Photo: Tyler Mitchell
Quannah Chasinghorse is the new face of Mackage!
In a conversation with Mackage, Chasinghorse said she hopes to “be known as someone that drove change in the industry, in the system and in the lives of those that came close to me,” adding, “That I left my mark in society as someone who broke barriers and burned harmful stereotypes to the ground so that others can walk this path without having to break trail.”
Tyler Mitchell
Chasinghorse, who is both Hän Gwich’in and Sicangu Oglala Lakota, is a fourth-generation land protector for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, according toElle. She told Mackage that she prefers the term ‘protector’ over ‘activist’ “because it’s a deeper concept.”
She explained, “As a protector, I’m protecting my ways of life, reviving what was almost lost and fighting for what we are on the brink of losing to capitalism, climate change and colonial erasure.”
Chasinghorse added, “I’m protecting our lands, and keeping traditions and culture alive for the future generations.”
Mackage was a natural choice for her to work with, she said, because “It’s so important to partner with brands and businesses that will not only do the work to uplift you as a person, but also uplift what you believe in.
“Mackage is focusing on sustainability, recycling and, most importantly, doing the work,” she said. “That’s the beauty of this campaign: it’s not all about me, it’s about community.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Chasinghorse is modeling Mackage’s sustainable and earth-friendly looks, including vests and blanket coats made from 100% recycled nylon E3- Lite and Re-Stop, in the new campaign.
According to Mackage, “E-3 Lite is an elements-shielding fiber” with an “airy, breathable feel, a water repellent plus resistant finish, and an elevated sheen.” The brand defines Re-Stop as a durable fabric that’s water resistant and “boasts unceasing durability.”
Chasinghorse wears both materials in theProtect What Grounds Youcampaign, which “redefines our connection to the natural world and reinforces our commitment to protect what matters.”
“What protects us is mirrored in the open wild: quilting as topographical vacillation, sun-washed hues like the reflection of celestial beams, billowing shapes nodding to the movement of the wind,” Mackage states, adding, “This is the Earth through our eyes.”
source: people.com
