Evolutions of a Dreamer ✨
NYFW Fall Collection
Look 10 🇵🇸
Model: Nina Polk
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Ermine Earrings
Bleeding Heart White Shirt
Keffiyah Skirt
My collection is a series of garments inspired by the different everyday worn items of revolutionary periods. It represents the overlapping histories and present of using fashion, clothing and symbols to reflect and comment on oppressive systems and governments.
Every model wore a corn husk face covering that represents a multitude of reasons. Protecting one’s identity. Being able to see yourself in the garments. Corn Husk dolls are made faceless so that the child playing with them can reflect their own personality and story onto them. I created a mask to embody this tradition so everyone can see themselves within these pieces.
Free Palestine 🪶
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Evolutions of a Dreamer ✨
NYFW Fall Collection
Look 8-9 ✨
Models: Mom & Dad
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Star Earrings
Handmade Puffed Star Dress
Hand Painted Leather Jacket
My collection is a series of garments inspired by the different everyday worn items of revolutionary periods. It represents the overlapping histories and present of using fashion, clothing and symbols to reflect and comment on oppressive systems and governments.
Every model wore a corn husk face covering that represents a multitude of reasons. Protecting one’s identity. Being able to see yourself in the garments. Corn Husk dolls are made faceless so that the child playing with them can reflect their own personality and story onto them. I created a mask to embody this tradition so everyone can see themselves within these pieces.
Was so happy to have my parents on the runway 💖
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Evolutions of a Dreamer ✨
NYFW Fall Collection
Look 7 🪶
Model: Alizae Shaw
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Pink Mink Antler Earrings
Handmade Black Beret
Handmade Layered Trench Coat with Beaded Black Panther Patch
Smoked Hide Land Back Purse
My collection is a series of garments inspired by the different everyday worn items of revolutionary periods. It represents the overlapping histories and present of using fashion, clothing and symbols to reflect and comment on oppressive systems and governments.
Every model wore a corn husk face covering that represents a multitude of reasons. Protecting one’s identity. Being able to see yourself in the garments. Corn Husk dolls are made faceless so that the child playing with them can reflect their own personality and story onto them. I created a mask to embody this tradition so everyone can see themselves within these pieces.
#indigenous #indigenousdesigner #nyfw #nycdesigner #indigenousfashion
Evolutions of a Dreamer ✨
NYFW Fall Collection
Look 6 🌷
Model: Eva Blackhawk
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Pink AWAS Tufted Earrings
Handmade Cropped Corn Husk Jacket
Thifted Dress Shirt
Handmade Blue Denim Pants
Pink Land Back Rings
My collection is a series of garments inspired by the different everyday worn items of revolutionary periods. It represents the overlapping histories and present of using fashion, clothing and symbols to reflect and comment on oppressive systems and governments.
Every model wore a corn husk face covering that represents a multitude of reasons. Protecting one’s identity. Being able to see yourself in the garments. Corn Husk dolls are made faceless so that the child playing with them can reflect their own personality and story onto them. I created a mask to embody this tradition so everyone can see themselves within these pieces.
#indigenous #indigenousfashion #nyfw #nycdesigner #indigenousdesigner
Evolutions of a Dreamer ✨
NYFW Fall Collection
Look 5 🪶
Model: A’ngelee Clause
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Purple Land Back Earrings
Handmade Wampum Jacket with Corn Husk Flower
Handmade Half and Half Shirt
Handmade Black Denim Pants
Handmade Gunstock War Club
My collection is a series of garments inspired by the different everyday worn items of revolutionary periods. It represents the overlapping histories and present of using fashion, clothing and symbols to reflect and comment on oppressive systems and governments.
Every model wore a corn husk face covering that represents a multitude of reasons. Protecting one’s identity. Being able to see yourself in the garments. Corn Husk dolls are made faceless so that the child playing with them can reflect their own personality and story onto them. I created a mask to embody this tradition so everyone can see themselves within these pieces.
#indigenous #indigenousdesigner #nyfw #nycdesigner #indigenousfashion
Evolutions of a Dreamer ✨
NYFW Fall Collection
Look 4 🤘🏽
Model: Chauné Mountainsong
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Blue Mink Antler Earrings
Patch Jacket 2.0
Thifted Dress Shirt
Thifted Pants
My collection is a series of garments inspired by the different everyday worn items of revolutionary periods. It represents the overlapping histories and present of using fashion, clothing and symbols to reflect and comment on oppressive systems and governments.
This look is based on punk/metal jackets and my take on an Indian tuxedo. This jacket is inspired by dad 💖
Every model wore a corn husk face covering that represents a multitude of reasons. Protecting one’s identity. Being able to see yourself in the garments. Corn Husk dolls are made faceless so that the child playing with them can reflect their own personality and story onto them. I created a mask to embody this tradition so everyone can see themselves within these pieces.
