Sky-Eagle Production House is proud to present UPLIFT: The Indigenous Fashion Renaissance, a groundbreaking biennial fashion event taking place August 15–16, 2025, at the New Mexico Museum of Art – Vladem Contemporary in Santa Fe.
This two-night experience celebrates Indigenous creativity, honors the resilience of veterans, and redefines the runway with bold, original expression. Free to participating designers, UPLIFT was created to amplify Indigenous voices in fashion—especially those who’ve never had a platform during Indian Market season, or who are ready to take their work in new, cutting-edge directions.
Fashion with Purpose
Founded by Osage artist, U.S. veteran, and designer Dante Biss-Grayson (Sky-Eagle Collection), UPLIFT is more than a fashion show—it’s a cultural movement. “UPLIFT is about honoring those who serve, who create, and who carry culture forward,” says Biss-Grayson. “This is our time, and we are claiming it with boldness, grace, and intention.”
Indigenous veterans will walk the runway, act as cultural ambassadors, and ground the event in storytelling and ceremony. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project to support healing for veterans, especially those living with PTSD.
Event Schedule
Night 1 – Friday, August 15, 2025 7pm-9pm
A showcase of boundary-breaking collections by bold Indigenous designers:
- rrr.raid
- SACRD THNDR
- Breezy Designs
- ALTRN8V
- House of Sutai
- Sky-Eagle Collection
Night 2 – Saturday, August 16, 2025 7pm-9pm A spotlight on sustainability, innovation, and storytelling:
- Inspired By LCR
- RedWing Collections
- Auntie Creations
- Bonnie Woodie
- She Holds the Sky Designs
- Oh Kíyo
- Rebekah Jarvey
- Sage Mountain Flower
- Sky-Eagle Collection
UPLIFT is free and open to the public. Join us in celebrating Indigenous excellence, honoring warriors past and present, and witnessing the future of fashion take flight.
