IFWTO 2018
“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
Designer: Catherine Blackburn
Model: Devon Fiddler
2018 program
Runway
Featuring 23 Indigenous designers from Canada, USA and Greenland, worn by 90% Indigenous models.
Exhibition
A unique workshop & exhibition featuring 6 Indigenous designers in collaboration with Indigenous and UK-based image makers
Marketplace
Featuring 54 Indigenous exhibitors from Canada, USA and Greenland in fashion, crafts, textiles, lifestyle and beauty.
panels
A dynamic series of panels and workshops featuring speakers including Kent Monkman, Jesse Wente, Ariel Smith, Anjli Patel, Jen Harper and more. Moderated by Riley Kucheran (Ryerson University)
workshops
Hands-on, intensive workshops including black walnut dyeing, indigo dyeing, navajo rug weaving, ravenstail weaving and embroidery beading.
Sponsors
IFWTO 2018 was not possible without the generous support of our many sponsors and partners.
Production team
IFWTO 2018 was not possible without the expertise and commitment of our inaugural production team and volunteers.