#indigenous #indigenousdesigner #nyfw #nycdesigner #indigenousfashion
Evolutions of a Dreamer ✨
NYFW Fall Collection
Look 3 🤘🏽
Model: Taven Beuke
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Punk Caribou Tufted Earrings
OG Patch Jacket
Thifted Dress Shirt
Handmade Denim Wide Pants
My collection is a series of garments inspired by the different everyday worn items of revolutionary periods. It represents the overlapping histories and present of using fashion, clothing and symbols to reflect and comment on oppressive systems and governments.
This look is based on punk/metal jackets and my take on an Indian tuxedo. This jacket is inspired by mom and being a proud Kanien’keha:ka
Every model wore a corn husk face covering that represents a multitude of reasons. Protecting one’s identity. Being able to see yourself in the garments. Corn Husk dolls are made faceless so that the child playing with them can reflect their own personality and story onto them. I created a mask to embody this tradition so everyone can see themselves within these pieces.
Photographer: Shayla Blatchford @sidesqash
Show: INYFW @indigenousnyfw
Producers: Relative Arts NYC @relativeartsnyc
Key Hair: Deyah Cassadore @deyah_cassadore
Key Makeup: Britta Ruona @beautybybrita
Location: Grace Exhibition Space @graceexhibitionspace
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Evolutions of a Dreamer ✨
NYFW Fall Collection
Look 2 💣
Model: Sage Addington
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Gay Caribou Tufted Earrings
Upcycled Jacket with Beaded Cigarette Fringe
Hand Embroidered “Disrupt” Turtleneck
Handmade Mini Skirt
Handmade Denim Wide Pants
Hand Painted Skateboard
My collection is a series of garments inspired by the different everyday worn items of revolutionary periods. It represents the overlapping histories and present of using fashion, clothing and symbols to reflect and comment on oppressive systems and governments.
Every model wore a corn husk face covering that represents a multitude of reasons. Protecting one’s identity. Being able to see yourself in the garments. Corn Husk dolls are made faceless so that the child playing with them can reflect their own personality and story onto them. I created a mask to embody this tradition so everyone can see themselves within these pieces.
Photographer: Shayla Blatchford @sidesqash
Show: INYFW @indigenousnyfw
Producers: Relative Arts NYC @relativeartsnyc
Key Hair: Deyah Cassadore @deyah_cassadore
Key Makeup: Britta Ruona @beautybybrita
Location: Grace Exhibition Space @graceexhibitionspace
#indigenous #indigenousartist #indigenousfashion #nyfw #nycdesigner
Evolutions of a Dreamer ✨
NYFW Fall Collection
Look 1 💣
Model: Kinsale Drake
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Kwe Caribou Tufted Earrings
Handmade Bow Tie
Upcycled Jacket
Thrifted Dress Shirt
Handmade Layered Skirt with Kimono Fabric and Denim
Handmade Corn Husk Ball and Chain
My collection is a series of garments inspired by the different everyday worn items of revolutionary periods. It represents the overlapping histories and present of using fashion, clothing and symbols to reflect and comment on oppressive systems and governments.
I started off through teenage rebellion. This look is inspired by Gogo Yubari from Kill Bill. I wanted to do a take on the rebellion of being a young woman in school. The challenges that come with and how you learn to protect yourself.
Every model wore a corn husk face covering that represents a multitude of reasons. Protecting one’s identity. Being able to see yourself in the garments. Corn Husk dolls are made faceless so that the child playing with them can reflect their own personality and story onto them. I created a mask to embody this tradition so everyone can see themselves within these pieces.
Photographer: Shayla Blatchford @sidesqash
Show: INYFW @indigenousnyfw
Producers: Relative Arts NYC @relativeartsnyc
Key Hair: Deyah Cassadore @deyah_cassadore
Key Makeup: Britta Ruona @beautybybrita
Location: Grace Exhibition Space @graceexhibitionspace
#indigenous #indigenousdesigner #nyfw #nycdesigner #indigenousfashion
INYFW 🌟
My Ake’nisténha (Mom), Rake’níha (Dad) and Aksótha (Grandma) came to NYC for INYFW.
My parents agreed to model for my show and they came out to bow with me at the end 💖
It was my grandmas first time in NYC despite being born in NY state. I put her to work right away to do some sewing and glueing backstage right up until showtime.
So happy to have my family support me. I’ve always been a lil fashion weirdo and they’ve dealt with all my phases of sparkly jackets to fingerless gloves to cosplay to hella femme and hella masc. This is just the beginning and let’s continue to be freaks 🎉
Konoronkwa kowa
📸: @sidesquash
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INYFW 🌟
WE DID IT!
Senior Art Director. Model Coordinator. Fashion Designer. Model. Store Manager. Too many titles and roles to name.
I’m still coming back to life from giving my whole soul and body into putting on this spectacular event last week. It was so surreal to start having everyone come through and actually seeing it all be put together.
Still don’t have all my feelings and thoughts together about it all but hearing the response has been great. That we made history. That we did it despite all the barriers. That we did it for our future generations.
I’m so proud of everyone and thank you all for your patience, understanding and flexibility for our team.
This is just the beginning 💖
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