WHO TF IS RELATIVE ARTS?
Relative Arts is a brick-and-mortar community space, open studio, and shop that showcases contemporary Indigenous fashion and design in NYC’s East Village at 367 E 10th St.
Our mission is to provide a peer-run space that fosters the advancement of Indigenous futurism through collaboration, celebration, and education. We are Indigenous owned and operated by Korina Emmerich (Puyallup) and Liana Shewey (Mvskoke).
The inaugural Indigenous New York Fashion Week is taking place September 11-15, 2025, with runways at The Grace Exhibition Space in Lenapehoking (NYC).
We’re excited to celebrate Indigenous design, style, and storytelling. We have carefully curated a diverse line up of designers from North, South, Central America, and beyond for INYFW 2025.
The Jewelry runway showcase, directed by Omar Monroy, will be held on September 12. Designer Runways will be September 13 & 14 (times tbd). Ticket Sales will be announced SOON! Follow @relativeartsnyc on instagram to stay up-to-date.
Sept 11-15 The week will be filled with phenomenal programming including pop-ups, concerts, panels, and parties spotlighting Indigenous excellence across all disciplines.
Relative Arts Team Bios:
Korina Emmerich (Puyallup descent)
Nishina Shapwaykeesic-Loft (Kanien’kehá:ka)