From the sandhills of Central West Queensland to the runways of Queen Street Mall, Indigenous not-for-profit Red Ridge has showcased their unique designs during Brisbane Fashion Month.
Born from a desire to bring arts to the outback and directly impact and support the community to bring their stories to a broader audience, Red Ridge the Label celebrates central western Queensland Aboriginal artists by applying their work on fashion garments ready for commercial sale.
Red Ridge the Label have been popular designers on catwalks around the country and most recently presented as part of the Brisbane Designer Showcase that was open to the public during Fashion Month in October.
In 2022, Red Ridge the Label received $60,000 funding for their Canvas to Catwalk project as part of Advance Queensland Regional Futures Collaborative Projects.
Advance Queensland Regional Lead Helen Burrell said the event during Brisbane Fashion Month was a huge success and a culmination of the Canvas to Catwalk project.
“There wasn’t a spare seat in the crowd appreciating the talent and stunning fashions on display, with a lot of applause and great engagement before and after the show,” she said.
The Advance Queensland Regional Futures Collaborative Projects program supports regional innovation leaders to collaborate with partners to unlock Queensland’s economic potential, whether by solving a significant problem or creating an opportunity for the regions.
Applications for the current round of Regional Futures Collaborative Projects closes on 31 October 2023.
