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Indigenous Fashion Projects News

Welcome to the IFP Blog!

Here we’ll be sharing stories from our IFP community, and having a yarn with some of the incredible First Nations creatives, designers, artists and Art Centres from across Australia…

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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.

Be part of Country to Couture in 2023!

Expressions of Interest are NOW OPEN to be part of the Country to Couture showcase in 2023…

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…

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…

Country to Couture, Show 2, 2022

Here’s your look at the stunning collections from Show 2 at Country to Couture, 2022! 

Country to Couture, Show 1, 2022

Here’s your look at the stunning collections from Show 1 at Country to Couture, 2022!

Meet the Country to Couture 2022 Designers

The annual showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fashion and textile design returns for its 7th iteration on the 2 August, alongside the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair and National Indigenous Fashion Awards on Larrakia Country.

Shop the IFP Runway from AAFW

Shop the Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway First Nations Designer Collections at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week.

Jessica Mauboy to Perform at the IFP Runway at AAFW!

The iconic Jessica Mauboy is set to perform her latest single at the Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week! Presented by Afterpay and supported by David Jones, the event will showcase collections from six First Nations designers – and tickets are selling fast!

The Latest 

IFP Pathways Program in 2023

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.

Country to Couture News

NIFA News

As seen in marie claire!

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…

IFP Pathways Program News

IFP Pathways Program in 2023

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!

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!