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Celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of First Nations Australians, the evening featured the works of designer Amanda Healy, a Wonnarua woman and social enterprise leader
Fashion became a bridge between cultures as the Australian High Commission hosted a special showcase. Celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of First Nations Australians, the evening featured the works of designer Amanda Healy, a Wonnarua woman and social enterprise leader who aims to highlight Indigenous Australian art through her designs.
Organised in association with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the event brought together fashion designers, socialites, and members of the diplomatic community in the capital.
Nicholas McCaffrey, Chargé d’Affaires, Australian High Commission with Tony Buti, Western Australia’s Attorney General and Minister for Commerce, Tertiary and International Education, Multicultural Interests
Sunil Sethi, FDCI Chairman
Designer Amanda Healy (centre) says, “I am a very big fan of Indian textiles. Prior to COVID, I was a regular visitor, so I’m hoping this will kickstart a new journey into your country’s artisan designers”
'CELEBRATING THE CREATIVITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP OF FIRST NATIONS AUSTRALIANS’Amanda’s work captures the essence of Australia, turning hand-painted First Nations art into luxury clothing. Nicholas McCaffrey, Chargé d’Affaires, Australian High Commission, said, “It is wonderful to see so many of you at this fashion showcase where we celebrate creativity, craftsmanship and cultural richness of First Nations Australians, and that’s important for us at the High Commission.
Amanda’s passion for preserving First Nations Arts & Culture has brought us all here.
The exquisite pieces that are modelled are inspired by the artworks, traditions and culture of First Nations Australia.”
(L-R) Saskia Rao- de Haas, Patrick John Rata, New Zealand High Commissioner and Shubhendra Rao
Anupam Parashar and Charu Parashar
Speaking about the partnership between the fashion worlds of India and Australia, Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI, said, “This is the beginning of a relationship. We were doing many things in the past, and the next show, I am sure, will be either an Indian designer in Australia or an Australian designer like Amanda joining hands with an Indian designer, and we will put together a collection.”
Pawan Sachdeva and Leena Singh
Samant Chauhan
‘I am in awe of the fabrics from India’Sharing her love for Indian fabrics and giving a brief about the showcase, Amanda Healy spoke about her association with India. “We are very excited to be showcasing at the Australian High Commission in Delhi. I am in awe of the fabrics from India and look forward to seeing the latest looks and feels in some of your amazing fabric and clothing stores,” she said, adding, “It is a retrospective of our last 10 years – showing the colours and stories of Indigenous Australia.
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