After a dynamic year featuring her designs on New York Fashion Week’s Flying Solo runway, First Nations fashion designer Colleen Tighe Johnson is set to present her brand, Buluuy Mirrii, at the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair’s Country to Couture runway. Johnson, a proud Gomeroi woman from Moree, NSW, has taken ‘Buluuy Mirrii’ (meaning Black Star in Gomeroi) to international heights. First Nations Designer Colleen Tighe Johnson to Unveil New Collection at Country to Couture
“Participating in New York Fashion Week has been incredibly beneficial for Buluuy Mirrii. The worldwide exposure has opened up many opportunities,” Johnson told Style Up.
Returning for her second showcase at Country to Couture, Johnson will debut Buluuy Mirrii’s new collection, Seven Sisters. “This is the first Australian launch of the Seven Sisters collection. It tells the story of the Seven Sisters, a narrative that spans across the center of Australia and through the heart of Gomeroi Country,” she shared.
Country to Couture, held alongside the annual Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) since 2016, is a key event for the First Nations fashion community. It showcases the best of emerging and established designers, highlighting Johnson’s growth and creativity.
As Johnson prepares for the event, she looks forward to reconnecting with fellow First Nations designers and industry professionals. “The Buluuy Mirrii team is gearing up for Country to Couture, ready to celebrate and share our cultural stories with designers from all over the nation on this major platform,” she said.
With Buluuy Mirrii’s increasing acclaim, the Seven Sisters collection is anticipated to captivate both new and returning audiences. Johnson emphasizes that her cultural heritage is the cornerstone of her creativity and inspiration. “Culture is my influencer. It shapes my creativity and allows me to tell unique cultural stories through fashion,” she said.
The Seven Sisters collection by Buluuy Mirrii will be showcased at Country to Couture’s Boundless runway on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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