Australia's Biggest Indigenous Fashion Show

The topic is fashion.

The event happened on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 3:05 pm.

A model wore a design from Arts Northern Rivers at the Country to Couture event.

In short, this is about a big fashion show.

Country to Couture is Australia's largest Indigenous fashion show.

This year, 21 collections were shown over two sold-out events at Charles Darwin University.

What's next for the event?

The event is held with the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, which brings many visitors to Darwin.

The Country to Couture fashion show happened in Darwin, starting a new decade for the event.

The event celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander textiles, fashion, and culture with 21 collections.

The event took place over two shows at Charles Darwin University to accommodate more people.

A model wore a design from MumRed at the fashion show.

Another model wore a MumRed design on the runway.

Michelle Maynard said the event helps Indigenous creatives like designers and models.

The event gives people opportunities and helps them build networks.

It empowers people and can change their lives.

A model wore a design by Arts Northern Rivers on the runway.

A model showed off a MumRed design.

Claire Summers said the event has grown stronger, with people coming from all over to attend.

The event's strength is bringing communities together.

The event celebrates First Nations people and their stories.

A model wore a design by Bábbarra Women's Centre backstage.

Natisha Tabua said people need to see Indigenous fashion.

Natisha Tabua's fashion label, Off the Plantation, was part of the event.

Natisha Tabua said Country to Couture is important for Indigenous designers.

Natisha Tabua said the event lets Indigenous designers show their work.

Bobbi Lockyer said the event is special for Indigenous talent.

Bobbi Lockyer said the event celebrates Indigenous culture.

Natisha Tabua's mother wore one of her designs on the runway.

The event focused on women's power and knowledge.

The first show was about the knowledge and stories of women.

Bobbi Lockyer said her connection to fashion comes from her mother and grandmother.

Bobbi Lockyer said her mother taught her to sew.

Bobbi Lockyer and her sister Skye design for The Mermaid Collection.

Bobbi Lockyer's mother taught her to sew when she was four.

Bobbi Lockyer's mother told her stories about creating things.

A model showed off a design from The Mermaid Collective.

Natisha Tabua said fashion empowers Indigenous women.

Natisha Tabua said sewing was passed down through her family.

The second Country to Couture show happened at night.

Country to Couture is a popular annual event in Darwin.

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