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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Image | Jessica Mauboy, DAAF Foundation Community Ambassador, 2022, photo by Wayne Quilliam, video by Global Headquarters, with thanks to Marrawuddi Arts & Culture.
IFP News
The Journey to Best Practice
Indigenous Fashion Projects, in collaboration with IP Australia and Arts Law, is addressing an important gap in the burgeoning Indigenous fashion and textile industry. Words by Camilla WagstaffIndigenous fashion and textiles is rocketing off as an industry. But with...
Celebrating Innovation, Diversity and Success
Image | Shaneiva wears Gumnut Gown by Paul McCann, winner of the 2021 Cultural Adornment & Wearable Art NIFA, National Indigenous Fashion Awards photoshoot with marie claire Australia, 2021, photo by Tristan Stefan Edouard. Celebrating innovation, diversity and...
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...
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 by Wayne Quilliam