Tarlisa Gaykamangu Covers Vogue Australia September by Robbie Fimmano AOC Fashion

Rising model Tarlisa Gaykamangu covers the September 2023 issue of Vogue Australia [IG], as she embarks on her career as a fashion model.

Petta Chua styles Gaykamangu in luxury looks from Burberry, Chanel, Gucci, Miu Miu, Tiffany & Co and more. Sydney-based photographer Robbie Fimmano [IG] is in the studio.

The bilingual model, who speaks English and Djambarrpuyngu — one of the many languages of East Arnhem Land, had a helping hand from her Aunty Liandra, interviewed previously by Vogue Australia.

Tarlisa Gaykamangu at Bottega Veneta

In their cover story about Tarlisa Gayamangu, Vogue Australia notes that slowly, “the idea that models need to fit a predetermined mould and work in with the existing system, and not the other way around, is being rewired in the fashion industry at large.”

AOC agrees but also believes deeply that the fashion industry is much too reliant on South Sudanese models. White models must make way for many more models of color — Latinos, indigenous cultures models like Tarlisa, Asians from China to India, Arab models and peoples beyond my quick list.

It’s also clear that the range of potential models of color with African ancestry is vast and barely tapped. Because we learn about the world from each of these women and men, wider representation is desired by AOC.

AOC has always sought to tell these stories in a world that desperately needs more collective respect among its peoples. We share more information about Tarlisa’s heritage.

Who are Yolngu People in Australia?

By Lulu AI for Anne: The Yolngu people are an indigenous group living in the northeastern region of Arnhem Land in Australia. They have inhabited this area for over 60,000 years, maintaining strong connections to their land and cultural practices. Yolngu society is characterized by its rich oral traditions, intricate kinship systems, and a deep spiritual relationship with the environment.

Yolngu spirituality revolves around the concept of "Dreaming" or "Djukurpa," which encompasses creation stories, ancestral beings, and the sacred relationships between Yolngu people and their natural surroundings. The Dreaming narratives explain the origins of the world, its landscapes, and the laws governing behavior and the harmonious coexistence with nature. Ritual ceremonies like the "Bunggul" serve as a way for Yolngu people to express their spiritual connection with the land and honor their ancestors.

Read AOC’s entire article for more insights about the Yolngu peoples on link top of post.