London Pacific Fashion Week Runway Magazine Winter Issue 1

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@Chima Okafor Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Model @Crystal Khan MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @Sonia Edwards

Venue: The Royal Horse Guards Hotels, Whitehall, London.

Designer @Jeanine Clarkin

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Model @ Bree Hutchieson MUA @Ateca Akwue Hair @Brenda Tukei

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

MUA @Huma Tahir Hair@WAES Gemma Hector

Photographer @ Moea Creugnet

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Model @Nick Afoa

Designer @Fierce Fashion By RL

Model @Takeinivula Jewel MUA @Laisa Tanumi Hair @WAES & Sonia Edwards

Designer @Amataline

Model @Airin Arzoo MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @Sonia Edwards

Venue: The Royal Horse Guards Hotels, Whitehall, London.

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Designer @Vina Couture

Designer @JWFiji @Chima Okafor Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Photographer @Asad Afzal

Model @ Krislyn Sinclair MUA @Huma Tahir Hair@WAES Gemma Hector

Designer @Fierce Fashion By RL

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Designer @Vina Couture

Designer@ Guma’Ge’la-Guahan Model@ Halimat Tomi Ajadi Creative Director @Ana Lavekau MUA @Huma Tahir Hair@WAES Venue@Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London.

Photographer @Amy Hibbard Model|Singer|Artist @Olivia Foai

Photographer @Stevel Lilly Designer @Kenny Collection

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Model @ Miss Pure London Rosemary Lloyd

Venue: Royal Horse Guards Hotel, Whitehall, London.

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau MUA @Huma Tahir Hair@WAES

Model @Jewel Harris MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @Sonia Edwards

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Model @Airin Arzoo

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Hair @WAES Graduates & Gemma Hector Venue @ Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London.

Photographer @Tim Copsey

MUA @Huma Tahir

Designer @WeaverDream

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LONDON PACIFIC FASHION WEEK

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Oceania Collection

Pacific Voyage Collection

NAFA AFATASI Reload Tribal Saint Fina

Proton Creations Korail Créations Vina Couture Hupfeld Hoerder

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Designer: Guma’ Ge’la-Guahan | Model: @Takeinivula Jewel | Photographer: Asad Afzal

Creative Director : Ana Lavekau

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CANDID

by Foa’i

by Olivia Olivia Foa’i O And now I've just released my debut album "Candid" and I'm very excited to share it with the world.

How long have you been singing? Professionally, I started singing on stage with Te Vaka at age 13.

What is your new album called? It's called " Candid" because it's honest, it's me with all my mixed musical influences and it encapsulates the thoughts and feelings which are most important to me at this moment in time.

How have you progressed as a Solo Artist after the Movie 'Moana'? I'm working on it! It's definitely very early stages for me, having only just released my first ever solo album, but I'm having fun and I'm very excited for the future.

Miss Olivia Foa’i Singer|Artist|Choreographer|Dancer|Song Write|Model

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ith all her music tours accompanying her parents around the globe as one of the lead singers to the famous award winning band Te Vaka, one must ask the question as to what’s next for our Singer/Artist/Dancer/Choreographer/Song Writer/Model Miss Olivia Foa’i. I am happy to share her journey with you as she is featured on our first issue of the LPFW Runway Magazine Cover. Let’s find out more from Olivia and hear about her first solo album ‘CANDID’.

Can you share your musical journey with our Pacific audience?

My musical journey started when I was 2 years old. My parents Opetaia and Julie Foa'i were touring their band "Te Vaka" around Europe and had taken my siblings and I with them. I was enchanted by the show so I snuck on stage and started dancing.

From there it was hard to keep me off. I got my first proper choreographed dance routine in the show at age 6, then started singing in the band as well when I was 13. I guess the next milestone in my career was singing in Disney's "Moana" movie. I'm the first voice you hear in the film, over the opening animation ("Tulou Tagaloa"). And you can find my voice in some other tracks too like "Logo Te Pate" and "Know Who You Are", all songs written by my dad, Opetaia Foa'i. I've been writing my own songs forever, but it wasn't until last year that I released my first 2 original singles as a solo artist: An R&B track "City Got Your Name on it" and a Pop bilingual Tokelauan-English track, "My Way ft. Matatia Foa'i".

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Are you still singing with TEVAKA? Yes, Te Vaka is my family, I toured with the band just last July. Although we're not touring as regularly as we used to, I'll always be there when they call.

