Hip Hop Meets Tatanka

Rapper Brandis “B” Knudsen and artist William LeRoy take to the prairies of Tatanka: Story of the Bison in the Black Hills of South Dakota sporting the latest looks to hit the racks of Rapid City-based clothing store Urban City. Photography by Kelly Holmes.

“My Son Had to Cut His Hair to Attend School”

Every kid wants their new school year to be epic. With brand new school supplies, a whole new wardrobe and a fresh start in school, the first day should be exciting. But to 12 year old Lareal Wilson, his first day of school at Legacy Traditional School was both embarrassing and upsetting. Lareal was told […]

Happy Birthday Native Max! Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Native Max Magazine

What started as an idea to help promote Native talent is now the popular publication that has taken the publishing industry by storm. Native Max isn’t only a magazine, it’s an evolution. It all started as just a thought –a magazine with Native models wearing Native-designed clothing and articles about Native individuals, one day after […]

My Style: Juliana Brown Eyes

It’s certainly hard to forget Juliana Brown Eyes when you first meet her. Not only is she one of the members of Scatter Their Own, she’s also a trendsetter who isn’t afraid to rock her own unique style wherever she goes. With the help of renowned photographer Larry Price (Navajo), Juliana to show us her […]

Q&A with Chop Siouxy designer Christina Bernal

Chop Siouxy, a line of fun and flirty Cali-inspired clothing by Lakota designer Christina Bernal, has a youthful and classic style with an urban edge. We get to know the California designer and her inspirations. NM: What is Chop Siouxy? CB: Chop Siouxy is an eco-friendly line using over-stock fabric to create a unique line […]

Indian Country’s New Chain Game

This past spring and summer, both men’s fashion weeks and Hollywood picked up steam when it came to accessories and jewelry. More musicians, rappers, actors and athletes are seen rocking the overrated, chunky chains where the motto is: the bulkier and bigger, the better. Well, for Indian Country, it’s different. The trend of Native guys […]

The Buzz: Native Fashion of Fall 2013

Here is what’s buzzing in the world of Native fashion: NATIVE DESIGNERS APPEAR AT FASHION WEEKS IN NYC Along with First Nations designers Lyn Kay Peters and Linda Lavallee, Sho Sho Esquiro made her first international debut center stage at Couture Fashion Week in New York City.     Photograph by Dyani Brown PAUL FRANK […]

Urban Slick: Prepping for Fall

The city is at its best in the cool autumn weather. It’s not just the fast pace and chilly weather that make the case for fall in the city; major fashion trends make their way to shops and it’s easier to layer on clothing. This is the time of year to try out your new […]

“My Journey to Becoming Healthy”

Waylon Pahona, the founder of the Healthy Active Natives Facebook group, is a personal trainer and dedicated runner who’s making a name for himself in Indian Country. He loves to help other Natives become healthier and is always open to sharing his knowledge of healthy nutrition and exercising. However, before creating the HANS group and […]

Beauty Through the Lens: Q & A with Photographer Zoe Friday

In the world of photography, there are a few remaining photographers who take photos simply to capture a moment in time. Zoe Friday, Arapaho from the Wind River Reservation, sees beauty in the world, and uses her camera to capture it, especially the Native American culture. Zoe often takes photographs of the Native American culture, but […]