Garments by Anindilyakwa Arts x Anna Reynolds, Photo by Dylan Buckee
Celebrating a LEGACY of Cultural Strength & Empowerment.
Supported by Country Road, the Northern Territory Government through Tourism and Events NT, Charles Darwin University, Production Partners Northern Lights NT, Global Headquarters and Fusion Exhibitions, with Premium Media Partner Peppermint Magazine, and Ticketing Partner Darwin Fringe Festival.
Country to Couture is where First Nations textiles, fashion and art collide in a colourful showcase of creativity from across Australia.
A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander textiles and fashion design, Country to Couture is a contemporary way of cultural storytelling, and sharing knowledge. The event builds on the growing textile design movement in remote Indigenous communities, and has been presented alongside the annual Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) since 2016.
The high energy runway presents innovative collections from Indigenous designers and artists across Australia, as well as unique collaborations between Indigenous communities and well-known Australian labels.
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Country to Couture 2026 – Watch Show 1
Carried by Our Matriarchs - From Legacy we Rise.Bábbarra Women's Centre, ‘Kunkare - Bolkkime - Malayi’ (Past - Present - Future)’, Country to Couture, Show 1, 2026, Photo by Michael Jalaru TorresCarried by Our Matriarchs - From Legacy we Rise.Bábbarra Women's...
Country to Couture 2026 – Watch Show 2
Imprints and Memory - Seasons of the Land, Waters and Sky.Lucas Schober Art x Off the Plantation, Country to Couture, Show 2, 2026, Photo by Dylan BuckeeImprints and Memory - Seasons of the Land, Waters and Sky.Lucas Schober Art x Off the Plantation, Country to...
Remembering – Country to Couture 2026
Remembering - Country to Couture 2026 Words by | Lauren RogersPhoto: Behind the scenes, Country to Couture, Show 1, 2026, Photo by Benjamin Warlngundu Ellis Two sold-out shows. More than 1,800 attendees. Twenty-one designer collections. Forty-seven models from across...
Country to Couture, Show 1, 2026, Photo by Benjamin Warlngundu Ellis
Country to Couture 2026
In 2026, Country to Couture made it’s debut at a new venue, under the stars on Larrakia Country at Charles Darwin University’s Danala campus, set around the iconic Boab tree. Held across TWO nights, to a sold out audience, together showcasing 21 First Nations collections…
Country to Couture 2025
In 2025, Country to Couture celebrated a 10 YEAR milestone, a legacy of community empowerment, cultural strength and artistic innovation. The night saw TWO sold out runway shows, together showcasing 20 First Nations collections, with live performances from BARKAA…
Country to Couture 2024
In 2024, Country to Couture took place at the Darwin Convention Centre on the 6 August. The night saw TWO sold out runway shows, together showcasing 20 First Nations collections. Creative Direction from Shilo McNamee explored the themes of ‘Under Fire’ and ‘Boundless’…