Will you be touring Europe any time in the near future? Not that is planned yet! But I really hope to put a show on the road soon as possible.

Do you choreograph all your dance routines? Yes, everything 'Contemporary Polynesian' style I perform in my dance videos or music videos, I choreograph. When I do other more main stream styles (like hip hop) - I usually have help.

Who is your fav. Pacific Fashion Designer? Failepou of Lepou designs is one of my favourite designers to work with. She is crazy skilful, so dedicated and has made some amazing outfits for me from the Moana Premiere in Hollywood, to the NZ Music Awards, to the Lakalaka music video - she's amazing.

How can we purchase a copy of your new album? It's available in digital form only, so all of the main streaming/download platforms: Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes etc.

What are your social media handles?

Insta @oliviafoai Facebook @oliviafoai

Designer @Jessica Vergel Model @Halimat Ajodi Creative Director @ Ana Lavekau MUA @ Huma Tahir Hair @ Sonia Edwards Venue @Royal Horse Guards Hotel,

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Designer @Forkleaf Photographer @Tim Copsey Creative Director @Ana Lavekau Model @Hollie Onslow-Cole MUA @Alice Tasker Venue @Exhibition Hall, Australia House, The Strand, London.

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Designer @Forkleaf Model @Kiane Ashman-Swaby

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

MUA @Alice Tasker Venue @Exhibition Hall, Australia House, The Strand, London.

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Australia Born Artist Tania Wursig

Artist @Tania Wursig at her Sydney Studio

Artist @Tania Wursig

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elebrating life and culture with an exotic flavour and flamboyant colour palette. Australian born artist Tania Wursig is of European Heritage and based in both Sydney and Tahiti.

Meet Tania, a figurative painter and her work is predominantly imbued with strong cultural influences that span from the Gypsy caves of Granada, as seen in earlier works, to the islands of Polynesia, specifically Tahiti.

artists work depicts the various aspects and aesthetics of culture which revolve around the expression of authentic traditions.

A graduate of Sydney College of the Arts, majoring in fashion and textile design, Wursig experiments with the textural possibilities of painting on collaged surfaces of textiles, Tahitian Pareu, coconut husk, postcards and various ephemera collected on her travels. These grounds add narrative to the paintings connecting the subjects with culture and place.

A dominant theme in Wursig’s work is the expression of ‘tradition’ and connection with the land. Often depicting her subjects laden with elements of nature, flowers, and fruit or in lush fertile surrounds with their gaze fixed directly upon the viewer. ‘Reversing the gaze’, is a device this artist likes to use to empower her subjects and challenge the viewer.

Inspired by her exposure to the Tahitian people and their islands, this

“I am very passionate about ‘we’ as a human race reconnecting with our earth, Polynesian cultures still carry a strong presence of a connection with the land and their cultural traditions. This is what attracts me.” said Tania.

Can you introduce us to the theme of your latest exhibition? The exhibition is entitled ‘Endangered’ - the theme is an exploration of the survival of Tahitian/Polynesian culture.

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Trois Graces Tahitiennes Artist @Tania Wursig

Ame Dela Polynesia Artist @Tania Wursig

What inspired you to work towards this theme? Living in a world where the term 'Endangered' has sadly become all too familiar. Our habitat is endangered, the oceans are under threat and many species are facing extinction. We too as a species have become 'Endangered', not in numbers, but in our essence. I feel the greatest threat to humanity is loss of culture, tradition and our connection with the earth. Something that is still very present in the world's remaining indigenous cultures. It is perhaps this 'loss' of connection that has created the 'Endangered' world we live in today.

With this exhibition I have placed my focus on the Tahitian culture, people and a way of life that has long been under threat.

gallery as such, i have a studio which I open once a year or clients can visit by appointment. My studio is located in the busy inner west Sydney suburb of Rozelle, just 5 minutes from the city.

How many times do you run your workshops in a year? I run my art retreats ‘Painting in Paradise’ 2 - 3 times a year in April, July and September. These retreats are designed for people with a creative bent who want to experience Tahiti from a creative perspective. I welcome people from around the world, with skills ranging from absolute beginners to intermediate exploring the Tahitian islands of Bora Bora, Huahine, Mo’orea.

Tell us about your biggest commission at Bondi Beach and how it came about? This was not a commission. It is a project organised by the Bondi Beach council to give local artists exposure to an international audience. It is granted upon application and the murals are rotated every 6 months, however mine has now been up for 2 years, which is quite an honour.

