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Indigenous fashion behind the scenes
supplied by Tina Waru 21 August 2015
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or the past three years Global Indigenous Management has featured their ‘Indigenous Fashion Runway’ as part of Virgin Australia’s Melbourne Fashion Festival Cultural Program and Melbourne Spring Fashion Week’s Curated Program. Recently returning from their successful international debut in Taranaki, New Zealand, they are rearing to go as they prepare for their unique runway event that takes the audience on a journey behind the scenes of the Indigenous Fashion Runway. An amazing collection of global Indigenous fashion celebrating New Zealand Maori, Australian Aboriginal, Pacific Nations, First Nation designers, and models will
captivate the audience with vibrant colours, tribal patterns and textiles. More than just another runway, in the lead up to the event, Global Indigenous Management (GIM) will partner with the Indigenous Runway Project to deliver a mentorship program that helps to encourage confidence and self- esteem of Indigenous youth. In Taranaki New Zealand Manukorihi Paa Reserve Trustees and the Western Institute of Technology in Taranaki supported the initiative by providing its training venues and resources and like them the Melbourne Aboriginal Youth Sport and Recreation Coop Ltd will provide the training grounds for the eager numbers of Indigenous youth from all over Australia. Indigenous Runway Project success has led to nominations for
Australian National Awards, with over 2,500 expressions of interests from across Australia to participate in the program and it is recognized today as one of the most celebrated initiatives and runway events as part of Australia’s top fashion festivals. Indigenous youth will be taken on a journey of self-discovery, cultural awareness and appreciation of identity. As many will for the first time, be introduced to the world of fashion and have the opportunity to feature on the runway or gain work experience backstage. They will be joined on the runway by Maori and Pacific Nation models; all of who have had experience on the international runway platforms. The founder Tina Waru says “This is about empowerment so
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that our people alongside their Indigenous brothers and sisters can gain confidence, strength and pride to showcase and successfully transition into the fashion industry. It is up to us to create these platforms and build the capacity within the industry so that our stories and histories are told right and that the works and skills of our people can be appreciated and celebrated not just by an individual but as a collective”. According to Tina it is an industry that remains untapped by First Nations peoples. The Indigenous Fashion Runway is a unique event that looks to celebrate the diverse cultures of various lands. It presents a modern interpretation of cultural identity featuring delicate hand-woven garments, printed fabrics, incredible
haute-couture pieces and striking Indigenous models, talent, makeup artists, and many other creatives; it’s a show unlike any other. Raw, beautiful and full of insights: A unique look behind the scenes of a fashion runway and not just any runway, but the Indigenous Fashion Runway. The Indigenous Fashion Runway has lived up to its expectations and is described as one of the most professional and ethereal runways to experience. This year Global Indigenous Management presents a runway like no other – an inside look to their runway and a viewing experience like never before. What are the stories behind Indigenous Fashion? Join us as we take you on a journey behind the scenes as the global Indigenous models come in for their fittings,
hair and makeup, designers create their magic with textures and colors and global Indigenous producers and creative director share the inspiration and show how they bring it all together on the runway. So get your fashion show fix and shop the looks you love from the runway and backstage with an exclusive pass to buy straight from the racks and meet the alluring collection of global Indigenous designers and models. The story begins and ends on the runway in the most unique way imaginable. This event will provide you an exclusive look in to all areas behind the scenes of what it is really like to prepare for a fashion runway and no less an Indigenous fashion runway inclusive of an all global Indigenous cast.
EvErgrEEn IndIgEnous AdvAncEmEnt ProgrAm 2016
PUBLIC SERVICE ROLES On behalf of our client, who is a large Government Department, Ochre is currently looking for Indigenous Australians to start an exciting career as part of their Evergreen Program. Work roles include: • Compliance Officer • Administration Officer • Client Experience Officer The position may be filled in the following site/s: Adelaide, Albury, Canberra, Chermside, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne Metro (Box Hill, Dandenong, Melbourne CBD, Moonee Ponds), Newcastle, Parramatta, Penrith, Perth, Townsville, Wollongong Successful applicants will be employed at the APS2 level with a starting salary of over $50,000. Participants who successfully complete the 18 month program (including a 12 month probation period) will be offered permanent employment and may be advanced to the next classification level (APS3) with a pay increase. As per subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 these positions are open only to Australians of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Information sessions are being held in the locations listed above from the 13th to the 19th August 2015. For more information about the dates and venues visit www.ochreworkforcesolutions.com.au APPLICATIONS OPEN 10TH AUGUST 2015 AND CLOSE 26TH AUGUST 2015 (5PM AEST) For Details and Application information Visit http://www.ochreworkforcesolutions.com.au
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