Here are 7 standout labels to know at this year’s Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival
in 2020 due to the pandemic. IFA founder Sage Paul says this year will be better than ever. “Indigenous fashion is in a constant state of evolution and exploration rooted in culture, so audiences can expect to see the vibrancy and heritage of our cultures through a contemporary lens,” Paul says. “Something that is hard to put into words is the energy and spirit felt at the festival.
Four runway shows will be held at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre Theatre, a new location chosen for its circular catwalk. “The circle is significant for most Indigenous cultures, so our runway is symbolic and a truly Indigenous experience of fashion to amplify and complement the programmed designers collections,” Paul says.
Each show will open with a musical act—including artists like Cris Derksen, Bear Fox, Tia Wood and Nyia—and feature a different group of artists that are divided by themes. For instance, the first evening’s showcase features avant-garde designers like Curtis Oland, Evan Ducharme, and Amy Malbeuf. “What excites me the most about designers from all four nights of the runway is how original they are from one to the other,” Paul says.
In addition to runway shows, the festival will also feature a shoppable marketplace filled with Indigenous-made goods, as well as a full roster of panel discussions , and a special hide-tanning workshop. “I hope that sustaining a platform like IFA will maintain traditional practices that have been passed down,” Paul says. She adds that the festival’s intention has always been about serving Indigenous people first.
Meet seven standout labels below who will be showing at this year’s Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival.
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