Saskatchewan Fashion Week – Student Showcase
We are committed to creating opportunities for Indigenous youth through connecting to culture through textile arts. We are very excited to partner with Sask Fashion Week to make this opportunity come to life. Students will have the chance to attend the full conference in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies. We are working on making this an annual opportunity for students in our Sewcase program so stay tuned for 2025 announcements!
We hope you can join us on November 8th to cheer our students! We have a very special guest taking the stage (stay tuned to learn who!) and our founder Josée Lusignan will be in Saskatoon alongside our Program Coordinator Jenny Ambrose to present our showcase.
If you’re in the area, we would love to see you there!
ICON Indigenous Runway Presented by SIGA
“Showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of Indigenous artisans”
The Indigenous feature fashion runway show celebrates the rich heritage and cultural diversity of Indigenous communities through the art of fashion. Set against a backdrop of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and traditional music, each garment tells a story of resilience, craftsmanship, and connection to the land. Models proudly walk down the runway adorned in beautifully crafted clothing that seamlessly blend traditional techniques with contemporary designs, showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of Indigenous artisans.
Beyond the aesthetics, this runway show serves as a platform for Indigenous designers to reclaim their narratives and challenge stereotypes. Each piece not only embodies a unique cultural identity but also represents a form of resistance against cultural appropriation. Through this celebration of Indigenous fashion, the runway becomes a space for dialogue, understanding, and empowerment, fostering a deeper appreciation for Indigenous cultures and their contributions to the world of fashion.
Friday Nov 8 @8:30pm
SASK FASHION WEEK 2024 EVENTS
(Midtown Shopping Centre & Delta Bessborough Hotel)
DAYTIME
IN FASHION Presented by Midtown Shopping Centre, Nov 5 & 6 @ 1-5pm
Design Legacies: Indigenous Fashion & Textiles SUMMIT. Presented by Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Nov 7 & 8 @8am-5pm
SFW Marketplace, Nov 9 10am- 7pm & 10 @ 11am-6pm
EVENING
SFW Reception, Nov 8 @8:30pm, Nov 9 @7:30pm & Nov 10 @ 6:30pm
ICON Indigenous Runway featuring Soaring Circle Indigenous Youth Sewcase Presented by SIGA, Nov 8 @ 9:30pm
JMC Saskatchewan Wearable Art Gala, Nov 9 @8:30pm
SFA Runway Nov 10 @7:30pm
SFA Conference
“Design Legacies: Indigenous Fashion & Textiles SUMMIT” Presented by Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Leading the way in Canada within the fashion industry we are producing as 2 day educational conference, with 150 expected delegates, Keynote speakers and sessions combined of speakers, panels and workshops. New this year in partnership with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies educating business professionals not just in the fashion industry.
This summit, designed as a collaborative platform, will act as a catalyst to spark creative connections between Indigenous communities, the fashion industry, and textile innovations.
We aim to gather input around the training needs and support required to develop Saskatchewans’ textile, fashion, manufacturing, and distribution ecosystem. Join us to explore:
· Indigenous Design: Traditions & Innovations
o Breakthroughs and trends in Indigenous knowledge within the fashion industry.
o Relationships between fashion, identity, and wellbeing
o The role of fashion and craft in bringing generations and cultures together
· Fashion Industry and Business
o Trade economies, Indigenous history, and identity.
o Connecting creators to resources and innovators to build new opportunities and uplift communities
· Sustainability, Innovation, and Technology
o How can manufacturing, technology, and traditions support a more accessible, sustainable fashion industry?
o Intersections of Indigenous traditions, innovations, and values in fashion
o How do we support the future professional development needs of creators, influencers, and manufacturers/distributors?
Thursday Nov 7 & Friday Nov 8
Responses