At Ngali, we take stunning First Nations’ artwork beyond wall display and onto garments to walk the streets and show up in a myriad of places around the world. We strive to practice just-in-time manufacture and offer an alternative to fast fashion. Using high quality fabrics that last, mean our pieces can be worn for the longest time, recycled and eventually up-cycled.
Our collections are beyond trend and designed to move effortlessly through seasons and styled for all occasions.
Ngali is a multi award winning high quality fashion brand. With a commitment to sustainable practices and care for Country we work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists to translate stunning works of art onto premium-quality clothing and collectibles.
The process of our work operates through the lens of Yindayamarra - fashion that shows respect, is polite, considered, gentle to Country and shows honour to the cross country collaborations we have with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives.
‘Ngali’ translates to ‘we’ or ‘us’ in a number of Aboriginal languages. And through our brand, we’re creating the ‘us’ we’d like to see: a harmonious, sustainable and equitable union of people with Country and each other.
Our Process
When creating, we ask ourselves: Does the silhouette honor the artwork? Is the garment made with sustainability in mind? Will it be comfortable? Can it be paired with sneakers, ankle boots, or heels? Can a Ngali dress take you from lunch to a walk on Country? From a business meeting to a casual outing? Can it easily travel with you?
At Ngali, we design pieces that allow our stories to walk the streets and show up anywhere in the world. Our clothing is crafted for versatility, quality, and longevity—meant to be worn every day, not just on special occasions. We focus on slow fashion that transcends trends, creating pieces that will carry you from one season to the next.
The Why Behind Our Work
As a Wiradjuri woman, creating Ngali has been a journey embedded in reflexivity and culture. When I began I asked, what could fashion as a platform do to communicate our stories to a wider audience and how could fashion work to change mindsets about fashion consumption and respect for Country and celebrate First Nations creativity across mediums.
The process of Ngali’s work operates through the lens of Yindayamarra - fashion that shows respect, is polite, considered, gentle to Country and shows honour to the cross country collaborations with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives.
