Throughout the press tour for Martin Scorsese's "Murderer of the Flower Moon," Lily Gladstone has been getting a lot of attention for her Valentino, Gucci, and Marni looks. But she has also spotlighted indigenous-owned businesses such as Cheekbone Beauty and Antelope Women Designs. Her conscious decision to support indigenous entrepreneurs is, of course, in keeping with the theme of her latest film. The film sheds light on the Osage's reign of terror in the 1920s, when more than 20 Osage were killed in brutal, greed- and prejudice-driven murders by white settlers. Gladstone's support of Native designers is also important in light of her own Native heritage: Gladstone is of Blackfeet and Nez Perce descent and grew up on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana.

Throughout her press tour, however, Gladstone paid tribute not only to fashion but also to her own heritage. With her chic braided hairstyle, she paid homage to her indigenous style. And at the 81st Golden Globe Awards, where she became the first indigenous woman to be nominated for best acting, she again chose the braided look to honor her indigenous heritage.

The look in question was a braided chignon that Gladstone wore atop her head, created by renowned hairstylist Mark Mena. He achieved this look using hair extensions (courtesy of Great Lengths) to lengthen Gladstone's already long hair. Then, to show off Gladstone's length, he created a ponytail with wavy hair hanging loosely to the side, and from that style he created an intricate braided bun.

Although Natives are not monolithic, braids are important to many tribes for spiritual or traditional reasons. Keeping hair long enough to braid is also a symbol of Native resistance, especially in the case of men. [By using not only her voice but also her appearance to express indigenous beauty and entrepreneurship, Gladstone is at the forefront of cultural resistance and protection.