“Prey” star Amber Midthunder gathered with stars like Julia Fox and Jeannie Mai for Yaamava’ Fashion Daze at the Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel to celebrate the beauty and enduring legacy of Native American culture. The two-day event, which took place from April 20-21st, featured runway shows, a speaker panel and the elevated pool deck of the hotel, as well as a full-service salon and spa, upscale entertainment venues, gaming rooms and more. Midthunder, 26 nailed the festival look, wearing a Jamie Okuma original design, a tribal-print black dress, with a beaded blue necklace, and flat circle gold earrings designed by Jennifer Younger David Thomas and Ashkii Sneez. She wore a cream satin halter neck dress with a pair white New Balances while speaking on the panel.
It’s incredible to feel the love and support in the Native Fashion world. “It was inspiring to see how much love and support the Native fashion designers have for each other.”
Midthunder, who usually works with Isabella Coleman to style her, says that Jamie Okuma, a talented designer, offered to dress her for the show. Okuma was the first Native American to be accepted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Midthunder, a fan of hers, is also a huge admirer. “I love her designs so much — they’re always unique and beautiful and reflect such original creativity while also honoring her culture.”
Indigenous star, who belongs to the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribe, was inspired by the unity of Native American fashion designers. It’s amazing feeling all the support and love in the Native fashion industry,” she said. It was inspiring to see how much the designers loved each other.
Continue reading to learn more about Midthunder’s preparation for Yaamava Fashion Daze.
How she chooses outfits for red-carpet events and fashion shows
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Midthunder confesses, “I definitely seek the advice of professionals because I have learned fashion over the years.” “I’m thinking about the time, of course. Inside or outside. Practical things like those.”
She also considers emotional impact when choosing the clothing she wears. “It’s always about how it makes me feel, and the end goal for my feelings. Powerful, sexy, cute, edgy? When you wear a dress, there’s a certain feeling. You can also find out more about the following: It just makes you feel good. So I search for that feeling.”
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The Makeup Look of Yaamava Fashion Daze
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Since I was little, I’ve loved looking at beauty magazines and playing with my moms makeup. She says, “I always enjoy the chance to create and express myself through glam.” Midthunder went for a simple day-to-night style, using her favourite Tower 28 tinted SPF and Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow. Urban Decay Moondust was used as an eyeshadow and Glossier Lidstar to finish. She finished off with her favorite Kosas lip gloss.
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Yaamava’s Fashion Daze: What to wear?
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“Jennifer Younger [as well as] Midthunder revealed that David Thomas and Ashkii kindly invited me to wear the beautiful necklace/earrings set they created together.
She adds: “I am proud to wear pieces that these artists have spent so much time creating and worked so hard to put love and work into.” “It is amazing to feel all of the love, support and encouragement that exists in the Native fashion industry. It was inspiring to see how the designers support and love each other.
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Collaboration with Jamie Okuma
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Midthunder usually works with a stylist to dress events, but Yaamava Fashion Daze gave her the chance to work with Jamie Okuma directly. The first Native American designer admitted to the Council of Fashion Designers of America had a rack of clothing ready for the actress. The weekend was so fast that I had no time to take pictures. [my stylist] Midthunder: “Isabella, Jamie invited me to backstage, where I was able to see all of the beautiful pieces that she displayed. I loved her work, so it was incredibly easy for me to say yes.”
The dress [and] She continues, “I was immediately drawn to the leggings from Jamie.” The colors, the cut and the overall feel of it all felt perfect for what I like about her designs. It felt honest and true to what I am comfortable in.
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What She Has Coming Up Next
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Midthunder’s career is one to be watched. Sydney Freeland is directing her upcoming film, “Rez Ball,” who has directed episodes of “Reservation Dogs,” Grey’s Anatomy,”and “Fear the Walking Dead.” She continues, “[I’m] I am happy to report that I have a new project in development. [TV writer] “Siena East for 20th Century Studios”
