First Nations Fashion and Design
National Runway Sydney | May 2027
Applications Now Open – For First Nations Fashion Designers
Applications Close - Monday 11th January 2027
Participation Fee for selected designers - $2,000 (+Gst)
*First instalment is due on signing the participation agreement once selected, the second and third instalments are due at regular intervals, final instalment is due by the show date.
Be part of the next chapter of First Nations fashion.
Limited places available; Selection is through an industry judging panel process. Read our criteria & eligibility form and click the link to apply below:
First Nations Fashion + Design (FNFD) invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fashion designers and labels from across Australia to apply for our National Runway in Sydney, May 2027.
This curated runway celebrates the diversity, innovation and excellence of First Nations fashion, providing designers with a national platform to present their collections, elevate their brands and connect with industry, media and new audiences in the capital of Australian fashion.
Whether your expertise lies in fashion, textiles, adornment, or experimental design, this is your chance to present your skills on a national, industry-ready stage - we want you to join us in celebrating and uplifting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent by providing growth and engagement opportunities.
Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander designer individuals, groups, organisations and collaborations - More than a runway, FNFD offers the following if you are successful in your application:
- Presentation of your collection (8-12 looks) on a professionally curated Sydney runway
- First Nations models: professional model coordination and representation
- Styling, hair and make-up: creative and backstage support
- Runway production: professional production led by a First Nations creative team
- Media asset package: edited runway photographs and runway video footage for your portfolio and promotion
- National exposure: featured promotion across FNFD's website, communications and media channels, with potential additional editorial opportunities
- Guest access: two complimentary VIP tickets
Designers selected for the runway will have the opportunity to present 8-12 standout runway looks as part of a professionally curated runway (runway-ready looks, finished and available for dispatch no later than early April 2027).
FNFD will work alongside stylists to prepare each look for the runway, helping bring your creative vision to life while maintaining the integrity of your finished collection.
Be part of the next chapter of First Nations fashion.
Limited places available; Selection is through an industry panel application process. Read our criteria & eligibility form and click the link to apply below:
Image Description: Nungala Creative Founder Jessica Johnson embraces applause for her ERELAH collection shown at First Nations Fashion + Design RECLAMATION runway 2026 presented with Artspace.
Photographer credit: Wendall Teodoro & Lucas Dawson Photography