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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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The Next Chapter: IFP launches new Fashion Industry Mentoring Project

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.

Shop the David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway!

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.

Applications for Country to Couture 2024 – Now Closed

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 Shows Announced!

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

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! 

The Latest 

Country to Couture News

See Backstage at Country to Couture 2023

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.

NIFA News

NIFA 2023 Winners

NIFA 2023 Winners

The National indigenous fashion awards 2023 Winners Have Been Announced! Proudly presented by Indigenous Fashion Projects, meet the winners of the National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) 2023! The NIFA 2023 ceremony took place this Wednesday evening, 9 August, under...

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.