Vogue Australia

Stroke of unity

Fashion is built on storytelling, and Paul McCann knows how to paint a visual picture. The Marrithiyal man, who's known for his artisanal gowns, recalls a moment from the inaugural First Nations Fashion + Design show in 2021 when drag artist Felicia Foxx walked the runway in McCann's show-stopping tulle.

“Felicia is probably the only one that could've pulled that dress off, because it wasn't meant to slip down,” McCann says. “They

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