Indigenous designer Corin Corcoran is grabbing the fashion world's spotlight with her works' tactile texture and bold colourways.

When catching up with Style Up before Melbourne Fashion Festival earlier this month, Corcoran shared how her label and range of garments as grown and evolved with her.

"I don't really consider my work to be a brand; I do view my work as an artist would a canvas. It's how I share my stories and how I start important conversations, and though that has been beneficial to me in ways," Corcoran told Style Up.

"I believe in fashion there are limits with what can be said and done in the industry, and distancing myself from the business side of that keeps me as an artist and keeps me limitless with what I can do both visually and with my messages. I am very lucky to have this freedom.

"In terms of differentiating, I think every First Nations designer comes from a unique background and has their own individual stories they show through their works that should all be seen and heard! I am very lucky to share a space with other mob."

When speaking on her recent presentation at Melbourne Fashion Festival the talented designer shared what was involved both on the runway and behind the scenes.

"I was blessed enough to dive headfirst into the year in preparation for the BACK IN BLAK runway for MFF and am very excited to be showcased with such talented mob again this year," she said.

"The collection this year I focused on heavier concepts with more bespoke works, to convey my stories. Each year I'm more inspired by my trauma and the trauma I see within objects, things that have been discarded and how to bring new life to that while also acknowledging its past and the importance of recognizing its past to be where it is, where we are.

"All my works are recycled and found objects so in preparation I have been out in nature collecting 'rubbish' and 'waste' materials, anything I can find really."

Corcoran said recognition of First Nations designers is on the march.

"I would say every year we are getting better and improving in the industry with including mob and recognition for First Nations creatives," she said.

"I love that we have specific shows showcasing First Nations creatives and I think it's super important to have those spaces! However, I believe, as well as this, we have some of the best designers and artists in the world and I would love to see First Nations creatives be included in all works and all projects for a wider audience to see us. But more than just inclusion for the sake of optics."

For the remainder of 2025, Corcoran is eager to engage in a range of new opportunities and further purpell her art and artistic practice.

"I don't have anything coming up yet, but my DMs and email are open for all opportunities! I will continue focusing on my art and hopefully be better at posting it on social media this year," she said.

"Super excited to see where this year takes us and to see all the other First Nations creatives continue to thrive."

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