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First Nations artists, Pride and mental health: Volley talks collabs

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Australian shoe company Volley has recently completed its Walk in their Shoes collaboration with First Nations artists and the National Gallery of Australia as part of its commitment to partner with organisations on projects that reflect its values. The showcase enabled the artists involved to illustrate what it’s like to walk in their shoes.

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Berlei bra design is cultural appropriation, Aboriginal artists say

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A bra design competition that was supposed to raise money to help those affected by breast cancer has instead resulted in lingerie brand Berlei being accused of cultural appropriation after it chose a design featuring Aboriginal symbols created by a non-Indigenous artist as one of the winners. We’re in 2021.

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Winners of 2021 National Indigenous Fashion Awards revealed

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The winners of the second annual National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) were announced in Darwin on Tuesday evening, in a ceremony that celebrated the talent and innovation of First Nations artists and fashion designers. The post Winners of 2021 National Indigenous Fashion Awards revealed appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Art and upcycling: How Casetify plans to reach 100 stores globally by 2025

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Following its store launch in Sydney earlier this year, Hong Kong-based tech accessories brand Casetify is planning to expand across Australia, as part of a larger goal of reaching 100 stores globally by 2025. We will continue to [bring] Australians tech accessory designs that best represent them.”

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H&M sues Shein, alleging designs were copied

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Having reportedly prepared for the lawsuit since July 2021, H&M accused Shein of plagiarism and “stealing” the designs of its products, stating that there is “striking resemblance between the products showing they must have been copied”. The next hearing will be on July 31.

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Reconciliation Week pop-up shines a spotlight on First Nations brands

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There’s been a noticeable increase in consumer demand for First Nations brands and products over the last few years, and the number of partnerships between mainstream retailers and Indigenous artists and designers. A Yorta Yorta and Boonwurrung woman, Muir was inspired to start the label after she became pregnant with her daughter.

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‘Passion never fails’: Why Casetify is going all in on the metaverse

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Back in March 2021, Wesley Ng, like much of the world, became aware of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for the first time. “I I got a bit of FOMO,” the co-founder and CEO of Hong Kong-based tech accessories brand Casetify, said at the Marketing Pulse virtual conference last week. “So

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