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Wearable Art
A look at the Navajo poncho serape from its early beginnings through today.
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Counting Coup: Fashion and the Field Museum
Apsáalooke fashion designer Bethany Yellowtail has a
deep-rooted connection with
her heritage.
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The Story of American Indian Fashion History
A blending of time, culture and place are woven into the fibers of American Indian fashion history.
By Crystal G. Herman
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Who’s Who in Native Fashion
Exploring 24 of the top Native designers working in fashion today.
82
Season’s Greetings
From transitional pieces to spring staples, kick off the season with these fresh picks.
84
20 Questions with Phillip Bread
Up-and-coming Indigenous model Phillip Bread talks style, SWAIA and his Comanche roots.
86
The Secret Garden
Patricia Michaels’ studio and fashion design are her sanctuary.
By Alicia Inez Guzmán
92
Future-facing Fashion
Two Native designers are using cutting-edge fabrics and technologies to express their fashion-forward visions.
By Karen Kramer
98
FashioNative
A fashion spread with clothing by leading Native designers, styled by Amber-Dawn Bear Robe.
102
Into the Wild
Jamie Okuma’s designs are highlighted.
106
Say Cheese
In celebration of our first-ever Native fashion issue, we invited our readers to post their fiercest Native fashion moment on Instagram.
108
Transformative Textiles
A buyer’s guide for clothing
items and accessories with
advice from experts.
132
Dynamic Treasures
Native Treasures Art Market in Santa Fe celebrates a milestone of 15 years running.
136
Treading Forward
The Cherokee Heritage Center’s annual art show pays tribute to the past while looking towards the future.
138
Inspirational Gathering
The second Abbe Museum Indian Market welcomes 75 artists and performers representing more than 40 tribes.
140
Silver and Leather
A variety of historic and contemporary Native American materials was available at Brian Lebel’s Old West Show in Arizona.
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Moments in History
Cowan’s Auctions presents prehistoric through contemporary material during its April 5 sale of American Indian and Western art.
146
Arts of the West
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers offers strong works in many mediums at its annual
Arts of the American West sale in Denver.
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Variety of Materials
Works in stone, bronze, paint and photography are available at the Scottsdale Art Auction on April 6 in Arizona.
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A Solid Collection
Bonhams’ single-owner auction of
Native American baskets achieves
nearly $1 million.
