2nd - 3rd August 2026

Country to Couture is where First Nations textiles, fashion and art collide in a colourful showcase of creativity from across Australia.

A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander textiles and fashion design, Country to Couture is a contemporary way of cultural storytelling, and sharing knowledge. The event builds on the growing textile design movement in remote Indigenous communities, and has been presented alongside the annual Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) since 2016.

The high energy runway presents innovative collections from Indigenous designers and artists across Australia, as well as unique collaborations between Indigenous communities and well-known Australian labels.

For the very first time, Country to Couture 2026 will take place across two nights, returning to the beautiful lands of Larrakia Country, at Charles Darwin University.

Read the line-up of designers and see images from previous events on the website. You can also follow Indigenous Fashion Projects on Instagram.