National Indigenous Fashion Awards recognise international collaboration, ties to family and country
The 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards in Darwin celebrated First Nations designers and artists, highlighting the importance of cultural connection and traditional knowledge. A notable collaboration between the Bábbarra Women's Centre and India's Tharangini Studio received the Community Collaboration award.
Why it matters
These awards provide a platform for Indigenous creators to gain international recognition while preserving and evolving traditional artistic practices.
Seven artists have taken prizes home from the 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. ( ABC News: Olivana Lathouris )
First Nations artists and designers from across Australia have been recognised at this year's National Indigenous Fashion Awards, hosted in Darwin.
The annual event spotlights art from a diverse range of cultural and language groups, working across different mediums and creative techniques.
Some of this year's winners say their creative practice has helped pass on traditional knowledge, connect to culture and honour loved ones.
Link copied Share Share article A unique partnership between a remote Northern Territory women's centre and an art studio in India has beeen recognised at this year's prestigious National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA).
The event is Australia's largest annual showcase of First Nations fashion and celebrates the best Indigenous designers, artists and creatives from across the country.
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