fashion

House of Darwin launch new Summer 2026 collection

Phoebe Blogg Published January 26, 2026 at 7.00am (AWST)

Garments from House of Darwin's Summer 2026 collection photographed in the Northern Territory. Image: supplied.

Recognised for their niche designs and ongoing efforts to give back to community, First Nations organisation House of Darwin has kicked off the year in style, releasing the first drop in their new Summer 2026 (SS26) collection.

Featuring new graphics and colourways, the new collection is a love letter to the Northern Territory; both territory-born and territory-worn.

*Models wearing garments from the new Summer 2026 collection. (Image: supplied)*

*A close-up look at the new T-Shirt design featured in the SS26 Summer collection. (Image: supplied)*

House of Darwin founder Shaun Edwards shared the deeper meaning about the collection's symbolic designs within the collection's artistic statement.

"You can't sculpt the top end; it decides what shape you will take on," he said.

"The pelting rains have chiselled the stones. The Perente lets its body mold to them. Submitting itself to the beams of the uninterruptible sun. The long grass has taught the Water Python its wisdom. Just be sure to use your own.

"Top End tested apparel: for those brave enough to have surrendered here, and for those still gaining the courage to deliver themselves. If you ever do make it, remember to respect The Locals."

*House of Darwin's SS26 Summer garments being photographed on country. (Image: supplied)*

As functionally practical as it is visually engaging, the new SS26 Summer collection is ideal for those summer months, involving everything from the beach to a bush walk.

For more fashion, arts, culture and lifestyle news subscribe for free to the Style Up newsletter.