Hailing from Cairns, artist Briana Enoch has deftly moved into the world of fashion with. It’s the language name given to Briana when she was born and means “Pretty Little Bird." started out producing Briana’s rich artwork on fashion accessories provided by customers and has now expanded into her own fashion line with one of her designs currently on display at the Powerhouse Museum. Clothing the Gaps makes it easy for non-Indigenous customers to shop their designs. With “Ally Friendly” and “Mob Only” collections, the brand provides clear guidance on who their wares are made for. According to the brand, “We invite everyone to wear our Ally Friendly collection as long as it aligns with your values, and you feel equipped for the conversations it may spark. Through their streetwear designs, the brand aims to create fashion that encourages non-Indigenous people to educate themselves on the issues and causes reflected on their clothing to not only remove the onus on Aboriginal people to educate others, but to ensure that allyship is genuine and transparent. In short, be genuine in your support of First Nations fashion businesses and if you are unsure if the brand is intended to be worn by non-Indigenous people, just ask. As Clothing the Gaps say, “if you don’t understand the use of the lingo on the tee then it’s probably not for you.”
