Sky-Eagle Collection, the celebrated Indigenous fashion house founded by Osage designer and U.S. military veteran Dante Biss-Grayson, was proud to debut its “Red Line Collection” at Break Free NYFW. This groundbreaking showcase took place on February 8, 2025, at the historic Judson Memorial Church directly across from Washington Square Park.
This marks a historic moment as Sky-Eagle Collection becomes the first Native and veteran-owned fashion house listed on the CFDA Fashion Calendar as a Charity Event, honoring resilience, cultural excellence, and advocacy.
The Headline Model was Miss Universe Canada Ashley Callingbull
The show’s headline VIP model, Ashley Callingbull (@ashleycallingbull), is the first Indigenous Miss Universe Canada, a renowned actress, advocate, and trailblazer for Indigenous communities. Known for
her work uplifting Indigenous voices and promoting cultural resilience, Ashley walked the
runway in Sky-Eagle’s bold, sophisticated designs.
Cultural Performances and Special Guest Models
The event also featured a traditional Osage buckskin dance performance by Madeline Goodfox and Gigi Sieke, celebrating the beauty and storytelling of Osage culture. Joining Sky-Eagle was an extraordinary lineup of Special Guest VIP Models, who each contributed their unique stories and advocacy:
- Nikki Apostolou (@recycledstardust)
- Margaret Faliano (@margaretfaliano)
- A’ngelee (@ange.l.ee)
- Kate Nelson (@k.a.nelson)
- Nathalie Wajashk-Restoule (@natrest)
- Jonnea Trujillo (@jonnea21)
- Maddie Sanders (@holatte)
About the “Red Line Collection”
The Red Line Collection is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, embodying the courage to face boundaries, cross them, and redefine them. Accordingly, this speaks to the boldness of stepping beyond limits—both personal and cultural—while honoring the strength it takes to recover and rebuild. Just as recovery is a journey of transformation and reclaiming one’s narrative, each piece in the collection reflects the beauty of breaking free, telling stories of triumph, healing, and unapologetic self-expression.
The collection symbolizes resilience, truth-telling, and empowerment. Designed to push creative boundaries, it merges Indigenous storytelling with contemporary elegance, marking a transformative chapter for Native fashion.
“This collection honors the power of resilience and community,” said Dante Biss-Grayson, Fashion Designer of Sky-Eagle Collection. “Being featured on the CFDA Fashion Calendar as a Charity Event is an incredible milestone. It’s an honor to share this platform with Break Free, a cause that aligns deeply with the values of Native communities striving for healing and recovery.”
The collection will be released this Friday, February 14th, 2025. February 14th is also the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women National Day of Action and Awareness.
About Break Free Productions
Break Free NYFW is the only CFDA-listed showcase dedicated to mental health and harm reduction advocacy. It combines high fashion with social impact, featuring models in recovery or walking in memory of loved ones. The event regularly welcomes city, state, and federal legislators to inspire change.
