"You needed me
Ooh, you needed me
To feel a little more, and give a little less
Know you hate to confess
But baby,ooh you needed me"
Model: @keenstun
MUA: @nicolejmakeup
Studio: @vscreativelab
"When a boy who played with razors
Met a girl who opened cages
All the birds flew through the graveyard
And their laughter was contagious"
Little switch up here. Still pumping out some V-Day shoots. I hope everyone is having a love filled day.
Model/wardrobe: @keenstun
MUA: @nicolejmakeup
Studio: @vscreativelab
Meet our Interns!✨
Nicole Johnson is honoured to return as 1st Assistant Makeup Artist for her 4th consecutive year at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, working closely with Director of Makeup, Marlayna Pincott.
An Ojibway First Nation artist with 5+ years of makeup artist experience, her work spans runway, film, and major events for clients like Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Arc’teryx, The Junos, and Miss Universe. She recently served as Lead Makeup Artist for Sante Fe SWAIA Indigenous Fashion Week 2025.
A Blanche MacDonald Global Makeup Program graduate, Nicole is also a Pro Barber and nail artist, offering a full suite of beauty services.
It’s official! I’ll be at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week this November 19-22 and I’d LOVE for you to join me!
Come see why Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week is unlike any other and experience the power of Indigenous design, art, and storytelling across four unforgettable nights:
✨ Red Dress Night - Wed, Nov 19: Honouring MMIWG2S through remembrance and unity
✨ Couture - Thur, Nov 20: High fashion inspired by ancestral design
✨ Streetwear - Fri, Nov 21: Bold looks that speak to identity and community
✨ Spirit of the West Coast - Sat, Nov 22: Coast Salish artistry and celebration on the runway
See you there!
🗓️ November 19-22
📍 Queen Elizabeth Theatre
🎟️ Get your tickets now at VIFW.ca
#VIFW2025 #SupportIndigenousFashion #BuyYourTickets
On the iconic Mount Habrich at the Sea to Sky Gondola, a couture collection comes to life—where Indigenous artistry meets high fashion.
Rooted in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh land, each design tells a story of heritage, strength, and modern elegance. This shoot represents more than clothing—it’s about legacy, innovation, and the future of Indigenous luxury fashion.
📍Mount Habrich | Sḵwx̱wú7mesh | Sea to Sky Gondola
Grateful to the incredible team who brought this vision to life:
✨ Photography: @taralynkatephotography
✨ Stylist: @amandamaydaly
✨ Designers: @himikalas@rebecca.baker.g
✨ Models: @nicolejmakeup@aquashjaida
✨ Makeup: @jayleeannexo
✨ Hair: @nicolejmakeup
✨ BTS/Social: @kinfluencesocial@jimkyle21
✨ Himikalas Assistant: @jimkyle21
#TOCLegends #LegendsHouseOfDesign #HimikalasPamBaker #IndigenousLuxury #IndigenousFashion #CulturalCouture #MadeInCanada #PacificNorthwestDesign #Sḵwx̱wú7mesh #SeaToSkyGondola #MountHabrich #LuxuryDesign #fashionwithstory
