Walk the walk
All events for the SWAIA Native Fashion Week are by ticket or invitation only, and ticket sales for many events are limited. Fashion show tickets include all-day access to shopping pop-ups and activation spaces that offer demonstrations and interactions with designers and other artists. Fashion show events are held at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center (201 W. Marcy Street) unless otherwise noted.
Find more information and purchase tickets at swaia.org. — U.D.
THURSDAY, MAY 2
Media event and VIP cocktail reception 4:30-7 p.m.
Governor’s Mansion
1 Mansion Drive
$250
MAY 3
All About Indigenous Fashion Symposium
Panelists discuss Indigenous design as the original fashion and design language of North America. Grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing, panelists delve into the essential societal role of Native North American fashion arts.
Topics include:
Why Native American Fashion Matters
Moderator Amber-dawn Bear Robe discusses Native fashion with Helen Oro, Patricia Michaels, and Tantoo Cardinal. 1 p.m.
Designers Hub
Moderator Angela Demontigny talks with Peshawn Bread and Lesley Hampton. 2 p.m.
Indigenous Knowledge and Techniques Inspiring Creative Expression
Moderator Jason Baerg speaks with Ma field and Orlando Dugi. 3 p.m.
Keynote
Sarain Fox and Rachelle White Wind talk with Amber-dawn Bear Robe.
4 p.m.
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 710 Camino Lejo
Check website for ticket availability
Native American Art Magazine VIP Fashion Launch Party
6:30 p.m.
Lumpkins Ballroom, La Fonda $225
MAY 4
Fashion Shows, Fashion Pop-ups, and Activation Spaces
Doors open at noon
3 p.m. Fashion Show lineup:
House of Sutai by Peshawn Bread Penny Singer
Clara Mcconnell of Qaulluq Carrie Wood of chizhii
5:30 p.m. Fashion Show lineup Dehmin Osawamick Cleland Helen Oro Designs
Tierra Alysia of Vividus
Patricia Michaels of PM Waterlily
MAY 5
Fashion Shows, Fashion Pop-ups, and Activation Spaces
Doors open at 11 a.m.
2 p.m. Fashion Show lineup Ayimach Lodge By: Angela Demontigny, Rachelle White Wind,
Baerg
Victoria’s Ar ashion Loren Aragon of Tower n Lesley Hampton
4:30 p.m. Fashion Show lineup Randy Leigh Barton
Maria Hupfield
Heather Bouchier X Indi City Himikalas Pamela Baker of T.O.C. Legends
Orlando Dugi ne