New York Fashion Week: Peguis First Nation designer attending event
When New York Fashion Week kicks off in September, a woman from Peguis First Nation will be there showing off her work and culture. Alyssia Sutherland, the owner of Ally’s Ribbons, was one of the few Indigenous artists was invited to the showcase event, which runs from Sept. 7 to 13. Sutherland designs ribbon skirts and will be taking 15 of them for the show. She found out she was going to New York back in May while she was attending another show in Cannes, France, and said it was an unbelievable feeling. “I just started crying,” said Sutherland. “I was like, I can’t believe I’m here in France showing my work and now I’m going to have the opportunity to showcase my work in New York.’ So it was really exciting.” All of the models...
