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Victoria Okpik

Okpik designs
Participates in 1 Session

I am from Quaqtaq, Quebec in Nunavik. I studied fashion design at Lasalle College in Montreal. I have been in clothing business for 25 years. I come from a culture that made clothing that helped us to survive up yo today in a cold harsh environment. I am proud to be a part of a culture that is able to make their winter clothes, we have the know how to create clothing that are warm. We have adapted our styles but still kept the unique traditions and styles that define who we are and where we come from. I am proud to keep this tradition alive that our ancestors passed down from generations to generations.

Sessions in which Victoria Okpik participates

Wednesday 6 November, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
1:00 PM
1:00 PM EST - 2:15 PM EST | 1 hour 15 minutes

Acclaimed Inuit fashion designers share in this exciting dialogue on how they began their careers in fashion, where they’re headed, and how they bring Inuit culture into their designs and practices. Panelists: On the Runway: Inuit Fashion and Wearable Art - Taalrumiq , April Allen, Victoria Okpik, and Julie Grenier in conversation with...