An Indigenous fashion event celebrating designers from the Kimberley has helped grieving mothers Joycelyn and Amber McCarthy mentally and physically.
The work of two designers driven by a sense of shared grief has been unveiled at a unique fashion show in far northern Western Australia.
The aunt and niece from Fitzroy Crossing had been working on their collection, Yitilal, for five years. "With me, going through bereavement and still going through it, our art and collection helps us stay focused and helps us mentally."Their designs, incorporating prints of crocodiles and barramundi, represented the importance of the Fitzroy River to their community and drew inspiration from the devastating Fitzroy Crossing flood in 2023.
"It's really important, showcasing different designers from the Kimberley, and also getting up and coming models to get the chance to strut the runway," Ms Rogers, 24, said.Amber and Joycelyn's works were one of 13 collections from artists and designers across the region at the event, which drew a crowd of about 500 people at the weekend.
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