SWAIA Native Fashion Week, held May 7–11, 2025 in Santa Fe, was a breathtaking celebration of Indigenous artistry. In its second year, the event featured more than 50 designers and representation from about 110 nations — including Māori and Kichwa — attracting roughly 4,000 attendees. The runways were graced by talents like Sacrd Thndr, Snowfly, Lesley Hampton, Vividus by Tierra Alysia, and Wabanoonkwe x Jennifer Younger, Dancing Storm Designs, Stitched by April, Dene Couture, Sage Mountainflower, Randi Nelson Designs, and Lauren Good Day. The unifying factor among both established and emerging talents: fashion and design rooted deeply in heritage. Off the runway, surrounding events fostered connections among designers, buyers, and press, amplifying Indigenous fashion’s presence within the global narrative.
SWAIA Native Fashion Week 2025, May 7-11, Santa Fe
Story by Keith Recker
Photography by Veronica Huerta
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