Indigenous New York Fashion Week (INYFW) is the premier Indigenous-led fashion week in North America, bringing together leading Indigenous designers, artists, performers, and cultural innovators from around the world during New York Fashion Week.
Following a groundbreaking second year in 2026, INYFW continues to reshape the fashion landscape, creating space for Indigenous creativity, cultural expression, and economic opportunity on a global stage. With an official listing on the CFDA New York Fashion Week Calendar, INYFW 2026 showcased 30 Indigenous designers representing a global community of Indigenous creators, 120 Indigenous models, and over 100 Tribal Nations, alongside Indigenous-led creative and production teams. INYFW has gained international recognition with features in Vogue, ELLE, V Magazine, Teen Vogue, and more.
Beyond the runway, INYFW activates New York City through live performances, marketplaces, cultural programming, and community gatherings. More than a fashion week, INYFW is building an Indigenous creative economy on our own terms.
INYFW 2027 is already in motion, and we're just getting started.
founders & executive directors
“INYFW is about carving out space for Indigenous designers and models to take the global stage on their own terms”
Korina Emmerich
Indigenous New York Fashion Week co-founders and Executive Directors, Korina Emmerich (Puyallup) and Liana Shewey (Mvskoke), also serve as the Co-Founders and Executive Directors of Relative Arts, an Indigenous-owned community arts organization and creative hub based in New York City. Together, they founded INYFW to create a global platform that amplifies Indigenous designers, artists, and storytellers while building lasting opportunities for Indigenous creatives within the fashion industry.
Korina Emmerich is an award-winning artist, fashion designer, and founder of EMME Studio, whose work explores Indigenous futurism, sustainability, and the intersections of fashion, art, and social justice. Liana Shewey is a cultural producer, educator, and community organizer dedicated to strengthening Indigenous economies and creating spaces where Indigenous artists and designers can thrive. Together, their shared vision and leadership have positioned Indigenous New York Fashion Week as a premier international platform celebrating contemporary Indigenous fashion, innovation, and cultural exchange.
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