Australian fashion week 2023: Denni Francisco to be first Indigenous designer to hold solo show

Wiradjuri designer to hold standalone runway for her label Ngali as the event continues to feel shockwaves from pandemic

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For the first time in Australian fashion week’s 23-year history, an Indigenous Australian designer will hold a standalone show.

Denni Francisco of Indigenous clothing label Ngali said it was “exciting, exhilarating and a little bit terrifying” to be holding her first solo show at the event, which takes place from 15 to 19 May.