SWAIA DESIGNER Profile

Randi Nelson

Tribe
Secwépemc
Brand
Randi Nelson Designs
Show Time
May 9, 2025 at 6PM
Designer Biography
Randi Nelson

Randi Nelson, a Secwépemc artist and fashion designer from St’uxwtéws First Nation, is dedicated to preserving Indigenous materials of wealth through her designs. Blending traditional elements such as smoked hides, quills, shells, and caribou hair with contemporary fashion, she transforms these resources into powerful symbols of Indigenous beauty and resilience. Her designs have been showcased at prestigious events, including the Oscars, Junos, Emmys, and Cannes Film Festival. She has received awards like Best in Show at the Santa Fe Indian Market, and her work is collected worldwide, including in the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

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