Saskatchewan Fashion week showcases Indigenous design and voices [Video]

Saskatchewan Fashion Week, in Saskatoon, is in full swing and local and aspiring designers are not only showcasing their work on the runway but also partaking in an Indigenous led conference.

SFW is partnering with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies to host a two-day event within fashion week — Design Legacies: Indigenous Fashion & Textiles SUMMIT.

“I think any time you are trying to uplift and make changes in the industry, it’s important that we have people from diverse backgrounds.” said Ryan Jimmy, director of academic strategy at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies.

With around 150 delegates and keynotes from across Canada, the summit aims to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration among Indigenous communities, fashion professionals and textile innovators.

Two keynote speakers include Helen Oro, an accessory designer who owns Oro Design, and Destiny Seymour, an interior designer who created Indigo Arrows.