SWAIA Native Fashion Week 2025 Recap

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.