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Indigenous Fashion Reclaims Australian Runways
11 May
Summary
- First Nations Fashion and Design held their first runway show in four years.
- The 'Reclamation' show featured six Indigenous brands and designers.
- FNFD aims to permanently embed Indigenous voices in Australian fashion.

On Sunday night in Sydney, First Nations Fashion and Design (FNFD) staged their significant 'Reclamation' runway show, the collective's first in four years. This event highlighted the work of six Indigenous brands and designers, presented by an all-Indigenous modeling cast.
FNFD announced plans to establish an annual runway platform for Indigenous designers. Founder Grace Lillian Lee emphasized that 'Reclamation' was designed to challenge and expand the fashion system, aiming for the permanent integration of Indigenous voices within Australia's fashion landscape, rather than temporary inclusion.