Patricia Michaels

Patricia Michaels
Born1966 (age 57–58)
New Mexico, U.S.
NationalityPueblo of Taos,[1] American
EducationInstitute of American Indian Arts
Chicago Art Institute
Known forNative American fashion, textile arts
Notable workTantoo in Flight (2023)[2]
PartnerJames Duran[3]
AwardsNew Mexico's Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts (2023)[4]
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture Living Treasure (2024)[1]
Websitewww.patricia-michaels.com

Patricia Michaels (born 1966, New Mexico) is a Native American fashion designer who works under the fashion label PM Waterlily. She is a citizen of the Pueblo of Taos.[1]

Michaels was the first Native American to appear on the popular fashion design-focused television series, Project Runway. A finalist on season 11,[1] she returned to compete in Project Runway All Stars.[5] She has exhibited across the United States and internationally, including in South Africa and New Zealand.[6]

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