Melbourne Fashion Week   

First Nations fashion brand Van Ermel Scherer to showcase at Melbourne Fashion Week
The new Aboriginal luxury swim and resortwear house making waves within the fash...
Phoebe Blogg 18 Sep 2026
First Nations stars to shine at Melbourne Fashion Week
Leading Indigenous designers are set to star at Australia's longest-running and...
Phoebe Blogg 17 Sep 2026
'Feels very full circle': Rowland reflects on leading Melbourne Fashion Week's ganbu marra runway
A veteran in the First Nations fashion community, few can style a runway which i...
Phoebe Blogg 28 Oct 2025
KingKing Creative debuts at Melbourne Fashion Week
In an exciting first for the creative sister duo and proud Gurindji and Waanyi w...
Phoebe Blogg 24 Oct 2025
Yapa Mali designer Maddy Hope Hodgetts shares Bunggan River story in new collection
Despite having a baby, being on maternity leave and juggling her new role as a m...
Phoebe Blogg 24 Oct 2025
Clair Helen blends storytelling, escapism, and Country in new Saltwater Woman collection

Maintaining her international reputation, designer Clair Helen Parker continues to offer garments which put First Nations fashion on the global radar.

October 23, 2025
Ngali showcases new Yawa collection at Melbourne Fashion Week's Opulent Tastes runway

Popular First Nations fashion brand Ngali stole the spotlight with an impressive reveal at Melbourne Fashion Week's Opulent Tastes runway on Tuesday.

October 22, 2025
'Sequins in the spotlight': Banbu showcases Desert Dream collection at Melbourne Fashion Week

Translating to "born" in Kooma/Guwamu, Banbu is a brand which believes clothing is a powerful form of self-expression and a celebration of individuality.

October 21, 2025
ganbu marra runway sets the tone at Melbourne Fashion Week

Frontrunners of First Nations fashion were spotlighted on the ganbu marra runway to commence Melbourne Fashion Week on Monday. This year's all Indigenous runway event showcased several emerging and es...

October 21, 2025
Kaninda reveals new collection inspired by Pilbara at Melbourne Fashion Week

Returning to the Melbourne Fashion Week runway for the second time, First Nations fashion brand Kaninda revealed their new 'Dry Season' 2026 collection on Monday.

October 21, 2025
1 Hotel Melbourne to host Melbourne Fashion Week’s opening ganbu marra runway

1 Hotel Melbourne is proud to be the official accommodation partner of the 2025 Melbourne Fashion Week ganbu marra runway runway event. An inspiring celebration of Blak excellence showcasing both emer...

October 13, 2025
First Nations designers set to showcase at Melbourne Fashion Week

Melbourne Fashion Week is set to return next month with showstopping runways, fashion moments, industry talks, exhibitions and more. Taking place from October 20th to 26th under this year's theme, 'Co...

September 18, 2025
First Nations makeup artist Louise Stuart reflects on experience at Melbourne Fashion Week

Known for her unique eye for detail and the ability to look at people as somewhat of a physical canvas, Mildura-based makeup artist Louise Stuart is no stranger to the beauty scene.

November 13, 2024
MAARA Collective unveiles Desert Bloom collection at Melbourne Fashion Week

Yuwaalaraay designer and creative director of brand MAARA Collective, Julie Shaw, has debuted her latest feminine yet contemporary designs at Melbourne Fashion Week.

October 29, 2024
Ngali showcases new Durinya collection at Melbourne Fashion Week

Whilst tranquil in design and colourway, First Nations fashion brand Ngali gained the attention of both consumers and critics with an engaging runway at last week's Melbourne Fashion Week.

October 28, 2024
"The oceans are rising & so are we": Melbourne Fashion Week collaboration sparks climate justice dialogue

Guided by fate, First Nations creatives Natisha Tabua and Lucas Schober, feeling stuck in a creative rut, found new direction by taking on the Closing Showcase at this year's Melbourne Fashion Week.

October 28, 2024
House of Darwin founder Shaun Edwards on growth, collaboration, and Melbourne Fashion Week

From new store openings to collaborative projects and ongoing fundraisers, in 2024 First Nations clothing company House of Darwin has continued to make headlines.

October 28, 2024
Rising First Nations star Lindyn Rowland returns to the runway for Melbourne Fashion Week

Proud Wiradjuri and Waiben Island man Lindyn Rowland is no stranger to the spotlight. Known for his vibrant energy and enthusiasm, Rowland returned to the runway for Melbourne Fashion Week last week.

October 28, 2024
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