Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week 2024
byVancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW) is back this November, empowering Indigenous designers, artisans, and youth, as it solidifies its place as a landmark event on the global fashion calendar. Designed by and for Indigenous People, VIFW warmly invites the wider community to celebrate alongside them.
Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week 2024
- Dates: November 20 to 23, 2024
- Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver
- Tickets: Available online now
“This event is open to everyone who believes in the power of art, culture, and community to transform. As we grow, our commitment remains clear: VIFW is a celebration of Indigenous beauty, resilience, and creative brilliance,” said Joleen Mitton, founder and producer of VIFW. “This event is much more than a showcase of incredible fashion. It’s a gathering of culture, community, and future-building, where Indigenous voices lead and the world is invited to witness.”
This year’s theme is Fire, which symbolizes growing Indigenous strength and VIFW’s commitment to reclaim space in the fashion industry, building a future where Indigenous values guide the way forward.
A cornerstone of VIFW’s programming is the Red Dress Event on opening night, a poignant and powerful tribute to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Guests are encouraged to wear red in solidarity as the event serves as a reminder of the ongoing injustices faced by Indigenous communities, while also honouring their enduring strength and resilience.
Schedule
- Wednesday, November 20th: Opening Night – Red Dress Event
- Thursday, November 21st: All My Relations – Couture Night
- Friday, November 22nd: Indigenous Futures
- Saturday, November 23rd: Spirit of the West Coast
The popular Indigenous Artisan Market returns, offering authentic, handcrafted products, from jewelry to clothing to beauty items. The market provides a unique opportunity to support Indigenous makers while discovering one-of-a-kind treasures, just in time for the holiday season.
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