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Luca Saunders sets her sights on success
From growing up in a small beachside town to shooting on the shores of Byron Bay...
Phoebe Blogg 28 Apr 2026
Indigenous Fashion Projects unveils Country to Couture 2026 designer line up
Presented in partnership with Indigenous Fashion Projects, the highly anticipate...
Phoebe Blogg 24 Mar 2026
First Nations fashion celebrated on Larrakia Country
The 10th anniversary Country to Couture runway and the National Indigenous Fashi...
Phoebe Blogg 26 Aug 2025
First Nations designer Grace Lillian Lee shines among Paris stars
Paris Couture Fashion Week 2025 was introduced to the name Grace Lillian Lee, et...
Maria Marouchtchak 29 Jul 2025
Cassie Puruntatameri closes Barunga’s First Top Model Showcase with power and pride
As the golden sun dipped behind the trees on Jawoyn Country, a hush of anticipat...
Nicole Brown 18 Jun 2025
From Indigenous Engagement Advisor to successful First Nations model, Style Up catches up with Ieesha Caton

After walking the runway at this year's 2025 Australian Fashion Week as a proud First Nations model, Ieesha Caton spoke with on all things career, community and culture.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg May 29, 2025
Cassie Puruntatameri to lead ‘Barunga Next Top Model: Unearthed’ program at Barunga Festival

Held annually in the Northern Territory, the Barunga Festival is a unique celebration of Aboriginal culture, sport, music, and community. For more than 30 years, it has brought together people from al...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg May 20, 2025
Five minutes with emerging Blaklist Agency model Tiah Rotumah

Fresh off the Australian Fashion Week catwalk, Style Up sat down with emerging First Nations model Tiah Rotumah to hear about how the young creative landed herself a spot at one of the industries most...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg May 19, 2025
International runways await as Jones signs with Next London

Known within the fashion industry for his down to earth nature and growing presence on the runway, this year First Nations model Pierce Jones has had yet another success with the talented model now an...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Mar 25, 2025
Sarrita King x EDITION bring 'Walking on Country' to PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival's Resort Glam Runway

Gurindji Waanyi contemporary artist Sarrita King has again teamed up with Alice van Meurs, the visionary behind EDITION to revive their 'Walking on Country' collection on the Resort Glam Runway at Pay...

Maria Marouchtchak Maria Marouchtchak Mar 6, 2025
Five minutes with First Nations model Jay Campbell

Known for his down-to-earth nature and go-getter attitude, First Nations model Jay Campbell is proving a career in the fashion industry can progressively boom in a matter of months.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jan 21, 2025
Filmmaker Alden Lyall's short film captures growth of Indigenous fashion industry

Kuku Yalanji and Kuku Thaypan filmmaker Alden Lyall explores the transformative journey of Benita Williams in his film, Empowering Dreams, Nurturing Talent.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 3, 2024
Aavaisha Simone Cockatoo-Collins soars from cafe to couture

Emerging First Nations model Aavaisha Simone Cockatoo-Collins is proving that a chance encounter and a great deal of hard work can go a long way in breaking into the fast-paced fashion industry.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Nov 29, 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.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 28, 2024
Billie Jean Hamlet the face of Seafolly Australia’s Destination Summer Campaign and new global ambassador

Walmatjarri/Yamatiji model Billie Jean Hamlet has added to her ever-growing career success with the announcement she is the face of Seafolly Australia's newest campaign, Destination Summer, as well as...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 9, 2024
Style Up sits down with emerging First Nations model Jake Powers

Proud Bardi man - with connections to Yaruwu and Kija Country - Jake Powers has engaged in a variety of runway opportunities across Australia.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Sep 6, 2024
First Nations fashion lights up the runway in the Top End

This month Australia's top end stole the fashion spotlight. First Nations designers, models and creatives flocked to the Territory for Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair's (DAAF) renowned Country to Couture r...

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Phoebe Blogg Aug 27, 2024
Modelling icon helps next generation hit the runway

When young Indigenous models stride down the catwalk, they are walking in the footsteps of Elaine George. At the age of 17, George was the first Aboriginal model to make the cover of Vogue Australia...

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Liz Hobday Aug 19, 2024
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