National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA)
Celebrating the innovation of Australia’s First Nations peoples in fashion and textiles, the National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) are proudly presented by the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation’s (DAAFF) Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP).
The NIFA provide a vibrant and exciting platform to celebrate the innovation, diversity and ethical practices of Australia’s First Nations peoples in fashion and textiles, whilst contributing to the capacity building of the sector.
Recognising and showcasing excellence across six categories, the award ceremony is a unique opportunity for the Australian and international fashion community to connect to the world’s oldest living cultures.
The prestigious awards include the:
- Traditional Adornment Award, supported by the Northern Territory Government
- Community Collaboration Award, supported by Canberra Centre
- Business Achievement Award, supported by Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation
- Textile Design Award, supported by RMIT
- Wearable Art Award, supported by Robina Town Centre
- Fashion Designer Award, supported by Country Road
Save the date: Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Head to the website below for details.
Winner of the 2020 Fashion Design NIFA, Julie Shaw with models Charlee Fraser and Billie-Jean Hamlet, wearing MAARA Collective. Photo by Georges Antoni for marie claire.
Banner image featuring Arawunikiri, a double sided spear used in ceremony, textile design by Bede Tungutulum, Winner of the 2020 Special Recognicion NIFA, photo by Georges Antoni for marie claire.
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The National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) 2023 are proudly presented by the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation’s (DAAFF) Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP), and supported by the Northern Territory Government. With thanks to our Principal Media Partner NITV, Media Partner marie claire, Showcase Partner QIC, Darwin Festival, and award partners Country Road, NTG, RMIT, Canberra Centre, Robina Town Centre and Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation.
