Returns to Larrakia Country!
Save the date: Tuesday 8 August, 2023
Photo by James Giles.
The annual showcase of First Nations textiles and fashion design.
Supported by the Northern Territory Government and iconic Australian lifestyle brand Country Road.
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.
Country to Couture returns to Larrakia Country with a record 24 collections across TWO different shows on Tuesday 8 August, 2023!
Venue: Darwin Convention Centre, Exhibition Hall 1, 10 Stokes Hill Road, Darwin, NT, 0800
Tickets: $40-$85 via Darwin Festival
Show 1: 5.00 pm – Tuesday 8 August 2023
Show 2: 8.00 pm – Tuesday 8 August 2023
Doors open 30 mins before the show, each show duration 1 hour, 15 mins. Each show presents different collections.
Jessica Mauboy, DAAFF Community Ambassador, 2022, photo by Wayne Quilliam, video by Global Headquarters, with thanks to Marrawuddi Arts & Culture
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