First Nations Fashion + Design

First Nations Fashion + Design (FNFD) is an not-for-profit Indigenous Corporation whose core business is to support the development and sustainable growth of First Nations representation, access and growth in the fashion and design sectors.

Our aim is to provide and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander designers with ongoing access to platforms, economic opportunities, skills development and industry engagement through annual programming and events.

In its role as a national voice, FNFD continues to work towards the development of a self-sustaining ecosystem of First Nations fashion designers, textile artists, graphic designers, hair and makeup artists, models and events teams. Our aspirations are grounded in culture and delivered in partnership with communities across the nation.

reclamation presented with artspace

Reclamation isn't about visibility in current systems; it's about dismantling and rebuilding them on our terms. Our culture is sovereign.

FNFD (First Nations Fashion + Design) makes a historic return to Sydney after a 4-year wait to host 'Reclamation', presented with Artspace.

An independent, First Nations–led platform created by Mob, for our community. Bringing together six First Nations Designers

Tjarlirli & Kaltukatjara Arts

Nungala Creative

MumRed

Merrepen Arts

KingKing Creative

Grace Lillian Lee

24 Indigenous models and majority Blak Back of House leadership to showcase storytelling as a projection of modernity, emphasizing its cultural significance beyond fashion.

Following its international tour, Reclamation includes the highly anticipated home-return of Grace Lillian Lee’s debut couture collection, The Guardians.

Reclamation is both a celebration and a statement, an assertion of space, sovereignty, and creative authority within the Australian fashion landscape with only a limited amount of ticket available so be sure to secure your seat now via Eventbrite

AAFW DESIGNERS '22

Afterpay Australian Fashion Week

Nungala Creative

Ihraa Swim

Gantharri

Myrrdah

Ikuntji Artists

Paul McCann

Clothing The Gaps

Elverina Johnson x Taking Shape

FUTURE OF FASHION DESIGNERS

Last year with co-curation with the Powerhouse Museum on a collection called Eucalyptusdom, FNFD in 2022 brought a fashion initiative called the Future of Fashion.

The FNFD Future of Fashion (FOF) initiative creates direct access to the Australian Fashion industry.

We believe this initiative will bring two worlds together through a massive cultural and industry exchange. Through one-on-one mentoring, design, creativity, listening and learning from each other, together we will start to close the gap in fashion.