Do you have any plans to run a workshop in Paris given the relationship between French Polynesia and France? I have been discussing plans with my travel partners to offer workshops in the South of France perhaps beginning in 2022.

Are you ready to start printing your work onto fabric and transforming that into a Fashion Collection? I have a background in Fashion and textiles and have in the past created small collections of fabrics using my artwork. However I am only 1 person and it is difficult to juggle the time to paint have regular exhibitions and conduct my art retreats as well as creating textiles. So I have placed that on the back burner for the moment.

“THESE RETREATS ARE DESIGNED WITH A BALANCE IN MIND. ENCOURAGEMENT OF CREATIVE THINKING, CULTURAL EXPLORATION, RELAXATION, AND REJUVENATION.” How often do you travel to Tahiti for your shows? I go to Tahiti 3 times a year, to gather inspiration for my paintings, conduct my art retreats, and open my annual exhibition. I have 1 exhibition per year at Galerie Winkler in the heart of Papeete during the months of September and October.

Where is your Arts gallery based in Australia? I do not have an art

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Designer @Jeanine Clarkin

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Model @ Bree Hutchieson MUA @Ateca Akwue Hair @Brenda Tukei

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Designer @Jeanine Clarkin

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Model @ Bree Hutchieson MUA @Ateca Akwue Hair @Brenda Tukei

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Designer @PoMahina

Photographer @T Moea Creugnet

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Models @Mitchell Webb-Leifi & Krislyn Sinclair MUA @Huma Tahir Hair@WAES Gemma Hector

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Designer @Fierce Fashion By RL

Photographer @Asad Afzal

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Model @ Krislyn Sinclair MUA @Huma Tahir Hair@WAES Gemma Hector

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Designer @Fierce Fashion By RL

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

MUA @Huma Tahir Hair@WAES Gemma Hector

Photographer @ Moea Creugnet Model @Nick Afoa

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Designer @Amataline

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Model @Takeinivula Jewel MUA @Laisa Tanumi Hair @WAES & Sonia Edwards

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Designer @Cecilia Patterson-Kiel

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Model @ Magda Swider MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @WAES Sonia Edwards Venue: Exhibition Hall, Australia House, The Stand, London.

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Designer @Cecilia Patterson-Kiel

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Models @Fili Tapa & Magda Swider MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @WAES Sonia Edwards

Venue: Exhibition Hall, Australia House, The Strand, London.

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Designer @Vina Couture Photographer @Tim Copsey Creative Director @Ana Lavekau Model @Jewel Harris MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @Sonia Edwards Venue: Royal Horse Guards Hotel, Whitehall, London.

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Designer @Fierce Fashion By RL Model @ Hollie Onslo-Cole Photographer

@karlton Chambers MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @WAES Gemma Hector

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Australian Artist Artist Tania Tania Wursig Wursig Australian Australian Artist Tania Wursig

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Designer @VARU

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Model @Roberta Suka MUA @Laisa Tanumi Hair @Chris Nevin

Venue: Exhibition Hall, Australia House, The Strand, London.

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Designer @Exclusive ByOffDaRock

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Model @Halimat Tomi Ajadi MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @Sonia Edwards

Venue: Exhibition Hall, Australia House, The Strand, London.

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Designer @AA Tribal

Photographer @Tim Copsey

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Model @Katrina Igglesdon MUA @Laisa Tanumi Hair @Chris Nevin Venue: Exhibition Hall, Australia House, The Strand, London.

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OPENING SPEECH BY HER EXCELLENCY KUNDU LONDON PAPUA NEW GUINEA HIGH COMMISSIONER MS WINNIE A KIAP For all those events and those I have not mentioned, the fashion industry turns out millions of high fashion dresses, shoes, handbags, hats, morning suits, top hats, cravats, each year, not mentioning normal wear, evening wear, business wear, sports wear and others. Just imagine the production and value chains.

Production of individual parts or materials for clothes, shoes, bags, top hats, beginning with cotton, silk and cattle farmers and factories weaving these into fabrics, and hides into leather, then the making of clothing and shoes and hats from these items then the transportation, then the sale from stores. All component parts are made in different countries. Cotton and silk may be made in

Egypt, China and America, needles from another country, soles of shoes from another, leather from elsewhere, fabric from diverse sources, crocodile skin for handbags from Africa. Ships that move the material from and to markets, factories where people are making the garments, hand bags and shoes etc. and value Photographer@Picture Capital KUND LONDON Her Excellency, Ms Winnie A Kiap at the opening the Oceania Collection of London Pacific Fashion Week Season 20 hosted at the Meston Suite, The Royal Horse Guards Hotel, Whitehall, London.

chains.

