Grace Lillian Lee

🌟 What an incredible way to finish my residency here in Paris! I started with the showcase “The Guardians” alongside my amazing team for Couture Fashion and have my first solo international exhibition just opened as the inaugural artist @cassandrabird.gallery supported by @zimmermann , and now I’m wrapping it up at @parisfashionweek . I attended the opening @weinsanto , and now I’m heading to the @bof events, followed by a quick trip to Switzerland before my last day in Paris to see the Zimmerman Runway 😝😝! What a journey it has been! Honestly I keep pinching myself asking is this real 💖✨ #ClassOf2025 #FirstNationsFashion #GraceLillianLee #Paris #FashionWeek #CoutureFashion #IndigenousDesigners #FashionInnovation

@gracelillianlee is a celebrated artist and curator, renowned for her sculptural weaving practice. We welcome Grace as the inaugural exhibition of the @cassandrabird.gallery Paris, supported by Zimmermann.

United by a shared vision, @cassandrabird.gallery Paris, supported by Zimmermann opens in the heart of Le Marais. Dedicated to showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary Australian art, the gallery will exhibit an Australian artist every three months. The first presentation of our inaugural exhibition features works by @gracelillianlee , one of Australia’s most dynamic contemporary voices. #zimmermann

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About Sunday night…  ‘Reclamation’ now invites you to experience the energy of the live runway show in expanded form at Artspace. Presented with First Nations Fashion + Design, the immersive showcase transforms the ‘Reclamation’ runway into a living installation, extending the work of First Nations artists beyond the catwalk through wearables, textile art, dance and performance. Featuring works by Grace Lillian Lee, KingKing, MumRed, Merrepen Arts, Nungala Creative, Tjarlirli & Kaltukatjara Art, alongside FNFD Residency participants Lisa Lui and Ivy Minniecon, the showcase celebrates storytelling, craftsmanship and contemporary Indigenous creative practice. On show until 17 May. Free entry. Photo: Lucas Dawson

The First Nations Fashion + Design (FNFD) Reclamation Runway delivered a powerful showcase of Blak excellence, with Blak excellence taking centre stage. 🖤 Speaking with Style Up Ambassador Chris Saunders, FNFD founder Grace Lillian Lee described the showcase as a powerful act of reclaiming an industry that historically was not built for First Nations people. Instead of fitting into existing structures, the runway became a celebration of Indigenous ways of creating, storytelling and holding space. 👏🏾 Lee said the Reclamation Runway was intentionally created outside mainstream fashion expectations, allowing First Nations people to lead in a way that felt authentic to them. ⚡️

🌟 Massive congratulations to @troyjungajibradyofficial for winning the 2026 Queensland Music Awards Indigenous Artist of the Year! 🎶✨ Seeing Jungaji wear my yellow Frangipani Dreaming archive woven necklace fills me with pride. He looks absolutely regal—like a king honoring culture, creativity, and connection. This piece isn’t just jewelry; it’s a thread linking stories, heritage, and dreams, and Jungaji wears it with such strength and grace. #Music #MusicAward #FirstNations #FrangipaniDreaming #CulturalConnections

FNFD RUNWAY 2026 - RECLAMATION - ✨ FNFD (First Nations Fashion + Design) makes a historic return to Sydney after a 4-year wait to host ‘Reclamation’, presented with @artspacesydney . An independent, First Nations–led platform created by Mob, for our community. Bringing together six First Nations Designers Tjarlirli & Kaltukatjara Arts Nungala Creative MumRed Merrepen Arts KingKing Creative Grace Lillian Lee 24 Indigenous models and majority Blak Back of House leadership to showcase storytelling as a projection of modernity, emphasising its cultural significance beyond fashion. Following its international tour, Reclamation includes the highly anticipated home-return of Grace Lillian Lee’s debut couture collection, The Guardians. Reclamation is both a celebration and a statement, an assertion of space, sovereignty, and creative authority within the Australian fashion landscape with only a limited amount of ticket avaiblible so be sure to secure your seat now. Ticket link in our bio - FNFD RUNWAY 2026

First Nations Fashion + Design (FNFD) will return to Sydney after four years to present Reclamation at Artspace (@artspacesydney ) Woolloomooloo on May 10, a powerful First Nations-led runway showcasing six designers and 24 Indigenous models. ✨ The event, featuring the return of Grace Lillian Lee’s (@gracelillianlee ) The Guardians collection, positions itself as both a celebration and a bold assertion of sovereignty, aiming to reshape the Australian fashion industry on First Nations terms. Tickets available from Tuesday, 21 April 2026 on Eventbrite - link available in bio. Follow @first.nations.fashion.design and stay tuned, as there more designers to be announced! 🙌🏾 #IndigenousAustralia #FirstNations #IndigenousFashion #AustralianFashion

Thank You for Bringing FLORA to Life 🌸 A heartfelt thank you to the extraordinary team at the Australian Ballet Costume Department for bringing my vision of FLORA into full bloom. Your artistry, dedication, and skill have elevated this work in ways I never could have imagined. Every detail, every stitch, is a testament to your craftsmanship. ❤️ I am deeply grateful to each and every one of you for your commitment and for making this journey such a beautiful and unforgettable experience. It’s a privilege to work with such talented and passionate individuals. Australian Ballet Costume Department Jenny Irwin – Associate Designer Musette – Production Manager Amelia – Production Assistant Lynn – Finishings Kate – Milliner Enza – Shoes Lee – Men’s Cutter Tiff – Men’s Cutter Remy – Women’s Cutter Katherine – Women’s Cutters Technicians: Carolyn Tash Olivia Claire Alsa Jenny Helen Alex Belen Sophie Rhina Weaving Collective Lomas Amini Neru Doolah Emily Beckley John Armitage Nancy Mola This has truly been a collective effort, and I’m beyond proud of what we’ve created together. Thank you all for making this dream a reality. 🌸✨

What a night! April 7th — our FLORA show opened at the Opera House! Still can’t believe I’m saying that! Seeing my designs in this iconic space is just unreal. A huge honor to also pay tribute to the amazing weaving collective from Horn Island, bringing their incredible work all the way to the Opera House. From the islands to here — what a journey! 🌿 And of course, the night ended a little less glamorous... shoes off and just soaking it all in 😂 Couldn’t have asked for a better crew of family and friends to share this moment with. Thank you all for making it so special! #FLORA #OperaHouse #WeavingCollective #GratefulBeyondWords @wendellt @ausballet @bangarradancetheatre @sydneyoperahouse

✨ FNFD RUNWAY: RECLAMATION – May 10 ✨ After four years, FNFD (First Nations Fashion + Design) is making a historic return to Sydney with Reclamation- a powerful First Nations-led platform that reclaims sovereignty over representation, narrative, and industry infrastructure. 💥🔥 On Sunday, May 10, join us at Artspace Woolloomooloo for this groundbreaking runway, where 6 talented First Nations designers and 24 Indigenous models will take center stage. Experience stories that go beyond fashion, celebrating the cultural significance of First Nations communities. 🙌💫 ✨ The return of Grace Lillian Lee’s debut couture collection, The Guardians, marks a pivotal moment in cultural authority and creative sovereignty. Reclamation is more than a runway—it’s a bold statement of dismantling colonial systems and rebuilding them on our terms, on our land. ✊🏽 Tickets & designer announcements coming soon! Stay tuned for more!