Spirit of the West Coast - Closing Night

A joyful finale inspired by the land, water, and people of the West Coast.

On our final night, we celebrate designs with a signature West Coast spirit. There is something special about this land and its people.

If we let it lead us, if we allow our joy to be seen and celebrated here, there’s nothing we can’t do. Be filled with the spirit of the West Coast.

This evening highlights the beauty of coastal tradition, formline, and textile mastery. It’s a joyful and emotional close to VIFW AIR 2025, reminding us of the power of community, culture, and celebration rooted in place.

Join us, and bring your cousins and relations to share in the spirit of the West Coast as we close AIR 2025 together.

 

Night 04 Designer Showcase:

AY LELUM

The Good House of Design is a second-generation Coast Salish design house from the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Founded by sisters Aunalee Boyd-Good and Sophia Good, Ay Lelum creates culturally rooted fashion inspired by stories, songs, and teachings passed down through their family. Their collections feature traditional artwork by their late brother Joel Good and father Dr. William Good, and reflect a commitment to size-inclusivity, sustainability, and cultural revitalization. Their work spans fashion, music, and art, sharing Coast Salish design with the world.

Follow them on Instagram: @aylelum

CHIEF JANICE GEORGE & BUDDY JOSEPH

From the Squamish Nation, Chepximiya Siyam’ Janice George and Skwetsimeltxw Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph are master weavers, educators, and cultural leaders. Together, they co-founded L’hen Awtxw Weaving House to preserve and share traditional Coast Salish wool weaving. Their work blends art, ceremony, and cultural revitalization, with exhibits across North America and co-authorship of the book Salish Blankets. Janice is also a hereditary chief, trained curator, and artist-in-residence.

Follow them on Instagram: @chepximiya

DEBRA AND ALEEN SPARROW

This Musqueam mother-daughter duo bring Salish weaving to life through contemporary fashion. Debra Sparrow is a master weaver whose decades of work preserve ancestral stories, while Aleen Sparrow brings a modern lens to traditional patterns. Their pieces use all-natural fibers and reflect deep respect for the land, culture, and community. Together, they create garments that are as meaningful as they are beautiful.

Follow them on Instagram: @salishblanketco @qwasen @aleensparrow

PAM HIMIKALAS BAKER

T.O.C. Legends House of Design: Himikalas is a celebrated Indigenous fashion designer, artist, and entrepreneur with 45 years of traditional teachings and a lifetime of creative expression. She is the force behind Touch of Culture and T.O.C. Legends Designs, known for her award-winning work in fashion, jewelry, and installation art. With Coast Salish, Kwakiutl, and Tlingit roots, she weaves cultural protocol into every design, inspiring the next generation through residencies, mentorship, and legacy work across Turtle Island.

Follow them on Instagram: @himikalas

RANDI NELSON

Randi Nelson is a Secwépemc artist and fashion designer from the St’uxwtéws First Nation, known for blending traditional materials like smoked hides, quills, and caribou hair with high-fashion silhouettes. Her pieces have appeared at the Oscars, Emmys, Junos, and Cannes, earning global recognition and awards including Best in Show at Santa Fe Indian Market. Each creation is a tribute to Indigenous beauty, wealth, and resilience.

Follow them on Instagram: @randinelsondesigns

TISHNA MARLOWE X JENNIFER YOUNGER

Tishna Marlowe is a Dene artist from the Lutselke Dene First Nation in the Northwest Territories. Inspired by generations of matriarchs, she creates one-of-a-kind gowns using fish scales, antlers, and furs to preserve and share cultural knowledge. Tishna’s work bridges ancestral teachings and contemporary fashion to pass on stories, values, and identity to future generations.

Follow them on Instagram: @dene_couture_by_tishna_marlowe

Jennifer Younger, an award-winning Tlingit artist from the Eagle Kaagwaantaan clan in Sitka, Alaska, creates one-of-a-kind, freehand-engraved jewelry inspired by traditional formline designs and natural textures. Her award-winning work pushes the boundaries of her medium, blending cultural heritage with contemporary artistry.

Follow them on Instagram: @jenniferyoungerdesigns

HELEN ORO DESIGNS (H.O.D)

Helen Oro’s Earth Song collection reimagines traditional beadwork with sleek, modern glamour. Her designs challenge assumptions about what Indigenous fashion should look like, transforming beadwork into bold statements of resilience, pride, and identity. Through H.O.D, she blends ancestral style with high-fashion edge, celebrating Indigenous strength with every jewel-toned piece.

Follow them on Instagram: @helen.orodesigns