WLIW: NPR : Supporting Indigenous Designer Kayla Looking Horse in NYFW

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Written By Lauren Aiyana

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Lauren Aiyana joined NPR to share about her close friend Kayla Looking Horse, an Indigenous designer debuting her new couture collection at New York Fashion Week. The interview highlights Kayla’s powerful journey as a designer and the cultural depth behind her work. Lauren also reflects on their meaningful friendship and the importance of amplifying Indigenous voices in fashion.

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