For four days, Vancouver was more fashionable than usual. The city experienced the most sincere way to celebrate identity, and territory. Last Saturday, November 22, 2025, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW) finished another dazzling edition with incredible fashion looks that took over Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

VIFW is an annual event that gives voice, and visibility to many Indigenous artists who are talking about important concepts, such as stereotypes, and to create a better understanding of fashion and indigenous culture. Not to mention that the show is completely focused on sustainable practices, always thinking about the impact this can have on both environmental and social aspects.

Vancouver has a long history with indigenous people, and every day people understand more about the importance of this history. The interesting thing is that at VIFW, the history of indigenous peoples is always addressed along with fashion. How fashion can create deep connections, and how it can be powerful enough to strengthen these communities. In addition, for those who have never been, it is a great place for non-indigenous people to learn more about this culture and create an understanding.

The event was divided into 4 days, where the first, called “Red Dress Event,” features everyone wearing red, to symbolize the death of all indigenous women, men, and LGBTQ+ people. It’s about resilience, a safe space for mourning and also to celebrate the lives of those who have passed. The second night, called “All My Relations,” brings together haute couture with indigenous fashion. Its all about  creativity, and innovation. The third night is “Indigenous Futures,” very fun and lively, it brings all the streetwear and sportswear. It’s a night to celebrate contemporary history and pop culture along with indigenous culture. The last and fourth night is “Spirit of the West Coast,” it’s as special as the others and this one focuses on West Coast designers and celebrates them.

One of the highlights of the event was designer Lesley Hampton, she participated in the second day of the show bringing many pieces that were futuristic with modern touches and a bit of the past as well. She is known for her focus on body neutrality and is one of the names on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list.

In fact, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week is an unmissable event, and if you didn’t go this year, get ready so you don’t want to miss it in 2026. It’s an event that goes beyond fashion; it’s about identity, culture, history, the indigenous stories. It’s an atmosphere that unites, celebrates, and makes everyone there vibrate with excitement for the designers.

For those who missed it and love fashion, the official VIFW Instagram account, @vancouverindigenousfashionweek, posted everything, and you can catch up on everything that happened there. And of course, mark your calendar to attend next year. Dates haven’t been confirmed yet, but the event will announce them on its social media. You won’t want to miss this!