Be Part of Country to Couture 2022

Be Part of Country to Couture 2022

Expressions of Interest are NOW OPEN! The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair  (DAAF) Foundation’s Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) are thrilled to invite you to apply to be part of the iconic Country to Couture fashion showcase! Held alongside DAAF each year since 2016, the...
IFP Yarns | Julie Shaw, MAARA Collective

IFP Yarns | Julie Shaw, MAARA Collective

Headed up by Yuwaalaraay creative director Julie Shaw, Maara Collective’s luxurious resort wear is informed by a deep connection to community.  Julie’s brand honours collaboration in the creative processes, with “maara” translating to “hands” in the Yuwaalaraay and...
Clearing the Path

Clearing the Path

Clearing the Path The Indigenous Fashion Projects x David Jones Pathways Program pairs First Nations designers with seasoned industry mentors, supporting the development of thriving Indigenous-owned fashion labels.  Words by Camilla Wagstaff Following the successes of...
5 Indigenous Designers to Catch at David Jones This Month!

5 Indigenous Designers to Catch at David Jones This Month!

5 First Nations Designers to catch at David Jones this month Fashionistas rejoice! Darwin Aboriginal Art Foundation (DAAFF)’s Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) has teamed up with David Jones to present the inaugural Pathways Program Pop Up. This Capsule Collection of...
A peek at the 2021 Country to Couture show!

A peek at the 2021 Country to Couture show!

Foxxy Empire, Country to Couture, 2021, photo by Charlie Bliss, Getty Images Country to Couture in 2021 In August 2021, the iconic Country to Couture showcase once again returned to Larrakia Country, with an exciting runway featuring 13 First Nations collections....
Congratulations to the NIFA 2021 Winners!

Congratulations to the NIFA 2021 Winners!

The 2021 NIFA Winners Have Been Announced! Proudly presented by the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation as part of Indigenous Fashion Projects, the National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) ceremony was hosted on Tuesday evening, 3 August, by Rachel Hocking at the...