Five Native Designers Brought the House Down at SWAIA Native Fashion Week 2026

Santa Fe’s sold-out gala showcased 25 one-of-a-kind looks, and it was a night no one will forget.
Indigenous Fashion Takes the Museum: Always in Fashion Opens at the Textile Museum of Canada

Curated by Amber-Dawn Bear Robe (Siksika Nation), Always in Fashion opens May 1 at the Textile Museum of Canada, and it’s rewriting what the fashion world looks like when Indigenous designers lead the conversation.
Stevens & Snyder Complete Denver Art Museum Residency & They’re Just Getting Started

The Two-Spirit artist duo wrapped their Native Arts residency at DAM this month with a new collector acquisition, a beaded Birkin in the works, and their work permanently entering the museum’s collection. Here’s what happened, and what’s coming next.
Tlingit Jeweler Jennifer Younger Dresses Teddy Swims for Stagecoach 2026 in a Native Max Exclusive

Award-winning soul powerhouse Teddy Swims took the Stagecoach stage tonight wearing handcrafted sterling silver pieces by Tlingit designer Jennifer Younger of Sitka, Alaska, and Native Max has the exclusive details.
Sustainability in Style: Native-Led Innovations in Fashion
Indigenous designers lead the charge in sustainability, drawing inspiration from ancestral knowledge and a commitment to the earth. This article explores eco-friendly fashion collections and the cultural importance of caring for the planet.
A Global Stage for Indigenous Beauty: 2026 Awards Now Open
Entries are officially open for the Global Indigenous Beauty Awards 2026, a first-of-its-kind platform celebrating Indigenous excellence across beauty, wellness, and cultural innovation worldwide.
Fresh Patterns, Bold Color, & New Designs Just in Time for Spring: This Week in Indigenous Fashion
Beadwork-inspired florals, ledger-art textiles, and macramé made for golden hours and festival nights. Indigenous designers and collaborators are bringing fresh color and striking new patterns to spring in a big way this week.
Indigo Rising: Sage Mountainflower’s ‘Indigo Threads’ Collection Redefines Indigenous Couture
Tewa designer Sage Mountainflower transforms reclaimed denim into a landmark of Indigenous high fashion, proving sustainability was always a sovereign act.
The Jewelry Edit: This Week’s Most Covetable Indigenous Designs From Eighth Generation, Tiffany Wolfe, & Copper Canoe Woman
From gold trilliums and sweetgrass earrings to sculptural silver ovoids, three Indigenous jewelry makers are setting the standard for wearable artistry this spring.
Walk the Land: Manitobah Mukluks’ Spring 2026 Collection Is a Masterwork of Indigenous Artistic Collaboration
From Diné beadwork to Cree sole design, Inuk embroidery to Métis berry motifs, Manitobah’s newest moccasin drop turns every step into a story.