Welcome to the IFP Blog!

IFP Fashion Industry Mentoring Project nurtures the growing interest of young people in remote communities in fashion and modelling. Have a read of the recent collaboration with Gapuwiyak Arts and Culture Centre.

Dive into the latest collections from the IFP Pathways Program designers and refresh your wardrobe with the introduction of the First Nations Designer Capsule Collections.

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.

Country to Couture returns to Larrakia Country with a record 22 collections across TWO different shows on Tuesday, 8 August, 2023! 

Nick Harvey-Doyle shares considerations to reflect on when engaging with Indigenous fashion, and has a yarn with Michelle Maynard from Indigenous Fashion Projects.

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.

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

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…

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…

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