Indigenous fashion: The politics of ribbon skirts, runways and resilience
Clothing is a way of making a statement and telling people what you believe. Fashion can empower, it can challenge, and it can be deeply political.
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Posted: May 28, 2021 10:48 AM ET | Last Updated: May 31
Abigail Echo-Hawk s ribbon dress made from body bags, one of many examples of Indigenous designers demonstrating strength through fashion.(Samuel Fu)
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While many of us haven t put a lot of thought into what to wear this past year (except occasionally above-the-waist for Zoom calls), some Indigenous artists and designers have continued to explore style and expression through fashion.
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