Indigenous New York Fashion Week (INYFW) is the premier Indigenous-led fashion week in North America, bringing together the world's leading Indigenous designers, artists, performers, and cultural innovators during New York Fashion Week. Taking place September 10–15, 2026, INYFW is proud to partner with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) with an official listing on the CFDA New York Fashion Week Calendar, and our runway presentations will be livestreamed by the CFDA at Rockefeller Center.

Featuring 30 Indigenous designers, 120 Indigenous models, and a fully Indigenous-led hair, makeup, styling, and production team, and countless performances, making INYFW one of the largest gatherings of contemporary Indigenous fashion talent ever presented during New York Fashion Week. Located in the heart of the Garment District at The American Indian Community House, 234 W 39th St 6th Fl, New York, NY 10018, INYFW attracts an influential audience of fashion leaders, media, collectors, cultural institutions, and consumers seeking authentic cultural experiences.

Beyond the runway, INYFW transforms New York City into a week-long celebration of Indigenous creativity through pop-up markets, brand activations, VIP events, artist talks, and a headline concert at TV Eye.

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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.

The Core Team