Transcending the fashion industry and consumer culture, fashion as a concept presents a meaningful vehicle to explore oneself. As a form of self-expression that combines various elements of art, it can encompass a wide range of styles, designs and aesthetics that reflect individual tastes, societal norms, cultural and historical influences.
When the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) announced the landmark exhibition, Africa Fashion, African diasporic textile and fashion industry practitioners in Victoria began gearing up for a moment to be seen and celebrated for their contribution as culture keepers within the art and fashion industry.
