SWAIA NATIVE FASHION WEEK
10:00am May 8, 2026 - 8:30pm May 9, 2026
SWAIA NATIVE FASHION WEEK
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) presents SWAIA Native Fashion Week, taking place May 8–9, 2026, at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The 2026 experience introduces a refined, curated format designed to deepen engagement, strengthen designer visibility, and create a more intimate, storytelling-driven experience for guests.
Participating designers include Patricia Michaels (Taos Pueblo), Himikalas Pamela Baker (Squamish/Kwakiutl/Tlingit/Haida), Lauren Good Day (Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara Nation), Jamie Okuma (Luiseño/Wailaki/Okinawan/Shoshone-Bannock), and Jontay Kahm (Plains Cree).
Peshawn Bread (Comanche/Kiowa/Cherokee) returns as the event’s producer in partnership with SWAIA.
Event Schedule
Native Creatives Market
Dates: Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Eldorado Hotel's Anasazi Ballroom
Access Level: Free and open to the public
Spend the day exploring a trunk-show atmosphere featuring ready-to-wear Native fashion and accessories while connecting directly with Native designers.
Press & Designer Reception
Date: Friday, May 8th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Access Level: Invitation Only
An evening connecting fashion media, industry partners, and designers during SWAIA Native Fashion Week, offering a preview of the weekend and an opportunity to engage directly with participating designers.
A Taste of Native Fashion
Date: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Eldorado's Grand Ballroom
Access Level: Ticketed
The weekend culminates in A Taste of Native Fashion, a seated culinary and fashion experience showcasing each designer’s collection in an intimate, immersive setting. The evening will also feature a silent auction in support of SWAIA’s mission.
Proceeds from this event support SWAIA’s year-round work providing Native artists and designers with professional opportunities, market access, and platforms that strengthen the future of Native arts.
Date: May 8–9, 2026
Location: Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Tickets for the Ticketed Events can be Purchased at : https://www.swaia.org/swaia-native-fashion-week
Event Information
Location: Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
https://www.swaia.org/swaia-native-fashion-week
Cost: Native Creatives Market is Free and Open to Public; A Taste of Native Fashion is a Ticketed Event for purchase($250 per person).
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