Darcy big horse
Darcy Big Horse is enrolled in the Cheyenne and Arapaho Nation and has used beadwork and fashion as a medium of artistic expression for years. She grew up in England and utilized beadwork and fashion to stay connected to her culture despite the physical distance. Her work is deeply connected to her heritage as Heévâhetané’e, while also weaving in a whimsical tone inspired by her early years in the English countryside. She began selling her work in 2021 and, since then, has had her creations worn by many Indigenous actresses, actors, filmmakers, producers, singers, performers, and other creatives. Her work has been published in various magazines and worn on several red carpets, including the Cannes Film Festival, TIFF, Palm Springs International Film Festival, and more. Darcy brings Cheyenne and Arapaho artistry into the spotlight, highlighting Plains-inspired designs in a whimsically romantic fashion.
(eh-mon-ah • esh-eh) This phrase in Cheyenne translates to "it is a new moon." It represents a new era for Native and Indigenous fashion, marking a bold new venture. The inspiration for this collection stems from the designer’s desire to honor this fresh beginning, likening it to the new moon. Just as the our ancestors drew on the same cultural influences and emotions in their work, today’s Native designers continue this tradition. This collection merges elements from the designer’s Cheyenne and Arapaho ancestral family ledgers and beadwork, reimagining them in modern designs that embrace the romanticism of fashion’s enduring legacy.