INTRO
Several years ago I decided to dedicate part of my life and my heart to the Canadian and American Indigenous Peoples, trying in my small way to give support. I took the opportunity of this event to contribute photographically to its sharing as much as possible.
stand 196
Photographic reportage of Stand 196 at WHITESHOW/Milan .
For the first time ever, a delegation of six indigenous canadian stylists, selected by IFA, takes part in the event. Each of the six creatives presents the collection of their own clothing and jewelery brand.
sage paul
Artist/ Designer/Executive & Artistic Director of IFA/member of English River First Nation/ tireless promoter of Indigenous Cultures & Arts. She is incredibly wonderful. My inspiration.
ROBYN MCLEOd
Multidisciplinary artist between fashion, design and digital arts, whose creativity is inspired by his roots, culture and traditions to merge them with the present creating the new concept of Indigenous Futurism.
she was a free spirit
ERICA DONOVAN
Jewelry & Fashion Designer, inspired by the land and her Inuvialuit culture. She is a truly beautiful soul.
NORISOL FERRARI
Beautiful, amazing woman i have ever met.
She posed for me with great kindness wearing beautiful earrings handmade by Erica♡
NIIO PERKINS
She is an acclaimed Mohawk designer. Her raised beadwork jewelry is immediately recognizable in the Indigenous fashion world for her precision, masterful use of color, and innovative expression of Haudenosaunee cultural design motifs. ♡
LESLEY HAMPTON
is an Anishinaabe Artist and Fashion Designer focused on mental health awareness & body positivity♡♡♡♡
SECTION35
Streetwear brand that reaffirms Inuit symbolism, brutally appropriated by European culture.
The name refers to the Canadian constitution, repeatedly violated, which protects the rights of indigenous peoples.
EVAN DUCHARME STUDIO
Provides a wardrobe of separates, outerwear, and eveningwear for the customer who demands authenticity in every aspect of their life.
Metis iconography is woven throughout to create an image of contemporary Indigenous fashion.
To love and support something,
you need to erase stereotypes, read and study it.
Culture, history, tradition, resilience.
Rubina Wild