![]() I love that my models feel beautiful wearing my stuff. So you see that when they put something on you kind of empower them to give them confidence,” says fashion designer, Lisa Redford. “I really like to empower people and sometimes you get somebody who's not real sure, you know, this is their first show. designers like Lisa Redford, Yolanda Old Dwarf, and Sherleen Yellowhair. Though the models take center stage, it’s their designers who help them shine. ![]() I just love the energy it gives you,” says model, Leiloni Hugs. “The adrenaline after is like walking on a cloud all night. But like I said, when you get out there, it's an amazing experience,” says Ahenakew.īut the feeling post-competition is unlike much else. ![]() But I’m also a little bit nervous because it's just like if you're going to be out in front of so many people. “It's amazing to see my community out there supporting me and like these other women and men. And when you get on the runway, I have to block everything out because tons of people are looking at you,” says model, Shenoa Jones. “Before I go out on the runway, I kind of have to shake the jitters out. ![]() So, it's just good to see my people doing something good,” says runway model, Rilee Ahenakew.įor the models, though some of them have competed in several events just like this one, the jitters never go away. “The designers and the models that all come here, all Native American. The “Honor Our Legacy” fashion show, has been spearheading indigenous fashion around the country, and it’s in its 7th year being held, the fourth time at Northern Winz casino on the Rocky Boy reservation. ![]()
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