WWD
February 13 2010
Thursday marked the launch of Unreserved, a fashion and art internship program that aims to pair Native American talent looking to develop their artistic and business skills with established designers and artists. To kick off the fashion aspect, the group held a showcase of six Native American designers Maya Stewart, Kenneth Johnson, Maria Samora and Veronica and Dylan Poblano in accessories and Patricia Michaels in ready-to-wear. Founders Michael Chapman and Gail Bruce secured funding from the Kellogg Foundation and boast Donna Karan, Diane von Furstenberg, Nanette Lepore, Daryl Kerrigan and Pamela Love among the participants.