By Conor Byrne and Holly Richardson, ABC Posted Wed 4 October 2023 Seven models pose solemnly for the camera and, without saying a word, let the fashion do the talking. The words emblazoned on their hand-stitched pieces for this photo shoot have a far bigger message than any fashion trend on display. “I’m hoping the […]
Read More Yarrabah community uses art and fashion to make statement about the VoiceBy Treena Clark and Peter McNeil, University of Technology Sydney 5 September 2023 During the campaign for the 1967 First Nations referendum, which would go on to receive a 90.77% “yes” vote, the late human rights campaigner Faith Bandler believed fashion and clothing could play a key role in encouraging voters. A South Sea Islander/Scottish […]
Read More From badges to ball gowns: how fashion took centre-stage in the 1967 and 2023 referendumsBy Treena Clark, University of Technology Sydney 21 June 2023 First Nations-designed t-shirts, in the form of flag motifs, political slogans and cultural art, are a significant part of First Nations fashion, art and style. But when did wearing cultural and political t-shirts begin, and what were they like? T-shirts were originally undergarments, yet it […]
Read More How the iconic Aboriginal flag T-shirt came to beBy Rachael Hocking, NITV News 24 March 2021 ‘Where did you get that shirt?’ Whether it’s the annual NAIDOC march, Invasion Day protest or waiting at your local Aboriginal Medical Service, chances are you’ve heard that question. Girramay, Kuku Nyungul and South Sea Islander woman Louise Hunter said it was this question, and the yarns […]
Read More ‘It’s about belonging’: Exhibition looks at history of Black designs in QLD
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