Dylan Buckee, Gilet Shani (PEOPLE & PORTRAIT 2024)

A moment in the creative sanctuary of Gilet Shani, the Head designer and creative director of Unreal Fur. This photo is part of a series of images captured for the nominees of the 2024 National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA). Unreal Fur won the Collaboration Award with First Nations fashion designers Miimi and Jiinda. This photo captures a tender moment shared in her studio while showing me the images that inspire and drive her passion for creating sustainable and ethical fashion.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.