Fashion Design Award

Fashion Design Award

Words by Nina Fitzgerald and Ellie Meyer Image: Ngali’s Merendari Silk Dress. Photo courtesy of Denni Francisco. NIFA | Fashion Design Award We now come to the last blog in our series leading up to the inaugural NIFAs, delving into each of the six award...
Special Recognition Award 2020

Special Recognition Award 2020

by Nina Fitzgerald and Ellie Meyer   Image: Selina Nadjowh printing her design ‘Dilly Bags and Bush Foods’. Photo courtesy of Injalak Arts. NIFA | Special Recognition Award In the lead up to the inaugural NIFAs, we’ll be delving into each of the six...
Textile Design Award 2020

Textile Design Award 2020

by Nina Fitzgerald and Ellie Meyer Image: North Tiwi Strong Womens Collection featuring textile design by Michelle Woody of Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association. Photo courtesy of North. NIFA | Textile Design Award In the lead up to the inaugural NIFA, we’ll be...
Cultural Adornment & Wearable Art Award 2020

Cultural Adornment & Wearable Art Award 2020

by Nina Fitzgerald and Ellie Meyer Image: Lillardya Allirra Briggs-Houston, Dress & earrings. Photo by Julie Briggs..  NIFA | Cultural Adornment and Wearable Art Award  In the lead up to the inaugural NIFA, we’ll be delving into each of the six award categories,...
NIFA 2020 Nominees

NIFA 2020 Nominees

THE NOMINEES The inaugural year of the NIFA has seen 33 designer and artist nominations from the textiles and fashion design  community and we’re thrilled with the calibre of talent and innovation across each of the six award categories. 1. THE CULTURAL ADORNMENT AND...
Community Collaboration Award 2020

Community Collaboration Award 2020

by Nina Fitzgerald and Ellie Meyer   Image: Babbarra Designs x Publisher Textiles. Models Jessie, Sharna, June, Toni and Chanel. Photo Ingrid Johanson.. NIFA | Community Collaboration Award In the lead up to the inaugural NIFAs, we’ll be delving into each of the...