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    Street Style at Indian Market

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    By Neebinnaukzhik Southall on September 9, 2018 Articles, Web Content

    Not only is fashion and style highlighted in official and unofficial events during Indian Market, it’s also seen throughout the week as attendees use the opportunity to serve looks at events and on the streets. I love people watching, and I also love taking portraits, so this year, with editor America Meredith’s blessing, I gave myself the challenge of asking stylish individuals if they would let me take their photo. While it’s impossible to capture all the great outfits at this time of the year, these photos show a small slice of how people are creatively dressing themselves, particularly when it comes to Native style.

    Photos: Neebinnaukzhik Southall (Chippewas of Rama First Nation). Note: If you want to share additional information (names/tribes/social media/etc.) please feel free to email me at neeb <at> exoss.net.

    (Click photos to enlarge.)

    Potter Shelden Nuñez-Velarde (Jicarilla Apache) and sister Taneya Vigil dressed up for market! Shelden is wearing a shirt he made with a Polynesian fabric.
    Anangookwe Wolf (Lac du Flambeau Chippewa) in a hat, boots, and red vintage dress at the Museum of Contemporary Native Art.
    IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
    Carmen Selam (Yakama/Comanche) and partner Tsos (Diné) at the IAIA Students & Recent Graduates Art Booths at the Museum of Contemporary Native Art. Instagram: @yakamanche
    Carmen Selam (Yakama/Comanche) in a vintage red dress with tiny florals. Instagram: @yakamanche
    Jessa Rae Growing Thunder (Ft. Peck Assiniboine and Sioux) wearing turquoise jewelry and a purple vintage dress, a gift from her husband.
    Natasha Brokeshoulder (Diné) wearing an IamAnishinaabe t-shirt, a ribbon skirt made for her by her mother-in-law Sharon Brokeshoulder, moccasins, a hat with a beaded headband, and stylish jewelry. Instagram: @natashabaa
    Natasha Brokeshoulder (Diné) showcasing her beaded hatband and jewelry! Instagram: @natashabaa
    Jo’Annika Honwytewa (Hopi) and Alyssa Dallas (Hopi) resting on steps.
    Shandiin Nanamkin-Spencer (Diné/Apsaalooké/Colville), Miss Colville Confederated Tribes 2016-2017, (left) and her sister Angelina rocking ribbon skirts, moccasins, and beaded accessories. Instagram: @sun_da_deeya and @niizhonii
    Geo Neptune (Passamaquoddy) delivering two-spirit style at market! Instagram: @geoneptune
    Geo Neptune (Passamaquoddy) delivering two-spirit style at market! Instagram: @geoneptune
    Del Curfman (Crow) rocking a ribbon shirt and beaded medallion.
    Wakeah Jhane (Comanche/Blackfeet/Kiowa) wearing a patchwork skirt that belonged to her grandmother. Instagram: @wakeahjhane
    Performer wearing elaborate regalia.
    Indian market attendees Marissa (right) and friend.
    Sun Rose Iron Shell (Titowan/Sicangu and Oglala Lakota) wearing a galactic ribbon skirt, in front of her fashion and accessory designs. Instagram: @livenwarriorstatus
    Dr. Jessica R. Metcalfe (Turtle Mountain Chippewa), owner of Beyond Buckskin at the Off-Market Fashion Show and Shopping Experience. Instagram: @beyondbuckskin
    Christina Castro (Jemez/Taos/Ajchamen/Chicana) at the Off-Market Fashion Show wearing a “Be Matriarch” handbag by Yazzgrl Art (Venaya Yazzie).
    Stacy (Diné) and parents dressed up for Indian Market.
    Mikayla Sarracino, Miss Pueblo of Acoma Teen 2019-2019.
    Tony Duncan (Apache/Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara) performing a hoop dance.
    Violet Duncan (Plains Cree/Taino) and daughter in matching ribbon dresses.
    Daughter of Violet (Plains Cree/Taino) and Tony Duncan (Apache/Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara) performing in a jingle dress.
    Jeweler Darrell Jumbo (Diné) in his signature top hat and coat.
    Potter Jared Tso (Diné) and friend.
    Indian Market attendee with beadwork accessories and Jamie Okuma scarf.
    Eve LaFountain (Turtle Mountain Chippewa) and friend with Hillary Kempenich (Turtle Mountain Chippewa) photobombing.
    Eve LaFountain (Turtle Mountain Chippewa) and friend.
    Burlesque performer Amber Ray looking sunny for Indian Market. Instagram: @amberrayc
    Burlesque performer Amber Ray looking sunny for Indian Market. Instagram: @amberrayc
    Indian Market attendees with Bethany Yellowtail crop top and Penny Singer purse.
    Mother and little daughter at market, with the daughter wearing a gold top and dress.
    Alicia Smith (Xicana), wearing a skirt she made with her fabric design. Instagram: @aliciasmithart
    Two stylish attendees at Indian Market.
    Pueblo attendee with a long flowery dress and jewelry with stone inlay.
    Hair and Makeup Artist Goldie Tom (Navajo) backstage at the SWAIA Haute Couture Fashion Show. Instagram: @missgoldenone

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