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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Show 1 | Meet the Designers
Carried by Our Matriarchs - From Legacy we Rise.Women of the RiversCarried by Our Matriarchs - From Legacy we Rise.Women of the RiversCarried by Our Matriarchs - From Legacy we Rise. There is a rhythm carried by women. It moves in the passing of knowledge from one...
Country to Couture – A Fashion Legacy
Country to Couture - A Fashion LegacyMarian Patterson wears pieces by Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts in collaboration with Aly De Groot Art, Country to Couture, 2022, Photo by Michael Jalaru TorresCountry to Couture - A Fashion LegacyMarian Patterson wears pieces by...
Country to Couture 2026 | Lineup Announced!
2026 Lineup AnnouncedRosanna Bonson wears sari with designs 'Kunred Dja Kundalk' by Janet Marawarr and Deborah Wurrkidj, Bábbarra Women's Centre, Photo by Ziian Carey For the very first time, Country to Couture 2026 will take place across TWO nights at a NEW...
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’…