Known for their range reflecting a commitment to the visibility, strength and empowerment of First Nations peoples, Nungala Creative is a creative agency like no other.

This week, the multi-talented agency showcased their fashion brand at the First Nations Fashion Design (FNFD), Reclamation runway.

Founder and proud Warumungu, Wombaya woman Jessica Johnson revealed a collection which reflected the authenticity and passion behind the brand and agency.

"We can be soft, gentle and wild, we aren't defined by what has been done to us - they are," she said.

To learn more about the history of Nungala Creative and their ongoing participation in fashion, Style Up spoke with Johnson ahead of Australia Fashion Week.

"Being involved in the FNFD runway ahead of Australian Fashion Week was epic," she said

"Grace Lillian Lee reached out as I was involved in the second FNFD runway and various others over the years.

"Black-led runways are a vibe. We don't get to celebrate each other in this collective space enough.

"Just seeing mob elevated, all the beauty, pride serving looks off and on the runway. No bias, we're stunning - not in a eurocentric way either, all the shapes and colour - we glow."

When speaking on the Nungala Creative designs which featured on the runway, Johnson confirmed that the selected pieces were a part of the ERELAH collection.

"Calling ERELAH electric would be an understatement," she said.

"Put simply its pieces from various past collections and upcycled elements. It's mostly about breathing new life into old things and reimagining what you have, plus rhinestones.

"Some of the prints include my dad's lithographic print of a dingo, also had accessories from my aunties' label Sovereign Road and a necklace from Cleonie Quayle."

Inspired by her upbringing, family and interest in graphic design, Johnson shared how without these elements, Nungala Creative would not be the creative powerhouse it is today.

"Born on Larrakia, raised up on Ngunnawal County. I grew up in a creative family, we all practice in our own way, from storytelling, crafting, to design and art," she said.

"I consider it a life force, we wouldn't be us without it.

"Among other things, my father was an artist, and I spent much of my young life around him, painting, listening and learning. Dad hand-painted his logos and worked with graphic designers to digitise. So that's where the career path was first realised. Graphic design is like art but with stability and a regular income. We are all here still trying to break the cycle."

"Mob are killing it in space now, and it's so fab."

"I studied at UC and received a Bachelor of Graphic Design in 2006. I've been working as a designer in different spaces ever since. I am absolutely grateful for Uni, it changed my life, and connected me with so many deadly people and helped me overcome a lot."

Johnson said that as First Nations designers it is important to speak up and talk about what the industry needs.

"We have impact that's without a doubt, and we are visionaries," she said.

"Conceptually, we serve. I would like to see investment in regional and remote economies so people can prosper on country in a non-paternalistic way.

"I think fashion can be a powerful tool of empowerment and amplified self-determination and agency.

"I also love truly original work. When creatives break the rules and free themselves from imposed constructs.

"It's also an opportunity to speak to the things that matter to you. Everyone wearing your work becomes a part of the journey carrying your message.

"With my work, I want it to be joyous and a celebration of us - radical self-love!

"I want it to be armour as well, like being wrapped in a big hug from your ancestors and a little bit of a billboard telling the world how you feel."

Looking ahead, Johnson has plans to further the fashion brand and creative agency, gaining more recognition and exposure for First Nations peoples.

"As art and fashion design, it's always been a labour of love," she said.

"I love agitating, experimenting and creating things I want to see in the world.

"I'm currently working for BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation, who focus on First Nations LGBTQSB+ representation and advocacy.

"I'm always grateful for the opportunity to contribute to projects like Reclamation...there are always projects on the go.

"I wouldn't know myself without creating."

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