What We Do
IFP delivers a suite of national programs and events to empower, elevate and nurture the success and sustainability of Indigenous people and communities in fashion & textile practice and careers.
Indigenous Fashion Projects celebrate the self-determination, legacy and empowerment of Indigenous voices at the interface of Ancient Culture and contemporary expression through Fashion & Textiles.
We provide vibrant and exciting platforms for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture, with a reputation for innovation, diversity and cultural integrity.
Our activities support First Nations Australians across the fashion and textile industry, both on the runway and behind the scenes. Our community is made up of artists, designers, models, photographers, stylists, creatives, thought leaders and more!
We support all, whether associated with an Art Centre or working independently.
Please explore some of our activities below.
IFP BEST PRACTICE
IFP LEARNING CENTRE
The National Indigenous Fashion Awards (The NIFA), launched in 2020 and supported by the Northern Territory Government, provide a vibrant and exciting platform to celebrate creativity, innovation, diversity and ethical practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and fashion designers, whilst contributing to the capacity building of the sector.
The annual Country to Couture runway event, proudly supported by the Northern Territory Government and leading Australian lifestyle brand Country Road, showcases collections from artists and designers from communities and individuals from all over this land. The event celebrates the marriage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary fine art and high-end fashion.
The Pathways Program, for Australian Indigenous fashion designers, provides support in the development of a fashion label through a series of workshops and mentorship. The Pathways Program creates an opportunity to empower and nurture the growth of Indigenous businesses.
IFP BEST PRACTICE PROJECT
The purpose of this project is to gain a more detailed understanding of how Indigenous artists and designers work in and with the textile and fashion industry and to develop a toolkit of resources to promote and facilitate best practice for all.
IFP LEARNING CENTRE
The IFP Learning Centre is a place for finding useful information, making connections, yarning and sharing. Its purpose is to help you grow in your understanding of how to go about your textile and fashion practice and business.
IFP News
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Responsibility to Country
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Pathways Forward: Culture, Creativity and the Future of First Nations Fashion
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