November officially marks Native Heritage Month, and while it’s always a great time to support Indigenous art, there’s no time like the present to honor the unique culture, traditions, and beauty found within North America’s Indigenous communities.
After all, these days, Indigenous ingenuity and craftsmanship expresses itself across all sorts of fashion and beauty categories. Amongst the cool, modern pieces you can find on the market today? Consider a graphic cardigan sweater from Cree designer Justin Jacob Louis, which was recently worn by Hudson Williams. Or there’s a graphic wrap top from Tlingit, Haida, and Squamish designer Pamela Baker, and a refined pleated skirt from Anishinaabe designer Lesley Hampton to go with it.
Jewelry offerings include a striking bolo necklace from Jamie Okuma, the CFDA’s only Indigenous designer, or shapely earrings from emerging labels like Copper Canoe Woman and Sacrd Thndr. Beauty lovers, meanwhile, can find a variety of products—from lipsticks to bronzers and highlighters—from Native brands such as Cheekbone Beauty or Prados Beauty. Whatever’s on your wish list, there is an Indigenous label out there to support—and it’s also a great time to start shopping for the holidays. So, what are you waiting for?
Below, shop 12 authentic Indigenous brands.
Justin Jacob Louis
Journey cardigan
Urban Native Era
You Are on Native Land cap
Lauren Good Day
Good Day tote
Jamie Okuma
diamond dentalium bolo
T.O.C. Legends
People of the Potlatch wrap
Copper Canoe Woman
