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Inspired by her native roots, designer Erika Bates pays homage to her Cherokee background in her autumn/winter 2010 collection Native Spirit for her label Asuyeta, formally known as Erika Hendrix.

Inspired by the history, culture, clothes, and the language, Erika designed a line featuring blanket capes and skirts, fringes and knee-high leggings - each piece in the collection having a Native American name.

I absolutely love the contrast between Native Spirit and the more feminine looks we have seen from her before. So different.

Shop the new line on Erika's site.




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2 comments:

August 31, 2010 at 7:07 PM cabin + cub said...

I am feeling the spirit! I am totalling coveting a pair of grey moccasin boots I saw... must get them soon! ;)

September 1, 2010 at 2:47 PM drollgirl said...

umm, LOVELY!!! just fab! love the shots, the settings, and the clothing + styling!