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