WHAT IS THE KANANESGI FASHION SHOW?

Traditional and Contemporary Fashion and Accessories with a Cherokee Twist

​A virtual showcase of Cherokee fashion. Due to COVID-19, this year’s Fashion Show is going VIRTUAL! The Show will air online and on Cherokee channel 28 October 22-24, where you will see beautiful contemporary and traditional fashion, custom made fabrics featuring Cherokee legends, designs, and motifs, and have the opportunity to purchase for the comfort of your own home. ​

Featuring Guest Designers

Kenny Glass

Kenny Glass is a Cherokee and Wyandot native originally from Kansas, Oklahoma. He is a textile artist, but also enjoys beading from time to time. He started sewing several years ago, making stomp dance skirts for the ladies at his ceremonial grounds, and then ventured out from there. He enjoys the mix of traditional Cherokee designs and cultural aspects with new and modern ideas.

Kenny graduated in 2012 with an AA in Art and a BA in American Indian Studies from Bacone College. He then received a Master of Science degree in Native American Leadership from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2017. In school he did some painting and drawing, but he spent most of his time doing beadwork until he learned to sew. 

"Many have referred to me as a textile artist. The majority of my time is spent on clothing that is worn at our ceremonies and dances. Women normally wear skirts during our dances, and I have sewn for many people in this area. When I attend local dances, I often see a lot of my skirts. I like to think of my work as 'wearable art.' I love to see people wearing my clothes and putting them to good use. That brings more joy to me than to have someone buy my work just to display it on the wall or something like that. I take commissions, and it often keeps me busy all year. I go to my regular job, then I come home and go to work behind the sewing machine."​

Keli Gonzales

​Keli ᎨᎳᏗ Gonzales is a Cherokee artist from Welling, OK. She merges pop culture and traditional Cherokee cultural images to make personal statements. She also incorporates the Cherokee syllabary into her work with the hope that it will inspire people to learn to read syllabary and possibly learn the language.
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To view and purchase items by this designer, click the links below:
Fundraiser for Dean Hill | Bonfire
ᏕᏣᏓᏟᏴᏎᏍᏗ  | Bonfire
ᎠᏥᎸᏉᏙᏗ ᎠᎾᏯ | Bonfire
  1. Keladi - ᎨᎳᏗ Art | Facebook
  2. KeladiArt
  3. Keladi Shop | Redbubble​

Luke & Tabytha Swimmer,
​Buffalotown

Luke and Tabytha Swimmer are enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. They created and co-own Buffalotown, a clothing and design company named in honor of Tabytha's community of Snowbird. They and their family create clothing that share the culture of where they come from,  intertwined with popular culture. Native or non-native, they welcome everyone to be a part of Buffalotown. They offer alternative clothing, designs, and custom sports jerseys. For custom orders please email: Buffalotownclothing@gmail.com

Traditional and Contemporary Fashion and Accessories with a Cherokee Twist.
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