b'INDSPIRE AWARD LAUREATEsuch an honour because Id beenthey should act has come with itsworld changes so quickly so there pushing for Indigenous representa- own unique set of challenges. Atare always new opportunities, tion in the fashion industry, as wellthe beginning of my career, saysshe says. as in media, says Hampton.Hampton, I always got the ques-tion from media, How does beingMost recently, a big milestone for As someone who grew upIndigenous influence your designs?the brand and for Hampton has internationally, Hampton couldAnd I always knew that was abeen dressing Devery Jacobs for see how Indigenous people werequestion that was never asked ofthe 2021 Emmy Awards. Jacobs often misrepresented in the mediaCaucasian male designers in thewas there to present an award with and knew right from the start thatsame field.her Reservation Dogs cast. I think it was something she wanted tothat was so major for us because change. We are such a rich andADVANCING CHANGE of how much reverberation it vibrant community of people andmade throughout the community, I think it was just so important toIn an industry thats alwayscomments Hampton. show that strength through suchlacked Indigenous representation, an intimate pathway as fashionHamptons work has been slowlyHampton was able to assist because its the first choice wechanging that way of thinking, andwith styling and to bring on the make at the beginning of the day she has had many notable achieve- Two-Spirit design couple INDI CITY what clothing we put on. That canments so far. At the 77th Goldento do the jewelry for Jacobs look. say so much about who you are asGlobe Awards, etalk red carpetThat whole idea of collaboration an individual, observes Hampton.co-host Elaine Lui wore Hamptonsand creativity for a greater cause designs during the broadcast. Whilewas so important, and even The designer also decided shein quarantine, the singer LizzoDeverys speech while she was wanted to use the path of fashionposted an Instagram story, workingpresenting had to do with repre-as storytelling to increase positiveout in pieces from Hamptonssentation and Indigenous people representation for Indigenousathleisure line. But when it comesbeing seen in places we havent people. But changing the under- to her proudest achievement so far, lying notion of what people thinkHampton finds it difficult to givebeen seen before, notes Hampton. Indigenous people are or howa concrete answer. The fashionSo overall, I think that was prob-ably the best moment so far.The last five years have felt like a whirlwind for Hampton. The brands goal, she says, is to continue mentoring and uplifting Indigenous people within the fashion industry and allowing them to feel seen and heard. From a business point of view, she hopes to start expanding into the U.S. and to other urban hubs outside of Toronto soon. Hampton showcased her work at Torontos Indigenous Building Today. for Future Generations Fashion Arts Festival in June and has plans to show her creations Building Today. for Future GenerationsAs a proud corporate supporter of Indspire, T.E. Wealths Building Today. for Future Generations at the centennial of the Santa Fe dedicated Indigenous Services team provides unbiasedAs a proud corporate supporter of Indspire, T.E. WealthsIndian Market in New Mexicoadvi s a proud corporat ent of customized ande, T.E. Wealths dedicated Indigenous Services A ce in the developm e supporter of Indspirdedicated Indigenous Services team provides unbiasedcomprehensive investment and trust solutions including:team provides unbiased advice in the development of customized and comprehensivein August. advice in the development of customized and investment and trust solutions including:comprehensive investment and trust solutions including: Planning and DevelopmentPlanning and Development Ultimately, however, her priorities Planning and DevelopmentInvestment Policies & Guidelines will remain the same, she says: To Investment Policies & Guidelines continue to push our message for Investment Policies & GuidelinesInvestment Manager Search & SelectionInvestment Manager Search & Selection electionpendent Performance Monitoring inclusion and representation, and Inde Investment Manager Search & S Independent Performance MonitoringIndependent Performance Monitoring at the same time presenting and Learn MoreLearn More creating really creative wearable For more information please contact 1-866-430-0537 art pieces that people can be proud For more information please contact 1-866-430-0537For more information please contact 1-866-430-0537 to wear.54indspiration2022'