Furiosa star Charlee Fraser to auction Maticevski gown for charity

“I am not a fan of wear [a garment] once and it’s done. I believe that a dress or a piece should have multiple moments because the moment is never the same, the person isn’t the same, how they piece it together is never the same.”

Still, Melbourne-based Maticevski, whose designs have been worn by the likes of Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez, agreed to create the gown for Fraser “because of our friendship … plus, this was a special moment in her career”.

It’s not the first time Fraser, who has appeared on the cover of Australian Vogue and has walked for brands including Prada before stepping away from modelling in 2022, has publicly rallied for sustainable fashion. In 2021, she launched #notjusttrending, a guide to sustainable and ethical fashion. Although it’s no longer active, Fraser remains a passionate supporter of responsible consumption.

“I’ve got a ton of friends in the industry now who have started vintage fashion consignment stores, and other friends who shop only vintage, and we go vintage shopping together,” she says. “Or we’re also investing in a wardrobe that has staple pieces that you’re going to wear over and over … and you’re not constantly buying into trends.”

Fraser says she hopes to reprise the auction format for future red carpet moments – she starts working on a new film project later this year – but, more broadly, wants to continue to spread the message about sustainability. “There are so many ways I think we can all play a part to collectively take that big leap,” she says. “[Repeat for Purpose] is one of my pots.”

Profits from the auction, which launches today, will be donated to Bush Heritage Australia, a conservation organisation that protects ecosystems and wildlife. To bid, visit galabid.com/repeatforpurpose.

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