We took the opporturinty to have some longer in-depth conversations, prior to the NAIDOC week forum to reflect on the keynote theme, and offer an opportunity to discuss the following issues further MACRO//MICRO | CRAFT//CULTURE | LOCI//LOCAL. The fourth and final interview is with David Giles Kaye | Indigenous Fashion Projects Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair.

Dave is leading the development of Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) for the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation. IFP is a program that collaborates with Indigenous Australians working in textiles and fashion, with a range of development programs, mentoring opportunities and promotional events.

Dave is an experienced senior executive from the textile and fashion industry, working previously as CEO of the Australian Fashion Council, in new ventures and R&D at global outdoor apparel brand Gore-Tex and as CEO of Australian Defence Apparel. He also co-founded London based start-up fashion brand Frankly and led business development for smart materials technology company Imagine Intelligent Materials.