The National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) returned last month on Larrakia Country in Darwin, celebrating the best in Australian First Nations fashion.
Now in its sixth year, the event sat in the heart of a week that also featured the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair and Country to Couture.
Seven awards were handed out, judged by an Indigenous-led panel who look for cultural expression, storytelling, craft and ethics in winning designs.
Meet the 2025 Winners:
- Designer of the Year: Clair Helen Parker
- Business Achievement: Miimi & Jiinda
- Wearable Art: Cleonie Quayle
- Traditional Adornment: Rena Ngalinggama
- Textile Design: Rhonda Sharpe
- Young Achiever: Cindy Rostron
- Community Collaboration: Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association & Tiwi Artists
How You Can Support First Nations Fashion:
Want to shop Indigenous-owned labels? Check out these awesome brands:
- Magpie Goose
- Clothing The Gaps
- Clair Helen
- Ngali
- Gammin Threads
- House of Darwin
- Maara Collective
- Haus of Dizzy
- AARLI Fashion
- Yilay
- Kirrikin
- Jarin Street
- Miimi & Jiinda
Listen to the podcast below to hear the full story!
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