Hoops, Heritage, and High Fashion: How Native Fashion Week 2025 Ignited with Ayimach Horizons and Lauren Good Day
Warehouse 21 in Santa Fe’s vibrant Railyard Arts District transformed into a living tapestry of Indigenous artistry as Native Fashion Week launched its inaugural runway. A spellbinding hoop-dance blessing by champion performer ShanDien Sonwai LaRance (Hopi/Tewa/Navajo/Ohkay Owingeh) spun tradition into motion, clearing the way for two powerhouse debuts: Ayimach Horizons, whose fluid silhouettes echoed rivers at dusk, and Lauren Good Day, who reimagined historic ledger-art florals in modern neutral hues. Together they lit the spark that promises to redefine sustainable, story-rich couture for the rest of the week—and far beyond.
A Grand Finale: Sunday’s SWAIA Runway Shows Close the Week with Power, Presence, and Purpose
SWAIA Native Fashion Week Sunday’s runway shows were an epic close to a transformative week of Indigenous creativity, culture, and couture at the Santa Fe Convention Center. The Sunday showcases, held across two highly anticipated presentations, bring the week’s momentum to a powerful crescendo. At 1 PM and 4 PM, some of the most buzzed-about designers […]
A Taste of Brilliance: Friday Night’s SWAIA Native Fashion Show Set the Tone for an Unforgettable Weekend
The energy was electric as the SWAIA Native Fashion Week kicked off its weekend-long celebration of Indigenous fashion with Friday night’s exclusive runway show. Held in an intimate setting, the single-runway showcase provided a curated glimpse of what was to come, spotlighting six groundbreaking designers whose work seamlessly blends heritage with haute couture. This wasn’t […]
