Some fashion trends are connected to or inspired by other trends.  Native American is one such trend, and we see a strong connection to vintage fashion. Vintage inspired fashion is appealing for a lot of reasons, which include a desire to be authentic or perhaps to tell a story.  It's also driven by nostaligia for certain things in our past. 

Native American, as a trend, is in part inspired by its vintage and authentic elements.  Some things just tell a story naturally, and many symbols and styles inspired by native american culture fit that to a tee!  Feathers, dreamcatchers, Aztec prints... at times are used to symbolize a larger idea, communicate an emotion, send a message or yes, tell a story!

Keep it simple or tell a story, either way, explore your design ideas with some of these symbols, prints and colors and you just can't lose!

You can see a few from the Lunchbox collection:

Here a some examples of Native American pieces with no shortage of inspiration!

Native American

1. Native American beadwork bracelet
2. Lunchbox “Native American Tunic” for Spring 2010 collection
3. Native American wood painting
4. Minnetonka “Fringe Moccasin” boots
5. Twiggy photograph from 1960
6. Lunchbox “Dream Catcher” artwork for upcoming 2010 fall collection
7. “Tribal Trend” photograph for Vogue UK