CIAF '25 FASHION PERFORMANCE: Look & Listen
THURSDAY 10 & FRIDAY 11 JULY 2025 | Tanks Arts Centre Precinct | Ticketed Events
The 2025 CIAF Fashion Performance: 'Look and Listen', is a celebration of First Nations culture, showcasing breathtaking and visually arresting wearable art that culminates in a seamless fusion of groundbreaking fashion, modelling, design, and performance.
This year, the Fashion Performance will be presented in two distinct shows, each exploring a unique theme.
The first performances will explore the concept of 'Look' and invites audiences to gaze upon the bold artistry of six highly anticipated designers and their distinctive visions - Irene Robinson/Darlene Fell, Guest Collaboration/Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, Robert Tommy Pau, Kuku Bulkaway and Yuku Baja Muliku Artists, Sandra and Shara Delaney and Felicity Chapman.
The second performance explores the concept of 'Listen,' inviting audiences to connect with the stories and inspirations woven into each garment. Prepare to be captivated by the narrative threads that bind together the collections of six highly anticipated designers – Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, TAFE Cultural Arts, Wudan (Amy) Neal, Skye Lockyer/Katelyn Hamilton, and Lisa Lui.
CIAF 2025 Fashion Performance: 'Look and Listen' - Tank 5 Schedule
PERFORMANCE 1: 'LOOK'
Thursday 10th July 10.30am (matinee)
Friday 11th July 1.30pm
This performance will explore the concept of 'Look' inviting audiences to gaze upon the bold artistry of six highly anticipated designers and their distinctive visions:
- Irene Robinson & Darlene Fell
- Guest Collaboration & Delvene Cockatoo-Collins
- Robert Tommy Pau
- Kuku Bulkaway & Yuku Baja Muliku Artists
- Sandra & Shara Delaney
- Felicity Chapman
PERFORMANCE 2: 'LISTEN'
PERFORMANCE 2: 'LISTEN'
Thursday 10th July 1.30pm
Friday 11th July 8.30pm
This performance explores the concept of 'Listen' inviting audiences to connect with the stories and inspirations woven into each garment. Prepare to be captivated by the narrative threads that bind together the collections of six highly anticipated designers:
- Delvene Cockatoo-Collins
- Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre
- TAFE Cultural Arts
- Wudan (Amy) Neal
- Skye Lockyer & Katelyn Hamilton
- Lisa Lui
Images: 1. Amariah Thomas Savage modelling for designer Irene Robinson. 2. Sarah Eggmolesse modelling for designer Lisa Lui. 3. Models Khloe Dempsey, Gillbyba Ambrum, Jahane Malik Gray, Tahanee Buli, Jamie McLenson, Amariah Thomas Savage & Tairita Braun Sagigi wearing designs by Elverina Johnson and performing choreography by Tamara Pearson & Tahlia O'Brien. CIAF Fashion Performance: Lighting the Fire, 2024.