Native Fashion Week Santa Fe 2025, a new event which takes place May 8 to 11, will feature more than 30 Indigenous designers and 100 models at the Santa Fe Railyard Arts District.
The event, which features Indigenous designers from all over North America, will bring together names such as Orlando Dugi, known for his high-fashion eveningwear, and Lesley Hampton, a leading voice in body-positive and inclusive design, alongside first-time designers pushing the boundaries of contemporary fashion.
“Indigenous fashion has been couture since before ‘couture’ existed,” said Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, the fashion curator and organizer of the show, who is a member of the Siksika Nation. “The precision, the artistry, the vision — it’s always been here, shaping style in ways the industry is only beginning to understand. Native Fashion Week Santa Fe is where that influence takes the stage.”
Amber-Dawn Bear Robe
TIRA HOWARD PHOTOGRAPHY, courtesy of Native Fashion Week Santa Fe
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, or SWAIA, will also have its fashion week in Santa Fe from May 7 to 11, as reported.
Native Fashion Week Santa Fe features two full days of runway shows and programming. In addition to Dugi and Hampton, brands participating include Apache Skateboards & Douglas Miles, Korina Emmerich, Lauren Good Day, Nonamey, and Products of My Environment x The Son of Picasso. JAM Productions is the production team for the runway.
A look from Nonamey.
The event will also highlight an industry-focused panel discussion with Christian Allaire, journalist and author of “The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures” as a featured speaker. Trunks shows and brand activations will also take place across the Railyard, connecting designers directly with buyers and collectors. The NFW Fashion Film Festival, hosted by Violet Crown Cinemas, will also spotlight iconic films that celebrate fashion.
