INYFW 2025
Evolutions of a Dreamer
My collection is a series of garments inspired by the different everyday worn items of revolutionary periods. It represents the overlapping histories and present of using fashion, clothing and symbols to reflect and comment on oppressive systems and governments.
Every model wore a corn husk face covering that represents a multitude of reasons. Protecting one’s identity. Being able to see yourself in the garments. Corn Husk dolls are made faceless so that the child playing with them can reflect their own personality and story onto them. I created a mask to embody this tradition so everyone can see themselves within these pieces
All Images are from Shayla Blatchford
Model: Kinsale Drake
Look 1
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Kwe Caribou Tufted Earrings
Handmade Bow Tie
Upcycled Jacket
Thrifted Dress Shirt
Handmade Layered Skirt with Kimono Fabric and Denim
Handmade Corn Husk Ball and Chain
Model: Sage Addington
Look 2
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Gay Caribou Tufted Earrings
Upcycled Jacket with Beaded Cigarette Fringe
Hand Embroidered “Disrupt” Turtleneck
Handmade Mini Skirt
Handmade Denim Wide Pants
Hand Painted Skateboard
Model: Taven Beuke
Look 3
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Punk Caribou Tufted Earrings
OG Patch Jacket
Thifted Dress Shirt
Handmade Denim Wide Pants
Model: Chauné MOuntainsong
Look 4
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Blue Mink Antler Earrings
Patch Jacket 2.0
Thifted Dress Shirt
Thifted Pants
Model: A'ngelee Clause
Look 5
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Purple Land Back Earrings
Handmade Wampum Jacket with Corn Husk Flower
Handmade Half and Half Shirt
Handmade Black Denim Pants
Handmade Gunstock War Club
Model: Eva Blackhawk
Look 6
Model: Eva Blackhawk
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Pink AWAS Tufted Earrings
Handmade Cropped Corn Husk Jacket
Thifted Dress Shirt
Handmade Blue Denim Pants
Pink Land Back Rings
Model: Alizae Shaw
Look 7
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Pink Mink Antler Earrings
Handmade Black Beret
Handmade Layered Trench Coat with Beaded Black Panther Patch
Smoked Hide Land Back Purse
Model: Stacia Loft
Look 8
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Star Earrings
Handmade Puffed Star Dress
Model: George Singh
Look 9
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Hand Painted Leather Jacket
Model: Nina Polk
Look 10
Handmade Corn Husk Mask
Ermine Earrings
Bleeding Heart White Shirt
Keffiyah Skirt