Indigenous Fashion Projects News
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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 Latest
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 News
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.
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!
NIFA News
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...
NIFA 2023 Nominee Shortlist
Meet the Nominee shortlist for the 2023 National Indigenous Fashion Awards!
Meet the NIFA 2023 Judges
Meet the Judges for the National Indigenous Fashion Awards 2023…
IFP Pathways Program News
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.
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.