Founders and sisters behind KingKing Creative, Sarrita and Tarisse King, showcased their brand's latest collection at Australian Fashion Week on Thursday.
With 2026 marking the first time KingKing Creative has appeared at Australian Fashion Week, all eyes were on the catwalk as models walked the sisters' designs down the runway.
Earlier this week Tarisse King told Style Up she and her sister were thrilled to have the opportunity.
"The opportunity came after building KingKing's portfolio over the last year and consistently sharing our art, fashion, and stories with community and industry alike," she said.
"After showcasing our work through events like Country to Couture and Melbourne Fashion Week's Ganbu Marra runway, and Melbourne Fashion Festival, we applied to AFW.
"We got the email five weeks ago asking if we would participate.
"It's a really proud moment for us as Blakfulla sisters to represent our family legacy, our culture, and contemporary Aboriginal fashion on such a major platform."
KingKing Creative impressed audience members with their Calling from Country collection.
"Our collection 'Calling from Country' celebrates bold contemporary Aboriginal design through signature KingKing prints while giving a nod to our ancestors who led the way before us," Tarisse told Style Up.
"The collection reflects connection to Country, strength, identity, and the legacy of our father, William Jungala King, whose artwork and spirit continue to inspire everything we create.
"Audiences can expect earthy prints, wearable art, and pieces that blend luxury fashion with meaningful cultural storytelling."
The opportunity to work together as sisters and share the creative process "means everything to us", Tarisse said.
"KingKing has been built on family, culture, and creativity, so being able to experience these milestones together as sisters makes it even more special.
"We each bring different strengths, and sharing these opportunities keeps us grounded in who we are and why we started. We're incredibly proud to walk this journey side by side while honouring our family and community."
The sisters are looking forward to growing the brand and continuing their creative passion for culturally-infused contemporary garments.
"We're continuing to grow KingKing across fashion, art, and collaborations while staying true to our cultural roots," Tarisse told Style Up.
"We're excited about expanding internationally, building more opportunities for First Nations representation in fashion and design, and continuing to create collections that celebrate Blak excellence.
"We're also passionate about mentoring and uplifting emerging creatives and using our platform to keep sharing positive stories through art and fashion.
"We have recently employed 2 more Aboriginal staff members, making our team of 6 all First Nations women."
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