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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NIFA 2026 Winners

Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) are proud to announce the seven recipients of this year’s prestigious National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA).

The Community Behind Country to Couture

Country to Couture is more than a runway. It’s a community grounded in Country, where artists, designers, models, producers, volunteers and creatives come together to celebrate First Nations fashion and grow something bigger than a single event.

The People of Indigenous Fashion Projects

Indigenous Fashion Projects is about far more than programs. It is about people.
Designers and artists. Elders and Knowledge Holders. Art Centres and communities. Models, mentors, educators, researchers, creative partners and volunteers. Alongside them is a small team whose role is to listen, connect people and help ideas grow into opportunities.

Textile, Culture and Country

Across deserts, rainforests, river systems and urban studios, the 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards Textile Design Award shortlist reveals the extraordinary breadth of First Nations textile practice unfolding across the continent.

Celebrating Collaboration

Meet the Shortlisted Nominees for the 2026 NIFA Community Collaboration Award Supported by QIC.

NIFA 2026 | Shortlisted Nominees

Indigenous Fashion Projects is proud to announce the shortlisted nominees for the National Indigenous Fashion Awards in 2026!

Show 2 | Meet the Designers

Imprints and Memory – Seasons of the Land, Waters and Sky.

Responsibility to Country

First Nations Leadership Shaping the Future of Australian Fashion

Pathways Forward: Culture, Creativity and the Future of First Nations Fashion

This week, First Nations designers from across the continent will gather in Sydney for an important moment of learning, visibility and cultural exchange as part of the Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) Pathways Program immersion at Australian Fashion Week.

Country to Couture – A Fashion Legacy

We’re lighting up Darwin city with some of the spectacular images and incredible talent from across the years of the Country to Couture legacy.

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The People of Indigenous Fashion Projects

The People of Indigenous Fashion Projects

Indigenous Fashion Projects is about far more than programs. It is about people.
Designers and artists. Elders and Knowledge Holders. Art Centres and communities. Models, mentors, educators, researchers, creative partners and volunteers. Alongside them is a small team whose role is to listen, connect people and help ideas grow into opportunities.

Textile, Culture and Country

Textile, Culture and Country

Across deserts, rainforests, river systems and urban studios, the 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards Textile Design Award shortlist reveals the extraordinary breadth of First Nations textile practice unfolding across the continent.

Country to Couture News

Country to Couture 2026 | Lineup Announced!

Country to Couture 2026 | Lineup Announced!

For the very first time, Country to Couture 2026 will take place across TWO nights at a NEW LOCATION. Sunday 2 and Monday 3 of August 2026, on the beautiful lands of Larrakia Country, at Charles Darwin University.

NIFA News

NIFA 2026 Nominations

NIFA 2026 Nominations

Celebrating the innovation of Australia’s First Nations Peoples in fashion and textiles, the National Indigenous Fashion Awards return. Who will you nominate this year?

Documenting Culture: An Evening with Indigenous Fashion

Documenting Culture: An Evening with Indigenous Fashion

Documenting Culture: An Evening with Indigenous Fashion on Larrakia Country Words by Marley Morgan.Photography by Marley Morgan and Michael Jalaru Torres.It was a beautiful Larrakia evening, and the air was buzzing with creativity and connection. I had the incredible...

Under the Stars

Under the Stars

A night of kinship, creativity, and cultural expression – where ancient knowledge systems and contemporary fashion met under the stars.

IFP Pathways Program News

Backstage at Australian Fashion Week

Backstage at Australian Fashion Week

The David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) lit up Australian Fashion Week on 16 May 2024. Five designers from the IFP Pathways Program wowed the runway on Gadigal Country, sharing powerful stories of legacy and connection. Thanks to everyone involved in this unforgettable event.

Now, let’s go backstage to catch some favorite moments captured by Suleiman Thomas!

Behind the Collections

Behind the Collections

The David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway at Australian Fashion Week, showcased collections from GALI Swimwear, Ihraa Swim, JOSEPH & JAMES, Lazy Girl Lingerie, and Miimi & Jiinda. Celebrating stories of legacy, connection, and growth.

Two Stylists Take Over…

Two Stylists Take Over…

This year’s David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway will be led by head stylist Lindyn Rowland and head stylist mentor Karinda Mutabazi.  Both stylists are leading figures within their line of work, Lindyn Rowland is a proud Wiradjuri and Waiben Island...