Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) teamed up with Quebec-based retailer Simons on an Indigenous fashion collaboration featuring organic linen as a base. For the collection, eight Indigenous artists from across Canada applied their unique skills to everything from shirts and pants to dresses.
There are 30 pieces to discover, some of which are adorned with delicate embroidery, beadwork or laser-cut acrylic details. By exploring the imagery of contemporary Indigeneity and traditional techniques from Indigenous creators, the capsule collection is woven with themes that celebrate history and culture, strength and resilience, environmentally conscious practices and more.
Although the multi-day IFWTO event that was planned has since been postponed, this collection offers a different way for fashion lovers to discover luxury and couture through wearable art.
Collaborative Indigenous Fashion
IFWTO & Simons' Capsule Collection Showcases Indigenous Artists
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Indigenous Fashion - Opportunity for brands to collaborate with Indigenous artists and incorporate traditional techniques to create unique and culturally significant fashion collections.
2. Celebrating History and Culture Through Fashion - The trend of incorporating historical and cultural themes in fashion collections presents an opportunity for brands to connect with consumers on a deeper level and promote cultural appreciation.
3. Sustainable Indigenous Fashion - Increasing demand for eco-friendly fashion presents an opportunity for brands to collaborate with Indigenous artists who incorporate environmentally conscious practices in their designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can explore collaborations with Indigenous artists to offer unique and culturally significant collections that resonate with consumers.
2. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can incorporate historical and cultural themes in their designs to create exclusive and high-end collections that appeal to their target audience.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Sustainable fashion brands can partner with Indigenous artists who prioritize environmentally conscious practices to create eco-friendly and culturally significant fashion collections.