The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) announces the return of SWAIA Native Fashion Week, taking place May 8–9, 2026, at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The 2026 program introduces a refined, curated format designed to deepen engagement, strengthen designer visibility, and create a more intimate, storytelling-driven experience for guests.
Participating designers include Patricia Michaels (Taos Pueblo), Himikalas Pamela Baker (Squamish/Kwakiutl/Tlingit/Haida), Lauren Good Day (Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara Nation), Jamie Okuma (Luiseño/Wailaki/Okinawan/Shoshone-Bannock), and Jontay Kahm (Plains Cree). Peshawn Bread (Comanche/Kiowa/Cherokee) will return as the event’s producer in partnership with SWAIA.
“This year’s format allows us to focus on depth over scale,” said SWAIA Executive Director Jamie Schulze in a press rlease. “By bringing the program into a single venue, we are creating higher-impact moments, stronger connections between designers and audiences, and new opportunities to integrate hospitality, culinary storytelling, and fashion into one cohesive experience.”
Hosted at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa, the weekend will integrate Heritage Hotels and Resorts’ venue, hospitality, and culinary assets to create a destination experience centered on Native design and storytelling.
Event Schedule
- Friday, May 8, Native Creatives Market, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Anasazi Ballroom (Free and open to the public)
- Friday, May 8, Press & Designer Reception, 6–8 p.m., Cava and the Chapel (Invitation Only)
- Saturday, May 9, Native Creatives Market, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Anasazi Ballroom (Free and open to the public)
- Saturday, May 9, A Taste of Native Fashion Gala, 6–8:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom (Ticketed)
Friday and Saturday’s Native Creatives Market offers a trunk show atmosphere focused on ready-to-wear Native fashion and accessories. The weekend culminates in A Taste of Native Fashion Gala, a seated culinary and fashion experience showcasing participating designers’ collections in an intimate, immersive setting. The evening will also feature a silent auction.
Tickets and additional event information are available at https://onecau.se/_fmzf91