What Michigan Birds Is
People Growing Wild
Michigan Birds is an evolving portrait and fashion series inspired by the colors and personalities of Michigan’s native birds.
Jules as the Crow
Tina as the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Amber as the Scarlet Tanager
ZamZam as the American Goldfinch
Jenna as the Red-Winged Blackbird
Angela as the Blue Jay
Hannah as the Cardinal
Emmy as the European Starling
Selah as the Cedar Waxwing
Nickole as the Eagle
Rena as the Indigo Bunting
Robyn as the Ruddy Duck
Dressing as Michigan’s Native Birds
Participants choose a bird that resonates with them — visually, emotionally, or symbolically — and are styled in dash-dyed garments that echo its palette and spirit.
From the electric contrast of the Ruddy Duck
to the softness of doves
to the bold clarity of Indigo Buntings —
each look becomes wearable plumage.
This project blends:
- Color theory
- Dash-dye garment styling
- Movement portraiture
- Social storytelling
Participants are photographed and featured on social media as part of the collection development, and selected looks will appear in the Michigan Birds runway show at Michigan Fashion Week in June.
This series asks:
If you dressed like the bird that matches your spirit, what colors would you wear?
Participate in Michigan Birds
You can join by:
- Choosing your Michigan bird
- Applying to be styled
👉 Let’s connect and style you as your favorite Michigan Bird!
