People & Community

International Indigenous Fashion Council Members

• Member Directory

  • Designers

  • Producers / Makers

  • Textiles & Materials Specialists

  • Jewelry Artists

  • Accessories

  • Models / Talent

  • Hair & Makeup

  • Styling / Creative Direction

  • Photography / Film

  • Runway Production

  • Brand / Marketing / PR

  • Business Support

  • Legal / IP

  • Educators / Cultural Advisors

• How to Work With Members

  • Contact pathways

  • Rates / scope guidance

  • Cultural protocol and consent

  • Credit and attribution standards

• Council Services and Support

  • Consultations

  • Collaborations

  • Speaker requests

  • Partnership requests

Community Partners

• Indigenous-led organizations

• Allied organizations and initiatives

• Community networks and collectives

• Cultural institutions and archives

• Events and showcases

Protocol, Ethics, and UNDRIP-Aligned Practice

• Free, Prior, and Informed Consent

• Cultural authority and community approval

• Attribution and crediting standards

• Avoiding appropriation and extractive sourcing

• Data sovereignty and image rights

• Fair pay and equitable contracts

• Care guidance for sacred and sensitive designs

Design & Creative Production

Creative Services

• Art direction

• Brand identity

• Lookbook and campaign production

• Photography, film, editing

• Styling

• Hair & makeup

• Casting

• Set design and props

Garment Development

• Patternmaking

• Grading

• Tech packs

• Sampling

• Fit support

• Quality assurance

Runway and Presentation

• Show producers

• Backstage and stage management

• Choreography and movement

• Sound and lighting

• Model coordination

• Show documentation

Materials & Sourcing

Indigenous-Made Materials

• Fibers and yarns

• Woven textiles

• Beads and adornment materials

• Metals and stones

• Natural dyes and dye plants

• Leather alternatives

• Buttons, trims, findings

• Packaging materials

Values-Aligned Suppliers

• Ethical sourcing partners

• Small-batch suppliers

• Transparency and traceability

• Low-impact materials

• Regenerative and land-based materials

Sourcing Guidance

• How to vet suppliers

• Consent and community authority

• Environmental and labor standards

• Import, export, and documentation basics

• Pricing, timelines, and minimums

Production & Manufacturing

Production Partners

• Cut and sew

• Knitting

• Weaving

• Embroidery and embellishment

• Jewelry production

• Footwear

• Accessories production

Small-Batch and Artisan Production

• Micro-factories

• Studio-based production

• Co-ops and collectives

• Capacity building partnerships

Made-to-Order and On-Demand

• Made-to-order production partners

• On-demand platforms

• Digital sampling and pre-sales workflows

• Fulfillment integration

Quality & Compliance

• Labeling requirements

• Material safety and claims

• Sizing standards

• Care labels

• Country of origin

• Production documentation

Tools & Platforms

Design and Development Tools

• Digital pattern tools

• 3D and virtual sampling

• Color and material libraries

• Tech pack systems

• Asset management

Business and Commerce Tools

• E-commerce

• Wholesale and line sheets

• Inventory and order management

• Customer service systems

• Shipping and fulfillment tools

• Accounting and bookkeeping tools

Operations and Collaboration

• Project management

• Team collaboration

• Vendor management

• File sharing and documentation

Business, Legal, and Brand Protection

Contracts and Business Basics

• Production agreements

• Collaboration agreements

• Model releases and usage rights

• Photo and video licensing

• Terms and conditions templates

Intellectual Property and Cultural Rights

• Copyright basics

• Trademark basics

• Licensing

• Cultural IP and traditional knowledge

• Appropriation response guidance

• Notice and takedown basics

Pricing and Finance

• Pricing models

• Costing sheets

• Margins and wholesale pricing

• Budget templates

• Payment terms

Marketing, Media, and Storytelling

Press and PR

• Press kit templates

• Media outreach

• Editorial guidelines

• Interview preparation

• Brand narrative guidance

Digital and Social

• Content planning

• Platform strategy

• Photography and short-form video guidance

• Community engagement guidelines

Storytelling and Cultural Integrity

• Language and naming guidance

• Who can tell which stories

• Community review processes

• Avoiding extractive narratives

• Credit and compensation

Education & Learning

Skill-Building

• Design and sewing skills

• Textiles and materials

• Business skills

• Digital skills

• Production readiness

Guides and Toolkits

• UNDRIP-aligned fashion guidance

• Cultural protocol toolkits

• Ethical collaboration guides

• Sourcing and production checklists

Reading, Media, and Research

• Articles and essays

• Books and reports

• Talks and panels

• Case studies

Regional & Community-Based Resource Browsing

• By Region

  • Arctic and Subarctic

  • Turtle Island

  • Mesoamerica

  • Andes and Amazon

  • Pacific

  • Australia

  • Asia

  • Africa

  • Europe

• By Nation / Community

  • Nation or community-specific listings

  • Local protocol references

  • Local partner networks

How We List Resources

• Submission guidelines

  • Who can be listed

  • Required info for listings

  • Verification approach

• Values and standards

  • Consent-first engagement

  • Fair pay

  • Credit and attribution

  • Sustainability and transparency

• Reporting and updates

  • How to suggest edits

  • How to flag concerns

  • Review cadence