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Welcome to Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artist and designer owned and governed, IFP supports Indigenous Australians working in textiles and fashion with a range of development programs, resources, mentoring opportunities and promotional events.

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IFP News

Country to Couture Shows Announced!

Country to Couture returns to Larrakia Country with a record 22 collections across TWO different shows on Tuesday, 8 August, 2023! 

Want to support First Nations Fashion? Here are some things to think about

Nick Harvey-Doyle shares considerations to reflect on when engaging with Indigenous fashion, and has a yarn with Michelle Maynard from Indigenous Fashion Projects.

IFP Pathways Program in 2023

The IFP Pathways Program, supported by David Jones, returns in 2023 with a new cohort of First Nations designers set for AAFW – AND – a newly launched ‘Track to Pathways’ program underway.

Be part of Country to Couture in 2023!

Expressions of Interest are NOW OPEN to be part of the Country to Couture showcase in 2023…

IFP Safeguards First Nations Interests with Guide to Best Practice

A collaboration model to support commercial partnerships in the Australian fashion industry – see what IFP have been working on with Helen Kaminski and our Art Centres…

See Backstage at Country to Couture 2023

See Backstage at Country to Couture 2023

Country to Couture returned to Larrakia Country this August with a record 22 collections across two sold out runways. Each year excitement builds and we get to celebrate and witness innovative collections that transform cultural storytelling and knowledge into...

Country to Couture Show 2: Meet the Designers & Artists

Country to Couture Show 2: Meet the Designers & Artists

Image | Miimi and Jiinda, Photo by Tom PatersonCountry to Couture returns to Larrakia Country with a record 22 collections across TWO different shows on Tuesday, 8 August, 2023. Get to know the amazing First Nations designers, Art Centres and artists who'll be part of...

Country to Couture Show 1: Meet the Designers & Artists

Country to Couture Show 1: Meet the Designers & Artists

Image | Hayley Mulardy in Tartaku (bush coconut) silk hat and fabric, Nagula Jarndu, Photographer Michael Torres.Country to Couture returns to Larrakia Country with a record 22 collections across TWO different shows on Tuesday, 8 August, 2023. Get to know the amazing...

Watch the National Indigenous Fashion Awards 2023

Friday 18th August at 9:15pm AEST

Thanks to our Principle Media Partner, NITV, the NIFA ceremony will once again be on a TV screen near you!
Head to the NIFA site below for all the details.

Photo by Dylan Buckee

Become a supporter and join the Indigenous Fashion Projects family…

Image | Jessica Mauboy, DAAF Foundation Community Ambassador, 2022, photo by Wayne Quilliam, video by Global Headquarters, with thanks to Marrawuddi Arts & Culture.

Watch the Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway!

Thanks to Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, the runway presented by Afterpay and supported by David Jones is now Streaming!

Photo | Miimi & Jiinda, David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, 2023, Photo by Stefan Gosatti, Getty Images for AAFW