Indigenous Fashion Designer Reclaims Native Culture On The Runway | NowThis

Korina Emmerich is a fashion designer and sustainable fashion advocate reclaiming Indigenous culture and empowering her Native sisters on the runway. » Subscribe to NowThis: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/KnowThis [NOTE: This video was originally published in August 2019.] In this Her Stories interview with Korina Emmerich, the designer and activist describes her experience growing up as a Native person in a white society. She shares how she came to love fashion, deciding at an early age that she was going to be an artist who used fashion as her medium. Emmerich utilizes colors inspired by Native American pow wow regalia. One of the biggest points Emmerich likes to make as a designer is to talk about how designers can use Indigenous references in their work without being culturally appropriating "I think it's also important to think about how to use traditional Indigenous elements in modern-day fashion and keeping it modern," she says. Emmerich explains how when she first got started, she was hesitant to embrace her culture and Indigenous fashion into her design but it is now a huge part of what she does today. Through her work, Korina Emmerich is empowering young Native women and providing representation for young Indigenous women in the modern fashion world. #Fashion #Native #Indigenous #Empowerment #HerStories #Women #NowThis #NowThisNews Connect with NowThis » Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat Her Stories profiles modern female changemakers, showcasing women who are breaking boundaries, defying stereotypes, and making a difference - right now - in their communities, professional industries, and around the world. NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live.    / nowthisnews   @nowthisnews