National Indigenous Fashion Awards

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 2025 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.