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Photos: Diversity Fashion Show

Tri-City Record staff

Thursday, Aug 15, 2024 5:29 PM MT

Updated Friday, Aug 16, 2024 5:22 PM MT

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Model Mia Buck strikes a pose Friday, Aug. 9, while showcasing area designer pieces from their lines of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage and cultural designs at the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Model Mia Buck strikes a pose Friday, Aug. 9, while showcasing area designer pieces from their lines of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage and cultural designs at the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Model Mia Buck strikes a pose Friday, Aug. 9, while showcasing area designer pieces from their lines of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage and cultural designs at the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Model Mia Buck strikes a pose Friday, Aug. 9, while showcasing area designer pieces from their lines of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage and cultural designs at the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Model Mia Buck strikes a pose Friday, Aug. 9, while showcasing area designer pieces from their lines of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage and cultural designs at the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Model Mia Buck strikes a pose Friday, Aug. 9, while showcasing area designer pieces from their lines of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage and cultural designs at the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Model showcases Foxfire Designs clothing line during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Model showcases Foxfire Designs clothing line during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Designer Penny Singer concludes her runway walk confidently with a smiling model after presenting her latest pieces from the Penny Singer Design line at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Designer Penny Singer concludes her runway walk confidently with a smiling model after presenting her latest pieces from the Penny Singer Design line at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture. The show included an array of styles from men’s contemporary casual polo type tops with an indigenous flair to intricately designed Quinceanera dresses and authentic handmade native artisan jewelry that is sold in the Rocky Mountain gift shop in Denver, Colorado. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture. The show included an array of styles from men’s contemporary casual polo type tops with an indigenous flair to intricately designed Quinceanera dresses and authentic handmade native artisan jewelry that is sold in the Rocky Mountain gift shop in Denver, Colorado. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Designers from Breezy Designs showcase an array of their contemporary and traditionally inspired designs at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9.   (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Designers from Breezy Designs showcase an array of their contemporary and traditionally inspired designs at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Charletta Bahe owner of Letta Lynn Designs poses with her jewelry designs on Friday, Aug. 9 at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Bahe an indigenous generational jewelry artisan says she is learning the artisan market ropes from her brothers Matthew and Elijah Bahe who have encouraged her to attend festivals with them and to utilize social media platforms and groups dedicated to Native American Jewelry. This learning process has lead her to meeting clientele, and other talented artisans (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Charletta Bahe owner of Letta Lynn Designs poses with her jewelry designs on Friday, Aug. 9 at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Bahe an indigenous generational jewelry artisan says she is learning the artisan market ropes from her brothers Matthew and Elijah Bahe who have encouraged her to attend festivals with them and to utilize social media platforms and groups dedicated to Native American Jewelry. This learning process has lead her to meeting clientele, and other talented artisans (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Pictured are designs from the Letta Lynn Designs line that were also presented to spectators and on display for sale at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. Owner Charletta Bahe said, “I love challenging myself with using all different types of materials, shapes, metals and if I am using beads, while I’m at the bead store I envision something I will end up creating it and at times I do collaborate with my siblings to complete my vision with versatility in mind.” (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Pictured are designs from the Letta Lynn Designs line that were also presented to spectators and on display for sale at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. Owner Charletta Bahe said, “I love challenging myself with using all different types of materials, shapes, metals and if I am using beads, while I’m at the bead store I envision something I will end up creating it and at times I do collaborate with my siblings to complete my vision with versatility in mind.” (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Carrasco Dance Productions founded by Daniel Carrasco, is a San Juan County award winning dance company based in Bloomfield. They perform various styles of dance from hip hop, jazz, to Folklorico, they have competed and performed at numerous events throughout New Mexico. Their studio picked up the Best Studio Award at Axis Dance Competition in March. A goal and mission of the studio is to bring dance to the community in many forms, whether they are big or small. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Carrasco -Carrasco Dance Productions)
Carrasco Dance Productions founded by Daniel Carrasco, is a San Juan County award winning dance company based in Bloomfield. They perform various styles of dance from hip hop, jazz, to Folklorico, they have competed and performed at numerous events throughout New Mexico. Their studio picked up the Best Studio Award at Axis Dance Competition in March. A goal and mission of the studio is to bring dance to the community in many forms, whether they are big or small. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Carrasco -Carrasco Dance Productions)
Kaydence King, 19, dressed in contemporary traditional Navajo attire, walked up and down the runway aisle at the start of the event carrying a lit bundle of cedar, she waved through the wafting smoke dispersing its sweet aroma. The displayed action is traditionally known to the Indigenous as a cleansing or preparation procedure, it is believed to invite harmony and balance to the event, ceremony, or home of the person or people using it. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Kaydence King, 19, dressed in contemporary traditional Navajo attire, walked up and down the runway aisle at the start of the event carrying a lit bundle of cedar, she waved through the wafting smoke dispersing its sweet aroma. The displayed action is traditionally known to the Indigenous as a cleansing or preparation procedure, it is believed to invite harmony and balance to the event, ceremony, or home of the person or people using it. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Indigenous fashion model Kaydence King strikes a pose during the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. King believes everyone is unique and beautiful in their own way and she strives to help others see the beauty within themselves. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Indigenous fashion model Kaydence King strikes a pose during the 2024 Aeroprey Diversity Fashion Show at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. on Friday, Aug. 9. King believes everyone is unique and beautiful in their own way and she strives to help others see the beauty within themselves. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Area designers from both Indigenous and Hispanic backgrounds proceeded, after their fashion designs were presented to spectators, to walk the runway for a final display accepting applause and recognition for their presentation. Pictured are designers from the Breezy Design line that was presented to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Area designers from both Indigenous and Hispanic backgrounds proceeded, after their fashion designs were presented to spectators, to walk the runway for a final display accepting applause and recognition for their presentation. Pictured are designers from the Breezy Design line that was presented to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Pictured are designs from the Breezy Design line that was displayed for sale to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum.
