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Welcome to Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artist and designer owned and governed, IFP supports Indigenous Australians working in textiles and fashion with a range of development programs, resources, mentoring opportunities and promotional events.

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IFP News

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…

Country to Couture Shows Announced!

Country to Couture Shows Announced!

Image | (left to right) Cindy Rostron, Cinella Rostron, and Kiani Thompson,wear design Young Daluk & Jemimah, from Babbarra Women's Centre, Photo by Alana HolmbergCountry to Couture returns to Larrakia Country with a record 22 collections across TWO different...

NIFA 2023 Nominations – Have Closed

NIFA 2023 Nominations – Have Closed

National Indigenous Fashion Awards 2023 Nominations *have now closed*  DAAFF's Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) is thrilled to invite you to nominate for this year’s National Indigenous Fashion Awards! Launched in 2020, the NIFA provides a vibrant and exciting...

Watch the National Indigenous Fashion Awards 2023

Friday 18th August at 9:15pm AEST

Thanks to our Principle Media Partner, NITV, the NIFA ceremony will once again be on a TV screen near you!
Head to the NIFA site below for all the details.

Photo by Dylan Buckee

Become a supporter and join the Indigenous Fashion Projects family…

Image | Jessica Mauboy, DAAF Foundation Community Ambassador, 2022, photo by Wayne Quilliam, video by Global Headquarters, with thanks to Marrawuddi Arts & Culture.

Watch the Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway!

Thanks to Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, the runway presented by Afterpay and supported by David Jones is now Streaming!

Photo | Miimi & Jiinda, David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, 2023, Photo by Stefan Gosatti, Getty Images for AAFW