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News.com.au
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Model's pride after walking in ‘special' photo dress at AFW 2025
An Indigenous model has stolen the show on the closing night of Australian Fashion Week (AFW) after walking the runway in a revealing dress with a very unique design. Tynga Williams, Blaklist Next Gen Model from Wiradjuri, Gamilaroi and Noongar country, was one of the many talents seen strutting her stuff in the Jordan Gogos show on Friday. The Greek-Australian designer is known for creating garments that are made from recycled and repurposed textiles and fabrics and has been stunning Fashion Week audiences with his distinctive pieces for the past five years. While there were an array of showstoppers during the runway – which showcased Gogos' upcoming Resort 2026 collection – it was the dress worn by 25-year-old Williams that had the crowd talking. The flesh-flashing number was made out of prints of Gogos taken on an instax mini 41 camera, with each image looped together to form a midi-dress with a daring thigh split. Williams, the first transgender model signed to the first entirely Indigenous agency, gave onlookers a cheeky glimpse of skin across her legs, stomach, back and bottom, that could be seen between the gaps of each photograph. 'I felt absolutely amazing wearing the dress,' she told after the show. 'I was walking around backstage feeling my absolute best self, I felt so free and it was just so fun to present myself that way but I was also honestly really honoured to be able to wear my designers face. 'It's a really personal piece to wear and being able to represent Jordan (Gogos) in that way felt really special to me.' Photos of the First Nations model rocking Gogos' design quickly captured attention online, with many branding the outfit 'insane'. 'What a fire look,' one said on Instagram. 'Honestly, this outfit is unreal,' said another. As one declared: 'The booty is out and we're here for it.' Gogos said the collaboration was inspired by his love of the instant camera, which retails for $179, and is made by Fujifilm. 'Instax has always been more than just a camera to me – it's a time capsule, a way to hold onto these emotions and memories,' the designer said of the collaboration. 'That emotional thread is what made this partnership feel so natural. Just like my designs, instax celebrates individuality, storytelling, and the beauty of capturing life as it happens.' Williams said she wanted to do Gogos, who has a long-standing relationship to the Blaklist Agency, 'proud' – as well as her mentors, Aunty TJ (fashion designer Teagan Cowlishaw) and Aunty Elaine (established First Nations model Elaine George). 'I wanted Jordan to be proud of how I represented him in his collaboration with Instax and I wanted Aunty TJ and Aunty Elaine to be proud of the way I was upholding that relationship. 'I was really focused on the runway to make sure I was showcasing Jordan to be the best of my ability. 'After, I had a lot of friends in the audience whose responses have been completely unbelievable. They all were just in awe of the creation of the dress and the way I wore it and after those show I've had so many incredible reviews and reactions that just made me feel so good about myself.' The instax mini 41 is the latest iteration of Fujifilm's popular instant camera range which first hit the market back in 1998.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The eye-catching detail you may have missed on the fashion week runway - and the must-have accessory behind it
The standout accessory during Fashion Week was not an It-bag or hero shoe. A new instant film camera made its debut at Australian Fashion Week and both on and off the runway, it was a scene stealer. The instax mini 41, a chic gadget perfect for capturing moments and memories on the go, proved itself a hit with designers, models backstage, and the fashion crowd in the front row. With instax sponsoring two notable shows, Albus Lumen and Iordanes Spyridon Gogos, instant prints were not just used behind the scenes to capture the model's looks— the instax mini prints featured in runway looks as part of the collections. Designer Jordan Gogos' fifth Australian Fashion Week show became one of the most talked about shows on the schedule, with his collection of bold, sculptural garments inspired by his Greek heritage. In a departure from the rest of the presentation, the majority of which were sourced from Greek folk textiles in Athens, one look was crafted entirely from instax mini prints. First Nations model Tynga Williams walked the runway in a show stopping creation made out of prints from the instant camera, linked together to forge a slinky armour-esque dress that captured the attention of everyone in the audience. 'instax has always been more than just a camera to me - it's a time capsule, a way to hold onto these emotions and memories,' the designer said of the collaboration. 'That emotional thread is what made this partnership feel so natural. Just like my designs, instax celebrates individuality, storytelling, and the beauty of capturing life as it happens.' In the second Australian Fashion Week partnership, Albus Lumen presented two stunning looks that featured instax prints. Show guests also left with keepsake mini prints from the event. Function and style: The new instax mini 41 is has a built-in selfie mirror, auto exposure, close up mode and other features to make taking photos on the go easier than ever 'The Albus Lumen 10 year anniversary show is dedicated to our friends, family, and everyone who has supported the brand over the years,' said Marina Afonina, Albus Lumen's Creative Director. 'So many memories have been created and captured during these incredible adventures across Sydney and around the world. 'instax has played a big part in documenting these special moments that will forever be part of Albus Lumen's history.' Designed to fuse form and function, the instax mini 41 has a built-in selfie mirror, auto exposure, close-up mode and other features to make taking photos on the go easier than ever. The 'close up mode' helps prevents discrepancies between the viewfinder field and the actual printout area in close-ups. There is also an 'automatic light adjustment' which means the clever camera is able to determine exactly what exposure is needed depending on the lighting, meaning you don't need to rely on weather or good lighting to capture great images. The small but mighty camera means that anyone can take beautiful, clear images and priced at just $179, it's excellent value. The new launch also blends functionality and usability with effortless style - which is perhaps why the fashion partnerships with Lumen and Gogos work so well together. The instax mini 41 is 'a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern craftsmanship', built to compliment any outfit, while you capture a moment.
