Between the cowboys and the indians, the latter definitely win in the style stakes this season. As Native American influences have flooded the catwalks, designers can't seem to get enough feathers, suede and tassels into their collections. As techno fibers look set to take over, one corner of the fashion world is keen on keeping things natural. The Indians' use of heavy cottons and thick leathers has maximum appeal, with the likes of Anna Sui and Tom Ford at Gucci going seriously ethnic. Feather and bead-trimmed jeans, embroidered shirts, thongsand ponchos are the essential ingredients for a western drama. Followers of the fringe are Veronique Branquinho - queen of the poncho, Issey Miyake with his cut-out bikinis and Valentino , whose shawls are as delicate as a spider web. The rich, natural shades of terracotta red, saffron yellow and splashes of cobalt blue as used by the Indians are in perfect harmony with today's penchant for bright colors. One of the best things about this look is that anyone can do it on a tiny budget. Simply sew on your own feathers and beads, fringe your own t-shirts and dona sexy choker. Pocahontas and 'How'!