Northerners will be among the designers spotlighted next month when their work is featured in a special fashion show taking place as part of the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s annual craft sale. But 2022 will be the first time a fashion show will take place as part of the event. In all, over 200 different looks will be showcased and will include everything from ready-to-wear and sculptural designs, to wearable art and traditional Inuit garments from the WAG-Qaumajuq permanent collection. This is a chance to chat with a whole bunch of new people.”She says having Inuit fashion in high profile events like this are an important way to affirm northern culture. Proceeds from the fashion show will to Tunngasugit, a non-profit organization that serves Inuit living in urban Manitoba.

Source: CBC News October 28, 2022 19:29 UTC