About The Artist
Photo by: Sunday Creek Photography
Angela Howe is the artist and fashion designer behind Choke Cherry Creek, a contemporary Indigenous fashion brand that celebrates the beauty, strength, and resilience of her people. An enrolled member of the Apsáalooke (Crow) and Pikuni (Blackfeet) Nations of Montana, Angela's work blends traditional Indigenous artistry with modern design, creating fashion that tells a powerful story of cultural pride and perseverance.
Angela’s Apsáalooke name, "Ikūalasaash", meaning "Persistence," was given to her by her grandmother in recognition of her determination to achieve her educational goals and remain steadfast in her journey toward success. As a member of the Whistling Water Clan and a child of the Big Lodge Clan, Angela’s designs reflect the symbolic meanings of her heritage, incorporating colors, patterns, and floral motifs that have deep cultural significance.
Beyond her work as a fashion designer, Angela is a proud mother, wife, and role model, dedicated to uplifting her community. Her mission with Choke Cherry Creek is to create a space for Indigenous representation in the fashion industry, challenging stereotypes and showcasing the rich, enduring culture of Native peoples. Through thoughtful, intentional design, each piece she creates honors the traditions of her ancestors while embracing the future.
Angela’s work has been featured on prestigious runways, including RES 2022-2025 in Las Vegas, New York Fashion Week, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week in Canada, and Paris Indigenous Fashion Week in Paris, France.
Choke Cherry Creek's mission is simple yet profound: to inspire the world to see Indigenous peoples as they truly are—beautiful, resilient, and rich in culture—and to remind everyone that these traditions are alive and thriving today.
Angela’s Apsáalooke name, "Ikūalasaash", meaning "Persistence," was given to her by her grandmother in recognition of her determination to achieve her educational goals and remain steadfast in her journey toward success. As a member of the Whistling Water Clan and a child of the Big Lodge Clan, Angela’s designs reflect the symbolic meanings of her heritage, incorporating colors, patterns, and floral motifs that have deep cultural significance.
Beyond her work as a fashion designer, Angela is a proud mother, wife, and role model, dedicated to uplifting her community. Her mission with Choke Cherry Creek is to create a space for Indigenous representation in the fashion industry, challenging stereotypes and showcasing the rich, enduring culture of Native peoples. Through thoughtful, intentional design, each piece she creates honors the traditions of her ancestors while embracing the future.
Angela’s work has been featured on prestigious runways, including RES 2022-2025 in Las Vegas, New York Fashion Week, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week in Canada, and Paris Indigenous Fashion Week in Paris, France.
Choke Cherry Creek's mission is simple yet profound: to inspire the world to see Indigenous peoples as they truly are—beautiful, resilient, and rich in culture—and to remind everyone that these traditions are alive and thriving today.