M/FW25: OPENING RUNWAY+ IN CONVERSATION WITH MIKE NGUYEN
Demure Magazine
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NOV 2025
Through the vision of eyewear designer and stylist, Lindyn Rowland, the ganbu marra (meaning ‘one mob’ in Woi Wurrung) runway opened an impressive and inspiring week of fashion showcases at this year’s Melbourne Fashion Week.
The now-annual show celebrates Blak excellences with an exhibition of emerging and established First Nations talent. Featuring ready-to-wear collections by esteemed designers including Banbu, Gammin Threads, Goompi’s Girl, Yarrenyty Arltere Artists and more, the opening runway saw meticulously crafted Indigenous prints, woven motifs, western style fringe and plenty of cowboy hats and boots.