Aiming to celebrate the talent of Australia\u2019s best Aboriginal and Torres Strait designers, the show was curated by Bendigo Art Gallery\u2019s First Nations curator and Kaantju woman Shonae Hobson.<\/p>\n With about 60 pieces on display by individual designers and brands including Grace Lilian Lee, Lyn-Al Young, Lisa Waup x Verner, Hopevale Arts and Culture Centre, MAARA Collective, the Yarrenyty Arltere Artists, AARLI Fashion and LORE, Ms Hobson said it\u2019s clear by the breadth of artists that Indigenous fashion isn\u2019t a trend.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s an important movement that has put Indigenous voices and artistic expression at the centre of the global fashion agenda,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cPioneering artists and makers are carving the future of fashion and design in Australia and leading important conversations about ethical and sustainable practices.<\/p>\n \u201cContemporary Indigenous fashion is celebrated for its rich storytelling and avant-garde aesthetic and the fusion of old and new materials and techniques.<\/p>\n \u201cWoven into the fabric of this show is a shared vision for storytelling, continuation of cultural practices and optimism for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n Bendigo Art Gallery director Jessica Bridgfoot said the exhibited collection marks a significant moment in Australia\u2019s cultural history and celebrates that First Australian design is gaining traction around the country.<\/p>\n \u201cThe fact that this exhibition, created by Bendigo Gallery, will travel to Canberra reinforces just how powerful it is, a must see for every Australian,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m so excited to shine a light on a significant cultural fashion movement blossoming here in Australia, a design movement that is Indigenous led, industrious, innovative and has the potential to redefine the way the world engages with Indigenous Australian culture and history.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Grace-Lillian-Lee-Body-Armour-\u2013-A-Weave-of-Reflection-Pink-and-Orange-mid-200x300.jpg\")