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Roy Hill is proud to have supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders creatives to showcase their incredible talents at New York Fashion Week 2022.

Hailed as one of the marquee events on the style calendar, New York Fashion Week is a collection of runway shows, panels, tutorials and films that influence trends across the globe.

Following Hancock Prospecting’s recent support of the 2022 Brisbane Fashion Festival, this trip provided another opportunity for us to help promote Indigenous up-and-comers to showcase their work on the world’s biggest stage.

Pilbara-based Kariyarra, Ngarluma, Nyul Nyul and Yawuru designer Bobbi Lockyer left Australia for the first time to display her hand-designed fashion brand, Gantharri, as part of Flying Solo’s exclusive Ones To Watch show.

Covered by major publications such as Vogue, the show attracts applications from hundreds of creators worldwide, with only 10 budding designers selected by the panel.

Bardi, Nyul Nyul and Nyikina woman Natika Dann’s luxury swimwear brand, Ihraa Swim, also featured on the famous runways at Pier 59 Studios and Soho Rooftop.

The Pilbara pair were joined in The Big Apple by an Indigenous creative familiar with the United States fashion scene.

Yolngu woman Liandra Gaykamangu, founder and creative director of premium designer swimwear brand Liandra Swim featured her designs at Miami Swim Week in July.

Liandra Swim made its New York Fashion Week debut, premiering her designs at a show called NYFW BLK. This platform aims to help aid the advancement of Black designers by showcasing their work during this historic week.

Joining the designers was Waanyi-Ngadjon man Rob Hookey. Working with brands and designers, the emerging fashion photographer will shoot at studios in Brooklyn with a range of international models while also capturing images of shows featuring Gantharri, Ihraa Swim and Liandra Swim.

During their visit to New York, the group was also welcomed to a reception at the Australian Consul General’s Residence, along with several other creatives.

Supporting artists from the areas where we operate and beyond is another way Roy Hill gives back to all Australians to help build a better future for our nation.

You can read more about the shows and find more images on the National Indigenous Times website.