 21 collections from Indigenous designers across the country. The event, hosted at the Charles Darwin University campus, featured two runway shows attended by a sold-out crowd. Indigenous fashion projects manager Michelle Maynard highlighted the event's role in providing career opportunities for Indigenous creatives, while Claire Summers of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation emphasized community unity and cultural celebration. Designer Natisha Tabua noted the importance of the event in giving Indigenous designers visibility beyond major fashion weeks, where they often serve as features rather than central figures.

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