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Banksia: Mob in Fashion founder and model Nathan McGuire talks Mob in Fashion and the Future/History showcase

Mob in Fashion founder and model Nathan McGuire joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about showcase Future/History which will be open as part of Melbourne Fashion Festival at the Melbourne Museum from March 3-12.

As the second phase of the Future/History project, the showcase features 16 garments made on and with materials from Country by three artists: Lillardia Briggs-Houston, Delvene Cockatoo-Collins and Cassie Leatham.

Nathan also spoke about the Mob in Fashion program which was created to elevate First Nations voices and representation behind the scenes in the fashion industry through learning and training placements, networking and relationship-building opportunities, and pathways to paid work and scholarships.

Find out more about Mob in Fashion here

More info on the Future/History exhibition here

Image: Marija Ivkovic

Listen to Banksia: Mob in Fashion founder and model Nathan McGuire talks Mob in Fashion and the Future/History showcase13:0527 February 2023