National Indigenous Fashion Awards
Highlights
- Celebrate innovation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fashion at the vibrant sunset ceremony on Larrakia Country.
- Experience the unique connection to the world's oldest living cultures through seven prestigious award categories.
- Enjoy the atmosphere at the iconic Deckchair Cinema, a perfect backdrop for this cultural celebration.
- Engage with the Australian and international fashion community while supporting ethical practices in textiles.
Come together on Larrakia Country for this year’s National Indigenous Fashion Awards sunset ceremony at the iconic Deckchair Cinema.
The National Indigenous Fashion Awards 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 Foundation’s Indigenous Fashion Projects, the National Indigenous Fashion Awards 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 the:
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
Cecilia Cubillo Young Achiever Award, supported by Franchesca Cubillo
The National Indigenous Fashion Awards 2026 are proudly presented by the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation’s Indigenous Fashion Projects, and supported by the Northern Territory Government through Northern Territory Major Events Company. With thanks to our Principal Media Partner NITV, Showcase Partner QIC, and award partners Country Road, RMIT, Canberra Centre, QIC, Eastland, Helen Kaminski, and Franchesca Cubillo.
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