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 exciting 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;
– Traditional Adornment Award, supported by Helen Kaminski
– Community Collaboration Award, supported by Canberra Centre
– Business Achievement Award, supported by QIC
– Textile Design Award, supported by RMIT
– Wearable Art Award, supported by Eastland
– Fashion Designer Award, supported by Country Road
– NEW in 2024: Cecilia Cubillo Young Achiever Award, supported by Franchesca Cubillo
NIFA is supported by the Northern Territory Government through Northern Territory Major Events Company, with thanks to Principal Media Partner NITV and industry partners Eastland, Canberra Centre, QIC, Country Road, Helen Kaminski, Franchesca Cubillo and RMIT.
Venue: Deckchair Cinema, Jervois Rd, Darwin City NT 0800
Date: Wednesday Evening, 7 August 2024
Times: 7pm-8.30pm, doors open from 6pm
Food is available for purchase.
Learn More: www.ifp.org.au/nifa
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Images: 1) Rachael Hocking wearing piece by Paul McCann and models wearing pieces from NIFA winners, National Indigenous Fashion Awards, 2023, Photo by Dylan Buckee. 2) Elizabeth Wullunmingu and Janet Marawarr, Babbarra Women’s Centre, Image courtesy of Phoebe Hyles and Helen Kaminski. 3) Lillardia Briggs-Houston, NIFA 2023, Photo by Michael Jalaru Torres. 4) Kahlia Rogers, Nagula Jarndu, Photo by Michael Jalaru Torres. 5) Ikuntji Artists, NIFA 2023, Photo by Michael Jalaru Torres.
