RUNWAY
Banner Image | Collage including 1) Ihraa Swim, photo by Joshua Howlett, 2) Country inspiration courtesy of GALI, 3) Martuwarra by Sonia Kurarra and Daisy Japulija, from Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency.
Since 2021, Indigenous Fashion Projects have showcased designers from the IFP Pathways Program at Australian Fashion Week…
The Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway returned to Australian Fashion Week, presented by Pandora, on 16 May, 2024.
Each year, the event debuts the latest collections from designers who are part of the IFP Pathways Program, which sees business development and cross cultural learnings through a series of industry led workshops and mentorship.
The runway provides an exciting opportunity to showcase First Nations talent, both down the runway and collaborating behind the scenes.
Welcome to:
IN RELATION WAY
Five collections weave stories of legacy, matriarchy, honour, connection, arrival, and Country. Bringing together a way of being, in relation way.
Living in collaboration with generations of ancestral knowledge, since time immemorial. We exist, in relation way.
A ceremony, held by deep stories of Country, the beauty of vivid blue skies and waters, the memory of everything that has gone before.
IFP Runway News
Backstage at Australian Fashion Week
The David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) returned to Australian Fashion Week on Thursday night 16 May, 2024. Together on Gadigal Country, five designers from the IFP Pathways Program showcased their collections down the runway. In Relation Way, wove together...
Behind the Collections
Image by Dylan BuckeeThe David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) Runway was held last Thursday at Australian Fashion Week, featuring the return of five IFP Pathway Program designers: GALI Swimwear, Ihraa Swim, JOSEPH & JAMES, Lazy Girl Lingerie, and Miimi...
Two Stylists Take Over…
This year’s David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway will be led by head stylist Lindyn Rowland and head stylist mentor Karinda Mutabazi. Both stylists are leading figures within their line of work, Lindyn Rowland is a proud Wiradjuri and Waiben Island...
Feature Artwork
You’ll notice these incredible work ‘Martuwarra’ accompanying our In Relation Way runway. These are by Walmajarri women, artists and sisters: Sonia Kurarra and Daisy Japulija, courtesy of Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency.
David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway – 2023
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About the Show
David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway – 2023
Presented by Afterpay at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week
Celebrating the contemporary creations of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures, the David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) Runway returned to Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW), on Gadigal Country, this May 17.
The show concept ‘Future Dreaming’ presented a diverse collective of contemporary Indigenous fashion designers including: Gali, Joseph & James, Ihraa Swim, Kamara Australia, Gammin Threads, Lazy Girl Lingerie, and Miimi & Jiinda.
Audiences were treated to a world first collaborative performance from ARIA Award winner Jessica Mauboy, and spoken word artist Melanie Mununggurr, wearing custom pieces by Lilardia Briggs-Houston.
A big thank you to all who made the night possible and our amazing team behind the scenes including:
Shilo McNamee – Creative Director
Cat Rose – Show Producer
Michelle Maynard – IFP Manager
Alira McKenzie-Williams – IFP Project Manager
Mob In Fashion – Mentoring
Rhys Ripper – Head Stylist
Garth Ernstzen – First Assistant Stylist
Jayden Moyle – Director of Photography
James Mangohig – Musical Director
Gary Sinclair – Musical Consultant
Yvonne Weldon – Acknowledgement of Country
Leanne Cherny – Movement Director
Lara Srokowski – Makeup Director
Lancôme – Official Makeup partner for AAFW
Kristy Hodgson – Hair Director
Redken – Official Hair partner for AAFW
David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway – 2022
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About the Show
The Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway, presented by Afterpay and supported by David Jones, returned to Afterpay Australian Fashion Week on the 10 May, 2022. Together on Gadigal Country, from right across Australia, five First Nations women launched their new collections:
- Kirrikin, By Wonnarua designer Amanda Healy
- Liandra Swim, By Yolngu designer Liandra Gaykamangu
- Maara Collective, By Yuwaalaraay designer Julie Shaw
- Native Swimwear, By Biripi and Ngarabal designer Natalie Cunningham
- Ngali, By Wiradjuri designer Denni Francisco
Each vibrant collection draws on the designer’s deep and personal connection to Country, collectively inviting you on an immersive sensory journey from the desert heart of Australia, along freshwater rivers, through to the sea.
With an exclusive performance from the iconic Jessica Mauboy, and a visual treat from acclaimed First Nations artist Wayne Quilliam and Darwin based production house Global Headquarters, the runway was brought to life with Creative Direction from Eastern Arrernte woman, Shilo McNamee alongside Al Weekes, Head Runway Stylist and Yorta Yorta man Rhys Ripper, and Producer Cat Rose.
David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway – 2021
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About the Show
June 3, 2021, on a day of national significance – Mabo day, also marked a historic milestone on the Australian fashion calendar. For the first time ever, six First Nations designers showcased their collections on the runway at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) on Gadigal Country.
Presented by Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP), a Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation program, partnering with IMG Fashion and David Jones, and curated by Perina Drummond, stylist and founder of Jira modeling agency, the runway brought together some of the nation’s most talented and highly awarded Indigenous designers to celebrate its long overdue position on the mainstage.
The designers included; Indii, Kirrikin, Liandra Swim, MAARA Collective, Native Swimwear and Ngali. All actively growing fashion brands, and part of the IFP Pathways Program, created together with David Jones with the aim of opening up opportunities for Indigenous labels through direct mentorships from the department store’s established Australian designers.
With Thanks To: Afterpay Australian Fashion Week and IMG Fashion, David Jones, Welcome to Country performed by Aunty Ann Weldon, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, Creative Director/Head Stylist Perina Drummond, Production and Show Call The Event Group, Back of House Management The Syndicate Group, Event Manager Katena Valastro, Music Kyah, Hair Sponsor Redken, Hair Director Kristy Hodgson, Makeup Director Keli Aroha, Makeup Team The Fashion Institute, Set Design Jo Neville – Paper Couture.
