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Get Involved! 2022 Model and Volunteer Call Out
Our favourite time of year is just around the corner, and we're calling out to our community to once again be part of our August events! We have two ways to get involved - with a Model call out for the iconic Country to Couture runway, and a Volunteer call out to...
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.
Country to Couture News
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.
Be Part of Country to Couture 2022
Expressions of Interest are NOW OPEN! Apply to be part of the iconic Country to Couture fashion showcase…
IFP Yarns | Julie Shaw, MAARA Collective
Headed up by Yuwaalaraay creative director Julie Shaw, Maara Collective’s luxurious resort wear is informed by a deep connection to community. Julie’s brand honours collaboration in the creative processes, with “maara” translating to “hands” in the Yuwaalaraay and Gamilaraay language groups.
It’s been a stellar couple of years for Julie and her label, and she’s been written into pretty much every chapter of the IFP story so far!
NIFA News
NIFA 2021 Nominations NOW OPEN!
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) 2021!
Who will you nominate this year?
NIFA 2020 | Behind the Scenes
If you’ve watched the NIFA 2020 ceremony, then no doubt it’s brought on a smile and perhaps even a tear or two. Originally intended to be held as an in-person gala ceremony, COVID-19 had other plans, and so the inaugural NIFA like so many industry events this year, had to be reimagined. Here’s a glimpse at some of the action behind the scenes during filming up in the NT!
NIFA Screening in Darwin
While many of us across Australia were able to tune into the ceremony on screens, a lucky few were able to come together to celebrate in person at the Darwin Convention Centre.
IFP Pathways Program News
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 IFP Runway Returns to AAFW 2022!
Presented by Afterpay & supported by David Jones, Indigenous Fashion Projects, are proud to be returning to Afterpay Australian Fashion Week on Tuesday 10 May at 8pm! The IFP Runway will feature NEW collections from six renowned First Nations women…
The IFP Runway Returns to AAFW 2022!
Meeting on Gadigal Country, audiences will be treated to the launch of several exclusive and commercial collections – on the runway for the very first time!