Profession / role:

Creative Director

Company / organisation:

AARLI FASHION

Website (if you have one):

www.aarlifashion.com

My primary role in relation to fashion is:

Business Owner

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About me / About business or organisation:

AARLI is an Indigenous upcycled fashion and accessories label, specialising in women’s street wear.

Every collection consists of vintage and second-hand garments that have been redesigned and embellished with recycled trims, accessories and fabrics.

AARLI aims to attract independent and confident women who wish to be exclusive and stylish, simultaneously choosing fashion with a conscience.

The Designs have evolved from and are influenced by the streets of Perth, Western Australia, incorporating an infusion of urban landscape and street culture.

AARLI proudly produces and manufactures using 90 % recycled accessories and fabrics sourced locally.

Every product is individually designed and hand crafted in Western Australia.

TJ COWLISHAW
​Indigenous Background​
I am of Ngikina descendent, whose kinship lies with the Bardi people of the Peninsular in the Kimberlerys WA (Family name: Hunter). I am also a descendent of the Chinese Pirates of Shanghai (Family Name: GENG naturalised into JAN).

Career history / Company history:

AARLI fashion was created in March 2013.

​The name Aarli is a traditional Bardi word meaning Fish/Barramundi.