Amber Akilla is an Australian born Chinese creative consultant, writer, model and DJ based in Perth, Australia and Shanghai, China. Fascinated with art, fashion and music, she began DJing while at law school. Upon graduating she moved to Shanghai to connect with her heritage and explore new creative avenues, foregoing a traditional career path. 

Since 2017 she has worked as a creative consultant and DJed for international artists and across Asia. Amber has sought personal and community empowerment from a young age and is the co-founder NVSHU女术 a multi-disciplinary feminist creative project that centers women and the LGBTQI community. Her personal project Friend Crush celebrates connection and friendship through a podcast, photo-documentation, parties and personally designed merchandise. Amber has worked with and collaborated with brands including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Paco Rabanne, Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Heron Preston, Farfetch, 88rising and Hypebae.