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.

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