Fashion show spotlights Native designs

By Colleen Keane
Special to the Times

ALBUQUERQUE, April 17, 2014

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TOP: Elaouise Victoriano (Zuni/Acoma), the Native American Leadership Council president, models a traditional manta and dress accented by a squash blossom and turquoise earrings during the 8th annual Native American Fashion Show.

BOTTOM: Nicolette Charley, of Rock Point, Ariz., models a Wanda Greene multi-colored, satin dress during the 8th annual Native American Fashion Show. (Special to the Times – Colleen Keane)




Without missing a beat, Native American models of all ages walked the length of a 30-foot runway at the 8th annual Native American Fashion Show.

They stopped and turned gracefully showing off the dramatic cut and style of fashions inspired by traditions and culture, custom-made for tribal events, business meetings, dances and every day events.

The show was held last Wednesday in the University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education auditorium. The event, sponsored by Albuquerque Public School’s Native American Leadership Council, had a packed house.

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