Native Americans are not Invisible
Blurb and Styling by Chelsea Watson
Throughout the shoot, we wanted to highlight Native American traditional wear to honor Native roots while visually representing their culture in modern, professional attire. The idea was to illustrate the transition of Native culture meeting society. The purpose of this shoot was to show that Native Americans can still honor their heritage while working in a commercial society, as well as provide a visual representation of Native Americans in education and the workforce to show the younger indigenous generations that they can do it too.
Outfit details:
Models Name: Michelle Mitchum
Look one: Regalia: Traditional Native American Ceremonial wear
Regalia: Handmade by Michelle Mitchum
Shawl: Handmade by Michelle Mitchum
Shoes: Moccasins- Handmade by Michelle Mitchum
Accessories: Beaded Rose Necklace- Handmade by Michelle Mitchum, the fan was a gift but Michelle beaded the handle
Look two: Native Pride
Bottoms: Ribbon Skirt- Handmade by Michelle Mitchum
Top: Cream Sleeveless Top, Qearal (Model owned, price unknown)
Shoes: Brown Knee Boots- JCPenny (Model owned, price unknown)
Look three: Academia Wear
Bottoms: 9 to 5 mini skirt, Corbeau $40
Top: 9 to 5 blazer, Corbeau $48, Black Button up,
Accessories: Beaded Rose Necklace- Handmade by Michelle Mitchum
Shoes: Brown Knee Boots- JCPenny (Model owned, price unknown)
Look four: Native Causal Dresswear
Dress: Tribal Print Dress- Le Fash (Model owned, price unknown)
Shoes: Brown Knee Boots- JCPenny (Model owned, price unknown)
Blurb and Styling by Chelsea Watson
Throughout the shoot, we wanted to highlight Native American traditional wear to honor Native roots while visually representing their culture in modern, professional attire. The idea was to illustrate the transition of Native culture meeting society. The purpose of this shoot was to show that Native Americans can still honor their heritage while working in a commercial society, as well as provide a visual representation of Native Americans in education and the workforce to show the younger indigenous generations that they can do it too.
Outfit details:
Models Name: Michelle Mitchum
Look one: Regalia: Traditional Native American Ceremonial wear
Regalia: Handmade by Michelle Mitchum
Shawl: Handmade by Michelle Mitchum
Shoes: Moccasins- Handmade by Michelle Mitchum
Accessories: Beaded Rose Necklace- Handmade by Michelle Mitchum, the fan was a gift but Michelle beaded the handle
Look two: Native Pride
Bottoms: Ribbon Skirt- Handmade by Michelle Mitchum
Top: Cream Sleeveless Top, Qearal (Model owned, price unknown)
Shoes: Brown Knee Boots- JCPenny (Model owned, price unknown)
Look three: Academia Wear
Bottoms: 9 to 5 mini skirt, Corbeau $40
Top: 9 to 5 blazer, Corbeau $48, Black Button up,
Accessories: Beaded Rose Necklace- Handmade by Michelle Mitchum
Shoes: Brown Knee Boots- JCPenny (Model owned, price unknown)
Look four: Native Causal Dresswear
Dress: Tribal Print Dress- Le Fash (Model owned, price unknown)
Shoes: Brown Knee Boots- JCPenny (Model owned, price unknown)