Pictured are designs from the Breezy Design line that was displayed for sale to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum.
Pictured are designs from the Breezy Design line that was displayed for sale to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum.
Pictured are designs from the Breezy Design line that was displayed for sale to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum.
Pictured are designs from the Breezy Design line that was displayed for sale to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Pictured are designs from the Breezy Design line that was displayed for sale to spectators at the Aeroprey 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Decorations paid homage to culture and heritage along the runway. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Decorations paid homage to culture and heritage along the runway. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased Indigenous and Hispanic designers at the 2024 Aeroprey Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased Indigenous and Hispanic designers at the 2024 Aeroprey Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Carrasco Dance Productions dancers including the Foklorico dancers pictured represent San Juan County, throughout New Mexico, their dance studio is located in Bloomfield. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Carrasco Dance Productions dancers including the Foklorico dancers pictured represent San Juan County, throughout New Mexico, their dance studio is located in Bloomfield. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Carrasco Dance Productions dancers performed a Reggaeton piece, the studio represents San Juan County, at competitions and performances throughout New Mexico, their studio is located in Bloomfield. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Carrasco Dance Productions dancers performed a Reggaeton piece, the studio represents San Juan County, at competitions and performances throughout New Mexico, their studio is located in Bloomfield. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Model stops mid-runway to showcase a design to spectators prior to dropping to almost one knee at the end of the runway. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Model stops mid-runway to showcase a design to spectators prior to dropping to almost one knee at the end of the runway. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
A model, garnered gasps from spectators who were captivated by models display as she dropped gracefully into this expressive pose at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
A model, garnered gasps from spectators who were captivated by models display as she dropped gracefully into this expressive pose at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals with roots in San Juan County. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals with roots in San Juan County. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture at Aeroprey’s 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show. The show presented fashion designs and cultural performances from both Indigenous and Hispanic individuals. Aeroprey owner Alexander Simpson said, “To pull off events of this magnitude takes a tremendous amount of training, coordination, scheduling, and planning with all those involved.” (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Monty Pablo, stage name, Animas, performs his song “Country Girl” at the Farmington Museum during the 2024 Diversity Celebrated Fashion Show. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Monty Pablo, stage name, Animas, performs his song “Country Girl” at the Farmington Museum during the 2024 Diversity Celebrated Fashion Show. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Courtesy Alex Simpson Aeroprey)
Mia Buck said, “I am inspired by all the models I work with. Each and every one of them bring something unique to the table and that’s beautiful and its very inspiring to learn from them” and “that being a model is being confident, setting a good example to others, and being the best we can be.” (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Mia Buck said, “I am inspired by all the models I work with. Each and every one of them bring something unique to the table and that’s beautiful and its very inspiring to learn from them” and “that being a model is being confident, setting a good example to others, and being the best we can be.” (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Designers displayed merchandise for sale during the show right of the entrance of the Farmington Museum after their designs were presented to spectators. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Designers displayed merchandise for sale during the show right of the entrance of the Farmington Museum after their designs were presented to spectators. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Models showcased clothing, jewelry and accessory designs inspired by Indigenous and Hispanic culture during the 2024 Celebrating Diversity Fashion Show, Friday, Aug. 9 at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Mia Buck stands next to her mom and dad and co-model as they conclude their performance in the fashion show. Mia said, the show meant a lot to her and her family and that, “I am half Navajo and half Mexican, so to have the opportunity to represent both cultures was a pleasure.” She mentioned how she is the first in her family to be a model and its and honor to have the best support from all of them. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Mia Buck stands next to her mom and dad and co-model as they conclude their performance in the fashion show. Mia said, the show meant a lot to her and her family and that, “I am half Navajo and half Mexican, so to have the opportunity to represent both cultures was a pleasure.” She mentioned how she is the first in her family to be a model and its and honor to have the best support from all of them. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)

Kaydence is a 2023 graduate of Piedra Vista High School, and in February received her certified nursing assistant license, she is proud to represent diversity and perseverance in the fashion industry by embracing her cultural background and showcasing her heritage through her modeling career. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)
Kaydence is a 2023 graduate of Piedra Vista High School, and in February received her certified nursing assistant license, she is proud to represent diversity and perseverance in the fashion industry by embracing her cultural background and showcasing her heritage through her modeling career. (Kristian Yazzie Tri-City Record)

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Prosecutors play video in court of suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting after he turned himself in

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With statehood finally at hand, Colorado celebrated the ‘Centennial Fourth’ in style

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A toddler was found in a pool and declared dead. He’s alive and his parents could be charged

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