The Label at Melbourne Fashion Week 2026: In the Media

On Monday 19 October, Saretta The Label joined the ganbu marra opening runway at Melbourne Fashion Week. Held at the National Gallery of Victoria and led by First Nations Creative Director Lindyn Rowland, the show brought First Nations designers together to share their work on a national stage.

We’ve gathered the articles and interviews that have featured Saretta The Label’s Melbourne Fashion Week debut, from the first announcement through to coverage of the runway.

From the runway

SBS NITV: First Nations fashion takes centre stage at Melbourne Fashion Week
21 October 2026 — NITV speaks with Saretta about seeing her designs on the runway and why sharing culture through fashion matters to her.

National Indigenous Times: Indigenous designers kick off Melbourne Fashion Week in style
20 October 2026 — A report from opening night featuring a photograph of a model wearing Saretta The Label.

Fashion Journal: The best looks from the crowd at the ganbu marra runway
20 October 2026 — Fashion Journal reflects on the opening show and highlights Saretta The Label’s printed silk designs.

The lead-up to opening night

Fashion Journal: Stylist and creative director Lindyn Rowland on thinking outside the box
19 October 2026 — Lindyn discusses his vision for ganbu marra and the designers making their Melbourne Fashion Week debut, including Saretta The Label.

National Indigenous Times: Lindyn Rowland to return as ganbu marra runway stylist
9 October 2026 — A pre-show interview with Lindyn and a look at the First Nations labels in the opening runway.

NBN News: Hunter-based designs headed to the catwalk
September 2026 — NBN News visits Saretta ahead of the show to hear how her artwork and designs were heading from the Hunter to the Melbourne runway.

National Indigenous Times: First Nations stars to shine at Melbourne Fashion Week
17 September 2026 — An early preview announcing Saretta The Label among the designers selected for ganbu marra.

Thank you to the journalists and publications who have shared this moment. We’ll share more from Saretta about her experience and the journey behind the collection soon. In the meantime, you can explore the 12 runway looks.