Indigenous Futures - Hip Hop & Streetwear

Streetwear, sound, and vision collide on a future-facing runway.

Indigenous Futurism advocates for Indigenous sovereignty. At the intersection of artistic practice, contemporary storytelling, and pop culture, we shape a future that centres Indigenous ways of being and knowing.

This night is a celebration of Indigenous streetwear, sportswear, and fashion that speaks to where we’ve been and where we’re going.

The runway will pulse with energy, rhythm, and style. Hip hop, movement, and visual storytelling take the spotlight as our communities reclaim space and rewrite the narrative through fashion and music.

Call your cousins. Text your crew. Be part of the future we’re building.

 

Night 03 Designer Showcase:

SCARLET DELIRIUM

Scarlet Delirium is a Port Coquitlam-based Kwakwaka'wakw designer and performer known for bold, theatrical fashion rooted in burlesque, Indigenous story, and unapologetic self-expression. Her designs fuse showgirl glam, K̓wa̱la̱ culture, and strut-worthy silhouettes that empower Indigenous people to feel confident in and out of their clothes.

Follow them on Instagram: @scarlet_delirium

”BYFL” BY THE HISTORYMKRS

The Historymkrs is an Indigenous-owned streetwear brand reclaiming what it means to wear your story. Founded by K.C. Hall and his cousin, the label empowers Indigenous youth to rewrite their narratives through fashion. Blending bold streetwear with traditional Northwest Coast art, The Historymkrs creates designs rooted in resilience, identity, and cultural pride. Each piece is a visual protest against erasure and a celebration of living culture. Through collaboration and community engagement, the brand amplifies Indigenous voices and carries stories forward for future generations.

Follow them on Instagram: @hstrymkrs

ROBYN MCLEOD

Robyn McLeod is a Dene/Métis fashion designer whose work fuses Indigenous storytelling with modern cuts and bold patterns. Her Dene Futurism collection has shown in Milan, Mexico City, Toronto, and Santa Fe, showcasing deep connections to land, identity, and pride.

Follow them on Instagram: @robynmcleodfashion

GIRLS WHO LEAP

Lead to Empower & Act with Purpose is a registered non-profit volunteer-run society that provides leadership and mentorship opportunities as well as wrap-around support for self-identifying young women; including indigenous, two-spirited, LGBTQQIA+, vulnerable and at-risk youth in the Downtown Eastside and Grandview Woodlands communities. GWL believes that promotion of community engagement, prevention and early intervention are key methods to bring about positive social change.

DESMON “DAY DAY” PACK

Desmon “Day Day” Pack is the designer behind Creators Kidz Co., a brand where West Coast Indigenous art meets African American streetwear and couture influence. After years of designing for others, Day Day launched his own line to share deeply personal stories through fashion. Every piece is rooted in culture, community, and creativity. It’s about honouring tradition while pushing boundaries. Creators Kidz Co. is a bold expression of pride and identity, where heritage meets the future.

Follow them on Instagram: @creatorskidzco @drb.dayday

ALICIA’S DESIGNS

Alicia Stephens is a Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka'wakw artist from Vancouver Island, now based in Vancouver. Since 2012, she’s gained recognition for her one-of-a-kind hand-painted fashion pieces that span everything from boots to belts. Her “Resilience” collection debuted at New York Fashion Week in 2019, honouring survivors of the Residential School System. Alicia’s mission is to bring First Nations art into the mainstream and remind the world that Indigenous culture is thriving.

Follow them on Instagram: @alicias_designs

COPPER CANOE WOMAN

Vina Brown is the Haíłzaqv and Nuučaan̓uɫ designer behind Copper Canoe Woman, a fashion brand weaving cultural stories into every garment. Her work blends traditional materials with modern silhouettes, celebrating Indigenous identity and connection to the land. A community leader and advocate, Vina also founded Rooted Resiliency, supporting Indigenous wellness, Land Back, and food sovereignty. Her work uplifts and empowers through art, fashion, and activism.

Follow them on Instagram: @coppercanoewoman