Buluuy Mirrii at PLITZS NY City Fashion Week
artists to design Gomeroi artwork that hold cultural significance in the stories and places and themes that are depicted. This artwork is then printed onto luxury fabrics that I use to design the fashion that is showcased in the show,” Colleen explains.
The stories behind the fabrics and designs are outlined in the event program, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of our cultural richness, and strongly demonstrates how traditional Gomeroi culture is being used on the contemporary stage on international Fashion events across the world.
“At this stage of my career, the opportunities being offered to me are too good to pass up. They are creating so many opportunities not just for me, but for my community, but they are running my personal finances dry”, Colleen said.
She has just launched a fundraising campaign through the Australian Cultural
Fund to help with the expenses for her September trips to PLITZS New York City Fashion Week and Fashion Speaks International in Canada.
Donations will be used towards travel and accommodation as well as contributing to marketing and to designer participation fees for each show.
Through the Australian Cultural Fund, supporters of Colleen’s campaign will receive a donation receipt just in time for the end of year financial year. Visit https://australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/spirit-of-my-ancestors-buluuy-mirrii/
“My ultimate passion is to operate my own Modelling Academy for young Aboriginal people combining Aboriginal Art, culture and fashion.
Be sure to remember this household name of fashion “Buluuy Mirrii” as she takes over the fashion world with her Gomeroi designs and label.
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