b'Photo by Daniela Luquini.Anishinaabe designer Tracy Toulouse walks with her daughter Scarlet Roy, wearing a couture dresswith woodland inspired designs on the runway during Paris Fashion Week in fall 2021.Designer Tracy Toulouse, citizen of Sagamok Anishinawbek, has been working in the industry for quite some time. Toulouse has created one-of-a-kind couture pieces and everyday wear that incorporates Anishinaabe woodland-inspired patterns. Shes also had the opportunity to attend Fashion Week in Paris and showcase her work. Meanwhile, Toronto-based designer Sage Paul of English River First Nation is a founding collective member and Artistic Director for Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto. She also has a long list of accolades for her work in the fashion industry. Both designers have been making strides in their respective areas and acknowledge common issues in the industry while also recognizing the advances that have been made so far.Slowing Down Fast FashionIndigenous clothing has staying power as opposed to current trendy fashions, which are in one season and out the next. Styles come and go, but its that connection of how were able to wear our hearts on our sleeves, Toulouse says. We do that every day, for comfort or style, or for an occasion. [Styles] showcase a feeling that were having.I ssue1 2022C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne l 27'