Heartfelt thanks for the overwhelming community support.
MALO ‘AUPITO - FA’AFETAI LAVA - VINAKA VAKALEVU - MAHALO NUI LOA - KA NUI TE MIHI - THANK YOU!
Highlights
Key Moments:
Sold-out event with 700 enthusiastic guests.
18 Pacific designers from Utah to New Zealand showcased their talents.
Special performances by Samoan singer Deandre Brackensick and captivating dancers.
Runway led by renowned Tongan model Veronica Pome’e from Sports Illustrated.
Over 120 models brought the diverse designs to life.
Fashion Showcase:
Dazzling array of Pacific prints, motifs, feathers, and shells.
Unique combinations like corsets paired with "ngatu" and "fala" skirts.
Luxurious pearls, corals, and shells jewelry in pure African silver with Pacific motifs.
One collection crafted entirely from vintage tablecloths, each piece telling a unique story.
Mesmerizing backdrop: a 50-foot "ngatu launima.”
Emerging Talents:
Introduced emerging designers, providing a platform for the next generation of Pacific fashion innovators.
Encouraged the growth of fresh perspectives and artistic expressions within the Pacific fashion landscape.