What began as a local runway concept evolved into a sun-drenched editorial celebrating self-expression, style, and strength. Powered by collaboration with Campaign Edge Sprout, Cassie Black, Lazy Suzan, Tiwi Land Council, Tourism NT, Barunga Festival, and more.
Credits:
Photography & Direction: Dave Blake @daveblakephoto & Grace Fox @foxyfilmss| Fashion: Lazy Suzan Studio @lazysusanstudio, Fabrics by Injalak Arts, Merrepen Arts, Djilpin Arts, Tiwi Arts, and House of Darwin | Makeup: Alice Cirrottola (MECCA) | Campaign Production: Sprout | Community & Cultural Partners: Barunga Festival, Tiwi Land Council, Tourism NT, Major Events NT, NT Australia, Cassie Black, MECCA, Participating Art Centres, Bagala Aboriginal Corporation, Traditional Elders | Model Mentors: Cassie Black, Madame Zuzu | Participating Models: Jaydon Black, Miley Cunningham, Jaida-Marie Fejo, Cedella McGrady, Tyson Matthew Ryan, Iesha Poyner-Gambley, Davina Puruntatameri, Mia Puruntatameri, Shenala Taylor, Columbiere Tipungwuti.
Behind the scenes
Go behind the scenes of Barunga Next Top Model, a powerful photographic project celebrating First Nations youth, identity, and fashion at the 2025 Barunga Festival in the Northern Territory, Australia.
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