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Elevated Elegance: The Return of Grace and Glam at the 2025 RES Indigenous Fashion Show

Models at the 2024 RES Fashion Show

LAS VEGAS, NV – The highly anticipated Indigenous Fashion Show at the 2025 Reservation Economic Summit (RES) is set to make waves on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Drai’s Nightclub in Las Vegas. This year’s show, titled “Elevated Elegance: The Return of Grace and Glam,” promises a night of groundbreaking fashion, cultural celebration, and Indigenous excellence.

Sky-Eagle Collection, brought to you by Osage Fashion Designer, Dante Biss-Grayson, is a globally renowned Native & Veteran-owned fashion house, and is proud to headline this premier event, bringing its visionary designs and unique perspective to the stage. Known for blending modern couture with deep cultural storytelling, Sky-Eagle continues to redefine Indigenous fashion on a global platform – honoring Indigenous excellence while pushing the boundaries of modern couture.

“Fashion is our canvas to tell stories of resilience, culture, and identity,” said Biss-Grayson. “At Sky-Eagle Collection, every design is a statement: we are still here, and we are thriving. We are honored to headline the Indigenous Fashion Show at RES 2025 and share this platform with such incredible Native designers. This event celebrates the brilliance of Indigenous creativity and reminds the world of the strength and beauty of our communities.”

Hosted by The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, RES 2025 is the premier event for Indigenous enterprises, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, business development, and collaboration. Attendees include tribal leaders, members of Congress, federal agency representatives, state and local officials, and top CEOs. This year’s theme, “Beyond Boundaries,” reflects the limitless potential of Indigenous entrepreneurs and tribally owned businesses. The Indigenous Fashion Show is a highlight of RES 2025, providing a platform to showcase the cultural brilliance of Native designers and their contributions to the global fashion landscape.

Produced by Cora Kay Productions, the fashion show will also feature an incredible lineup of Native designers who are shaping the future of fashion, including:

Sky-Eagle Collection. Sky-Eagle Collection is a multi-brand fashion house headquartered in Taos, New Mexico, at the forefront of the Indigenous Fashion Renaissance. Family-founded and Native- and Veteran-owned, the brand is a leader in fashion show production, creative consulting, brand development, and media innovation. Known for blending bold, modern designs with deep cultural storytelling, Sky-Eagle celebrates the resilience, artistry, and brilliance of Indigenous peoples. https://www.skyeaglecollection.com/

Choke Cherry Creek. Angela Howe is the artist and fashion designer behind Choke Cherry Creek, a contemporary Indigenous fashion brand that celebrates the beauty, strength, and resilience of her people. An enrolled member of the Apsáalooke (Crow) and Pikuni (Blackfeet) Nations of Montana, she blends traditional Indigenous artistry with modern design, creating fashion that tells a powerful story of cultural pride and perseverance. Angela remains dedicated to uplifting her community and honoring her heritage through her designs. https://chokecherrycreekdesigns.com/

K.Lookinghorse. Kayla Lookinghorse is the visionary force behind K.LOOKINGHORSE, an Indigenous-owned fashion brand that elegantly intertwines beauty, resilience, and a profound connection to the rich heritage of the Lakota and Dakota peoples. Her designs are not merely garments; they are narratives that reflect the strength and artistry of her ancestry. https://www.klookinghorse.com/

Brocade. Brocade Stops Black Eagle (Crow-Mandan-Hidatsa) was born and raised on the Crow Indian Reservation where she currently resides with her husband and three sons (Danger, Rivers and Crimson). Brocade worked as a registered nurse for more than a decade providing an invaluable service for her Native community. Taught by her mother at a young age, Brocade has been beading and honing her craft for over 30 years. https://www.brocadesdesigns.com/

Ay Lelum – The Good House of Design. Ay Lelum is a multi-generational artist family that collaborates in making Coast Salish fashions from its design house on Snuneymuxw First Nation in Nanaimo, B.C., Canada. Al Lelum also hosts events, sponsors workshops, and puts on a fashion show. In addition, Ay Lelum records its own music that has been featured in numerous video and film projects. Custom collaborative art works are also available for corporate projects, which include design work and original art. https://www.aylelum.com/

For more information about the Reservation Economic Summit, please visit: https://res.ncaied.org/

For more information about sponsorships and the fashion show, please visit: https://tools.eventpower.com/exhibit_reports/prospectus/display/25NCAIED-RES

Our Impact This Year

  • Contracts Awarded

    $840M

  • Attendees at RES

    4,600

  • Current Clients

    1,516

  • States Traveled

    23

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    Crystal Williams * Vice-Chair of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana

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