Jessica Wiarda (Hopi/Tewa), the main organizer of Indigenous Fashion Week, called it a chance to “present ourselves as we want.” UtahDineBikeyah HopiEducation
“What I’ve gained through the residency is all these connections with all these amazing people doing the work,” Wiarda said. Later on, her mother walked in one of her designs.
The show, Wiarda said, defies the idea that Indigenous culture only happens on reservations, while bridging connections between younger generations of Indigenous people. For a long time, she said, Indigenous elders, especially, have been afraid to showcase their culture outside of designated safe spaces.
Khadjenoury, who was among the contemporary designers, said she started designing and sewing when she was young, with guidance from her grandmother. She also works as a TV and film producer. That’s one of the things Julee Groves — the first person Wiarda asked to be in the show — was most excited about. Groves, who grew up in Magna, said she didn’t connect with her Indigenous culture until after her father’s death. For her, being a model in Indigenous wear is a dream come true.
Vendor Shayna Toledo sells indigenous jewelry during Utah’s first Indigenous fashion show at The Leonardo in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Shoshone-Bannocks, they said, are known for their beadwork, floral and geometric designs. The Whitehorses display theirs on coin and card holders made by their mother, and the sisters help design stickers and other items. The sisters pitch in on the Etsy and Venmo accounts for the family business, Sisters Serena and Jennie Whitehorse, from left, Shoshone-Bannock, Navajo, sell their jewelry during Utah’s first Indigenous fashion show at The Leonardo in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bodies recovered one week after two men fell into Salt River in south PhoenixBREAKING: Police say a second body has been recovered from the Salt River near 71st Avenue and is believed to be that of the second kayaker who went missing last Sunday. abc15
Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: Shenzhen Fashion Week to Spotlight Global Talents With Fall LineupMatty Bovan, Harri, Chet Lo, Edward Crutchley, Dhruv Kapoor, Di Petsa, (Di)vision, and Ancuta Sarca will be making their China debut with CMYK Lab, a showroom operated by the Shenzhen Garment Industry Association.
Read more »
One body recovered, another missing after two men fell into Salt River in south PhoenixUPDATE: Phoenix police announced Saturday that a body recovered from the Salt River is believed to be one of the kayakers who was reported missing a nearly week ago. abc15
Read more »
Former Salt Lake City mayor says Utah's biggest asset in flood mitigation is its peopleThe key to combating this year's spring flooding, former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson says, is the same as it was in 1983: residents who show up to help.
Read more »
2 men who went missing in the Salt River believed to be recovered, police sayBREAKING: The second man who went missing in the Salt River a week ago is believed to have been found. This comes after the first man was found yesterday.
Read more »