Ramingining fashion parade celebrates Yolngu art and design
The remote Arnhem Land community of Ramingining hosted a week-long fashion event featuring workshops, a runway show, and a photoshoot. The parade showcased garments from the Ḻomuyirr (Soar) 2024 and Garkambarryirri (Daybreak) 2025 collections, created by Bula’bula Arts and Darwin-based Black Cat Couture NT. Local Yolngu artists handpainted fabric panels featuring designs like Lidji Lidji (Crimson Finches), Bonba (butterflies), and Gumang (Magpie Geese). Twenty-four local models participated in a modelling and wellbeing workshop led by Tiwi Islands model Cassie Black. Senior weaver Evonne Munuyngu opened the parade wearing a cape with handpainted panels depicting the Banumburr (Morning Star story). About 200 people attended, supporting 19 artists whose works appeared on handpainted and screen-printed fabric and woven pandanus accessories. The collections debuted at Country to Couture in 2024 and 2025.
Key facts
- Event held in Ramingining, Arnhem Land, Australia
- Week-long event included workshops, runway show, and photoshoot
- Collections: Ḻomuyirr (Soar) 2024 and Garkambarryirri (Daybreak) 2025
- Collaboration between Bula’bula Arts and Black Cat Couture NT
- 24 local models trained in workshop with Cassie Black
- 19 artists contributed handpainted and screen-printed designs
- Senior weaver Evonne Munuyngu opened the parade
- About 200 people attended the fashion show
Entities
Artists
- Cassie Black
- Jasmane Garrawurra
- Raina Gaykamangu
- Andrew Wanamilil
- Judy Yirrkili
- Lisa Gurrulpa
- Sylvia Gurrulpa
- Evonne Munuyngu
- Joy Burruna
- Leonie Malanygjuray
- Samantha Lethwidge
- Andrew Malibirr
- Margaret Malibirr
- Sebina Durrurrnga
- Angela Malibirr
- Lidji Lidji
Institutions
- Bula’bula Arts
- Black Cat Couture NT
- Country to Couture
Locations
- Ramingining
- Arnhem Land
- Australia
- Darwin
- Tiwi Islands