IFP News
Welcome to our IFP Blog!
Here we’ll be updating you with news on Indigenous Fashion Projects, and introducing you to some of the incredible First Nations fashion and textile designers and artists from across Australia…
The Latest…
Applications Opening Soon for Country to Couture 2024
IFP are looking to showcase new and innovative fashion and textile collections from First Nations artists and designers, and/or collaborations where Indigenous agency and ethical practice are at the forefront.
See Backstage at Country to Couture 2023
An exclusive peek backstage at the highly-anticipated Country to Couture show featuring Cindy Rostron, Savannah Kruger and more. Photography by Michael Jalaru Torres.
Country to Couture Show 2: Meet the Designers & Artists
Get to know the amazing First Nations designers, Art Centres and artists who’ll be part of Show 2!
Country to Couture News
Applications Opening Soon for Country to Couture 2024
IFP are looking to showcase new and innovative fashion and textile collections from First Nations artists and designers, and/or collaborations where Indigenous agency and ethical practice are at the forefront.
See Backstage at Country to Couture 2023
An exclusive peek backstage at the highly-anticipated Country to Couture show featuring Cindy Rostron, Savannah Kruger and more. Photography by Michael Jalaru Torres.
Country to Couture Show 2: Meet the Designers & Artists
Get to know the amazing First Nations designers, Art Centres and artists who’ll be part of Show 2!
Pathways Program News
Want to support First Nations Fashion? Here are some things to think about
Nick Harvey-Doyle shares considerations to reflect on when engaging with Indigenous fashion, and has a yarn with Michelle Maynard from Indigenous Fashion Projects.
IFP Pathways Program in 2023
The IFP Pathways Program, supported by David Jones, returns in 2023 with a new cohort of First Nations designers set for AAFW – AND – a newly launched ‘Track to Pathways’ program underway.
Meet the Designers for 2023!
Get to know the designers behind the labels who’ll be showcasing at this year’s David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week!
NIFA News
NIFA 2023 Nominations – Have Closed
Nominations for the 2023 National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) have now closed. Stay tuned for some exciting announcements coming soon!
As seen in marie claire!
While up on Larrakia Country for this year’s National Indigenous Fashion Awards, marie claire took a moment to celebrate the talent of some of the amazing winners with photographer Michael Jalaru Torres…
National Indigenous Fashion Awards 2022 Nominations NOW CLOSED!
Who will you nominate this year?
Best Practice News
IFP Safeguards First Nations Interests with Guide to Best Practice
A collaboration model to support commercial partnerships in the Australian fashion industry – see what IFP have been working on with Helen Kaminski and our Art Centres…
The Journey to Best Practice
Indigenous Fashion Projects, in collaboration with IP Australia and Arts Law, is addressing an important gap in the burgeoning Indigenous fashion and textile industry.
Banner Image | Models wearing Bima Wear x Nobody Denim, backstage at Country to Couture 2021, Photo by Timothy Hillier.