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Designer Brodie George said it was a proud moment watching her daughter's artwork debut at a fashion show in her remote hometown of Fitzroy Crossing.
One of Brodie George's first breaks as an artist came when she was about 10 years old. Brodie George and her daughter Ngoorloona at SKUTTA '26.
"She's making her debut at a similar age to me, which is really, really beautiful," Ms George said. Ms George grew up in Fitzroy Crossing, more than 2,000 kilometres north of Perth in Western Australia's Kimberley region. ) She is the founder of swimwear label Jalayimiya, a brand launched in 2022 celebrating local art and community connection. Ms George returned to Fitzroy Crossing last week, showcasing multiple collections at the SKUTTA '26 fashion runway.
Run by the Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation, the event showcased the work of 10 designers from across the Fitzroy Valley. Among the Jalayimiya pieces modelled at sunset was a surf suit featuring the debut artwork of Ms George's daughter. The fashion event brought together multiple generations of designers, artists and models from more than 40 communities. Brodie George said it was a proud moment watching her daughter's design modelled on the runway.
"I think just seeing what can come out of such a small place really inspires people," she said.to overseas exhibitions, artists from the Fitzroy Valley are no strangers to the world stage. ABC Kimberley: Rachel JacksonIt's something Eva Nargoodah knows all too well, having travelled to Singapore and the United Arab Emirates through art. She runs Rukaji Designs with her eldest daughter, Jonian "Ivy" Nargoodah.
The pair pay homage to their home, creating bush dyes from locally sourced items including puffball mushrooms, tree bark and rusted objects. Three of Eva Nargoodah's granddaughters were among those who modelled the collection on the outback catwalk.
"This beautiful, natural colour from country. "ABC Kimberley: Rachel JacksonEva Nargoodah said she hoped the event would inspire young people to take up artistic and creative opportunities. "If they put their whole effort and feelings into it. "(Eva and Ivy Nargoodah are travelling to Melbourne next month with their designs, bringing the colours of their country to the city.
The meaning of SKUTTA The event's name stems from the Fitzroy Kriol word "skudda", which has a number of positive meanings. ABC Kimberley: Rachel JacksonOrganisers said their take on SKUTTA is more of a mindset, and all about "proudly being your deadly self". Marra Worra Worra community programs manager Deborah Carter said about half the designs were made by young people.
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