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IFWTO Announces 2018 Designers

The InauguralINDIGENOUS FASHION WEEK TORONTOMay 31 – June 3, 2018Announces 2018 Designers includingLesley Hampton • Helen Oro •Sho Sho Esquiro…

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“Toronto’s first fashion week dedicated entirely to Indigenous creators and storytellers was a uniquely Indigenous experience. Front row seats were reserved for elders, instead of fashion VIPs, and gender-fluid, body-positive Indigenous and non-Indigenous models walked the runway to Tanya Tagaq throat-singing tracks”

— Kelly Boutsalis, Toronto Star, 2018

The Indigenous fashion community has been one that I have felt most at home and most connected to, particularly with [IFA]."

— Lesley Hampton, Designer, 2021

“IFA is currently one of the biggest showcases of Indigenous design in North America. The event provides a much-needed space for underrepresented talent to showcase their work on a large scale, all of whom challenge preconceived notions of what Indigenous design is and can be.”

— Christian Allaire, Vogue Magazine, 2021

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VOGUE

Five Takeaways From Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto

November 30, 2022 | By Christian Allair

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The Conversation

Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto designers are showcasing resistance and resurgence

December 1, 2020 | by Riley Kucheran

The biennial Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) recently took the virtual fashion world by storm.

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ELLE

Indigenous Fashion Week Is The Custom-Made Platform First Nation Talent Needs

November 25, 2020 | By WENDY KAUR

These cutting-edge designers are creating a new mold for Native fashion.

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FASHION MAGAZINE

Here’s What to Expect During Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto

November 25, 2020 | By Odessa Paloma Parker

Tomorrow marks the launch of the event's all-digital programming.

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Toronto Life

In conversation with Sage Paul, Artistic Director of Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto

July 7, 2020 | By Joseph Cicerone

Since its launch in 2018, Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto has reached new heights–collaborating with fashion retailer Simons, and improving the visibility of Indigenous artists, even amidst a pandemic

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ELLE CANADA

Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto Partners With Simons on Capsule Collection

May 28, 2020 | By ERICA NGAO

The collection, out now, features the designs of eight Indigenous artists from across Canada.

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WWD

Canadian Retailer Simons Unveils Indigenous Design Platform

May 8, 2020 | By CONSTANCE DROGANES

Launching June 1 in nine of the retailer’s stores and its web site, the new IFWTO x Edito collection highlights talent from across Canada.

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Toronto Star

Indigenous fashion takes the spotlight

June 5, 2018 | By Kelly Boutsalis

The Kit shares six highlights from Toronto’s inaugural Indigenous Fashion Week.

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CTV News

Indigenous fashion week weaves identity, tradition and social change

May 30, 2018 | By Cassandra Szklarski

TORONTO -- Fashion is about more than just making beautiful things for designer Sage Paul, and she hopes this week's Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto makes that clear.

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blogTO

Toronto is getting its first Indigneous Fashion Week

March 08, 2018 | By Lauren O'Neil

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