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Indigenous Fashion Unearthed announces Indigenous Spring Fashion Runway in Melbourne

by Bebe Backhouse Images: Wayne Quilliam

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e are pleased to announce that Indigenous Fashion Unearthed is taking a giant leap forward and are now partaking in the 2013 Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, to be held in Docklands on September 4, 2013.

After a fantastic debut event of unparalleled success at the worldfamous Spiegeltent at Melbourne Arts Centre in March of this year, we have decided to take the leap in search of new opportunities.

In this fashion show, you will still see the fundamental elements of Indigenous Fashion Unearthed –

a world class production, the hottest new and emerging designers and models, and an exclusive slice of Indigenous Australia’s fashionable elite.

The theme for this runway is ‘Generations’ and IFU are both blessed and excited to have Austr alia’s first Indigenous model (and one of the original Sapphires), Lois Peeler, opening the show.

This is a unique event introducing a collaboration of Indigenous talents in various genres within the fashion industry from backstage to the runway.

The Indigenous Spring Fashion Runway provides a platform for Indigenous global fashion

Above. Models: Renee Flavell and Shanice Whiley Below: Model: Tyrone Williams

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Above. Model: Kiara Woods

designers, models, make-up artists, hairstylists and fashion stylists to showcase their works.

“A fashion show is typically a fantasy – it is clothes we can’t usually afford worn by women with

bodies we will never have. This fashion show is taking that fantasy and grounding it in an Indigenous reality.

We are restructuring the very notion of what a runway show is without losing the high-end fashion result.

It’s going to be so special and creative and I could not be more thrilled about it,” said Indigenous Fashion Unearthed Creative Director and Co-Founder, Tina Waru.

The Indigenous Spring Fashion Runway promotes Indigenous fashion, thus providing a place where kindred cultures can come together to blend contemporary fashion with tradition. T his in turn creates a pathway for Indigenous young people to aspire to, ensuring our mission of Indigenous arts promotion, ethnic diversity, acceptance and positive image remain strong.

Left. Model: Reneee Flavell

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With only a couple of weeks until show time, our staff has kicked into full gear. Directors Tina Waru and Wayne Quilliam, along with the dedicated staff and team members of Indigenous Fashion Unearthed are committed to making this production one that goes down in history.

We look forward to seeing you at Central Pier in Docklands on September 4th!

For more information, please contact Bebe Backhouse, Production and Marketing Manager on 043 2561 315, email bebe@ indigenousfashionunearthed. com or visit www. indigenousfashionunearthed.com.

If you would like to become a supporter or sponsor of this exciting initiative today, please contact Tina Waru, Creative Director on 043 0796 086, email tina@indigenousfashionunearthed. com or visit www. indigenousfashionunearthed.com