Come together on Larrakia Country for this year’s National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) sunset ceremony at the iconic Deckchair Cinema!
The NIFA provides a vibrant and empowering platform to celebrate the innovation, diversity and ethical practices of Australia’s First Nations Peoples in fashion and textiles, whilst contributing to the capacity building of the sector.
Presented by the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) Foundation’s Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP), the NIFA recognise and showcase excellence across seven award categories, providing a unique opportunity for the Australian and international fashion community to connect to the world’s oldest living cultures.
The prestigious awards include;
– Fashion Designer Award, supported by Country Road
– Traditional Adornment Award, supported by Desart
– Community Collaboration Award, supported by QIC
– Business Achievement Award, supported by Canberra Centre
– Textile Design Award, supported by RMIT
– Wearable Art Award, supported by Pacific Werribee
– Cecilia Cubillo Young Achiever Award, supported by Franchesca Cubillo
In 2026, the event is proudly supported by Presenting, Showcase and Designer Travel Partner QIC, with Award Partners: QIC, Pacific Werribee, Canberra Centre, Country Road, Franchesca Cubillo, RMIT, and Desart. With thanks to Ticketing partner Darwin Fringe Festival, and Principal Media Partner NITV.
TICKETS HERE
Learn more about the NIFA here: https://www.ifp.org.au/nifa/
And see what else is on in August here: https://daaf.com.au/daaf-2026/
Images by Michael Jalaru Torres and Marley Morgan
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