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3rd annual International Indigenous Arts & Fashion Awards
3rd annual International Indigenous Arts & Fashion Awards
3rd annual International Indigenous Arts & Fashion Awards
3rd annual International Indigenous Arts & Fashion Awards
3rd annual International Indigenous Arts & Fashion Awards
3rd annual International Indigenous Arts & Fashion Awards
The 2025 IIAFA Categories and descriptions
1. Designer of the Year – Must have a MINIMUM of 5 years designing and have had a new clothing line in the past 2 years. Designer must make the clothing by hand or sewing machine.
2. Accessories Designer of the Year- Must have had a new accessories line in the past 2 years.
3. Emerging Designer of the Year- Can be a student. Must be new to designing (5 years or less).
4. Sustainable Fashion- Must provide proof of materials used in your clothing or accessories line.
5. International Indigenous Designer of the Year- Must have shown in fashion shows outside of their respective country.
6. Model of the Year- Must have had paid work in the past 2 years (please provide a CV).
7. Entertainer of the Year- Must have worked in the past 2 years (please provide a CV or posters of the events you were performing in.
8. Fashion Influencer- Do you always turn heads with your amazing fashion sense? Got a closet full of Indigenous fashion? Then this category is for you! Can be a YouTube, IG, or TikTok star, do make up or hair, or even comedy. How ever you feel you “influence” your followers you’re welcome to submit a nomination. Please provide a link to all your social media pages. Submit 5 photos and bio of why you think you would be a good fit to be the Fashion Influencer 2025 winner.
9. Ready-To-Wear/Graphic Designer of the Year- An original created fabric and design. Commercial projects will be accepted.
10. Legend of Fashion, Designer- Someone who has been designing for 25+ years.
11. Makeup Artist of the Year- Must have worked in the past 2 years. Please submit a CV.
12. Hair Stylist/Braider of the Year- Must have worked in the past 2 years. Please submit a CV.
13. Woman on the HERizon (4 will be awarded)- This category is for 4 women who has been doing great things in their communities but did not win an award. It can be someone who has volunteered or made a positive impact in their community.
Deadline to apply or nominate is September 1st, 2025.
3rd annual International Indigenous Arts & Fashion Awards
RULES:
-Can be any age ,sex, gender
-MUST be willing travel at own cost
Must be of Indigenous heritage (Inuit, First Nations [status & non-status], Metis, Native American
- Be an Indigenous person from the Americas (North, Central, South), Asia, Polynesia, Africa, etc...
-Cannot be traded for monetary value
PRIZES:
-All winners will be profiled on www.indigenousfashionweek.ca. And on all our social media pages.
-Exclusive rights to use International Indigenous Arts & Fashion Award logo and brand for promotional purposes for their business or organization.
- Designer of the Year Category ONLY- a free showcase in Paris Indigenous Fashion Week February 2026 (designer fee only. Travel and accommodation will not be provided). Photoshoot at a preselected area in Paris (Prize package worth over 6,000 EUROS). *Cannot be traded for monetary value. (This does NOT include International, sustainable, or accessories designer categories).
-Models- Will have the chance to walk in Paris Indigenous Fashion Week February 2026. A free photoshoot at a preselected area in Paris (prize package worth $1500). Winner will be the "face" of selected IIAFA & IIFW 2026 campaigns. Travel and accommodation will not be provided. *Cannot be traded for monetary value.
-Make-up & Hair artists-Will have the chance to work alongside our Lead hair & makeup artists for Paris Indigenous Fashion Week February 2026 fashion show(s) and photoshoots. Travel and accommodations will not be provided. *Cannot be traded for monetary value.
**selected nominee categories will be selected by a panel of judges and will be included our website.
Disclaimer ***IIFW reserve the right of final approval of all nominations***
The purpose of this showcase is to further enhance, lift and celebrate and advance indigenous culture with a positive light. With such, IIFW expects all nominees, that through their work are positive role models for their community. IIFW and affiliates maintain permission or reserve the right worldwide in perpetuity, and you hereby waive any claims you may have based on any usage of the photographs or works derived therefrom, including but not limited to claims for either invasion of privacy or libel.
Nominees can not be immediate family members of IIFW, FSI, or AMA Imagery producers. We will accept self-nominations.
Winners will be announced during our live event on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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