Native Max is proud to have hosted the Second Annual Mini Fashion Show during the inaugural Native Fashion Week Santa Fe, held at the historic Santa Fe Railyard — an iconic venue with deep-rooted historical significance. This year’s showcase featured five visionary Indigenous designers and marked a monumental moment of reclamation and celebration of Native beauty, culture, and success.
The two-day fashion event featured collections by:
- Samara Tobek (Afro Amazonia Wear) – Saturday & Sunday
- Rebekah Jarvey – Saturday & Sunday
- Tina Bradley (Queena Ribbons Designs) – Saturday & Sunday
- Michelle Luna (Bitterwater for Redhouse) – Saturday & Sunday
- Shoshoni Hostler (Nar Rew Ekar) – Sunday only
On Sunday, we were honored to welcome Deb Haaland, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and current New Mexico governor candidate, who attended the show wearing a custom design by Michelle Luna. Her presence added to the moment’s significance, uplifting the show’s mission of visibility and empowerment for Native designers.
Hosting the fashion show at the Santa Fe Railyard was more than a location choice—it was a powerful statement. Beginning in 1880, the railyard was a hub of the Santa Fe Railway, and it has transformed from a symbol of industrial expansion to a thriving community space. But its legacy is also layered and problematic: during the construction of railroads across the Plains, thousands of Native people were displaced, exploited, or murdered to make way for westward expansion.
To now host a fashion show led by Indigenous designers—right on the land where our ancestors were once pushed out—was nothing short of transformative. We brought our culture, brilliance, and stories full circle, turning a once-painful site into one of power, beauty, and success.
“This show wasn’t just about fashion—it was about presence, survival, and celebration,” said Kelly Holmes, Founder of Native Max. “To hold this event at the Santa Fe Railyard, with Native models walking proudly in designs rooted in culture, is a moment we’ll never forget.”
This year’s Mini Fashion Show builds upon the success of last year’s debut during the duo of Native Fashion Weeks, continuing Native Max’s commitment to providing Indigenous fashion creatives with the platforms they deserve.
Afro Amazonia Wear by Samara Tobek
Bitterwater for Redhouse by Michelle Luna
Queena Ribbons Designs by Tina Bradley
Rebekah Jarvey
Nar Rew Ekar by Shoshoni Hostler
