No Longer Rookies of Hollywood: Andrew Orozco and Kiowa Gordon
What’s it like to be in the same room as Andrew Orozco and Kiowa Gordon? It’s normal, mostly. You know how some actors turn into big-headed, selfish and egotistical snobs who don’t care to meet you unless you’re a big-time celebrity yourself? Andrew Orozco and Kiowa Gordon are not like that, at all. On this […]
Style Briefing: Winter 2013
From fashion to makeup, Native makeup artist Tecia Jackson shares with us tips and tricks to survive this Winter season. 1. Life just got simpler. Keep your spring dresses unpacked; instead incorporate them into your winter wardrobe by layering them with a cardigan, leggings and over the knee boots. Why not toss on a scarf, […]
Behind the Ink: Alicia Smith
Alicia is a true artist who can transform a plain pair of boots or flats into works of art. Alicia, a member of the Nuu-chah-nulth Nation of British Columbia, wanted to see clothing, shoes and accessories of Native design that you could wear every day, and not just on special occasions. Drawing traditional animals on […]
The Moment: Cree Nisga’a Boots
Cree Nisga’a Clothing has certainly made their presence known in New York during the annual Couture Fashion Week last month. First Nations designers Linda Lavallee and Patrick Stewart design custom boots made with leather and handpainted with eyecatching designs. Photographs by Udor Fotography
Be the Center of Attention with Kamamak Cosmetics
FOR A SHIMMER LOOK: EYES: Blend ‘Oiwisto’ eyeshadow (very shimmery gunmetal) up starting from the lash line. Apply ‘Birch Bark Biting’ eyeshadow (matte pale bone) all over eyelid. BLUSH: Brush ‘Sesi’ blush (matte baby pink) on the apples of cheeks. LIPS: Finish with ‘Fresh Berries’ lip tint. POP OF COLOR: EYES: Apply ‘Turtle Island’ eyeshadow […]
Editor’s Letter: Winter 2013
A new year is upon us and we are excited about discovering what lies ahead. Over the last year, we have learned that you can plan, predict and wonder about what lies ahead, but every day will present you with new and unexpected challenges and opportunities. Get comfortable with the idea of not knowing, be […]
Pride on the Court
Cinnamon Spear of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana, wanted to document this pride and lifestyle of basketball. Although the documentary portrays the boys’ basketball team in Lame Deer, MT, she speaks for every reservation with her story. What started out as a thesis is now a breakthrough documentary that has already established a […]
Creative Genius: Nataanii Means
Creative genius Nataanii Means is a man of talent – not only does he rap and make music, he has a passion for creating movies and acting. NATIVE MAX: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What’s your tribe? NATAANII MEANS: My full name is Nataanii Nez Means, which in Diné it means, “a statesman-like […]
Make Us Proud: “To Honor Myself is to Honor Them”
In our long-running series, “Make Us Proud”, we talk to people from around Indian Country who are making us proud. My name is Crystal Starr Szczepanski. I am the daughter of Eleanor and Frank Szczepanski. I am Athabaskan, Yup’ik and Colville. In 1996, at a powwow I asked this Shoshone guy to owl dance. The attraction […]
The Secret Life of a Fashion Designer’s Assistant
When you imagine the lives of a fashion designer and their assistant, your first thought might be that they have the coolest job in the world, with endless parties and fun. What many don’t know is the fashion world is a very busy, fast industry where nothing comes easy and everything can change in one […]