There is a huge input of human and financial capital into At this juncture we pay our respects to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas which has been devastated

by Hurricane Dorian. We know only too well what cyclones can do. And while cyclones are not new to us, the frequency of their occurrences is increasing as a

I want to thank the organiser of the London Pacific Fashion Week, Ms Ana result of climate warming, according to scientists.

Lavekau for inviting me to give this speech. It is an honour for me to do so.

Our theme is Climate Change in the Pacific.

If we can visualise the architecture of this industry, I think we will be blown away by its intricate parts, webs connecting all parts, with the customer wearing the

creation in the middle of the web. We can also imagine the industry’s contribuBut before I say something about that important issue I would like to repeat tion to national economies at every point of the production some of my remarks during the opening of last year’s show.

The Pacific London Fashion Week in the margins of the London Fashion Week.

This is its ninth year and the number of participating designers and countries are increasing each year. So that is success considering the tyranny of distance and considering that for some of the designers here, the fashion industry is still in its infancy.

Our theme is centred on ‘Climate Change in the Pacific’. Climate

change is a security issue because it is an immediate threat to the survival of Pacific peoples and states. Most countries represented by the fashion designers are small and are vulnerable to climate change as well as to ocean destruction.

There is a psychological aspect to fashion. I am sure fashion designers know how fashion can have power over our health and self-worth and for that matter, productivity at the workplace. When you know you are “well dressed” (in context), you are steady and the day is pleasant. If you know or see or feel that you are not, you can be crushed for the whole day and even the day after. And I am The London Fashion Week probably wraps up the London Season. In a sense, speaking here about those who dress according to dress codes and can afford to the London season which begins with the Queen’s garden parties in May in Lon- be so dressed. Especially in a city like London which is one of the world’s fashion don and June in Edinburgh, then the Ascot for three months or so, then Wimble- capitals and especially but not exclusively if you are a woman. Other than skills, don, and now the Fashion week, are underpinned by fashion. Between three and experience and other resources, self-confidence can have an impact on producfour thousand people attend the Queen’s garden parties each day for almost a tivity and performance. month, and for the Royal Ascot week alone, an average of 7,000 people each day are watching the horses dash to the finishing line. Thousands attend the Queen’s birthday parade mid-June nearby at the Horse Guards Parade, throw in

So the fashion designers’ power of persuasion should not be underestimated, for the economy and for productivity at the workplace.

movie premiers at Leicester Square, and the scale of the season is really quit awesome.

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I join Ms Ana Lavekau in welcoming the OPENING SPEECH BY Pacific fashion designers from Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, NZ, HER EXCELLENCY KUNDU LONDON PNG, and Tonga. You are clearly at the top of your craft and have great courage to take on London. It is that drive and curiosity to explore the unknown, to test PAPUA NEW GUINEA HIGH COMMISSIONER ideas to improve, to create, to take risks, that lead to innovation and this is the MS WINNIE A KIAP age of innovation. So I salute you all and wish you all the very best this evening.

I also salute Ana Lavekau who conceptualised the possibility of bringing creative artists from the Pacific and establishing the Pacific London Fashion Week in the margins of the London Fashion Week.

This is its ninth year and the number of participating designers and countries are increasing each year. So that is success considering the tyranny of distance and considering that for some of the designers here, the fashion industry is still in its infancy.

For all those events and those I have not mentioned, the fashion industry turns

Our theme is centred on ‘Climate Change in the Pacific’. Climate change is a security issue because it is an immediate threat to the survival of Pacific peoples and states. Most countries represented by the fashion designers are small and are vulnerable to climate change as well as to ocean destruction.

Egypt, China and America, needles from another country, soles of shoes from

At this junctureHer weExcellency, pay our respects toAthe Commonwealth of The KUND LONDON Ms Winnie Kiap at the opening the Oce-Bahamas which has been devastated

by Hurricane Dorian.20We know only too well ania Collection of London Pacific Fashion Week Season hosted at the what cyclones do.Horse And Guards while cyclones are notLondon. new to us, the frequency Suite, Thecan Royal Hotel, Whitehall, Meston

There is a huge input of human and financial capital into At this juncture we pay

Photographer@Picture Capital

out millions of high fashion dresses, shoes, handbags, hats, morning suits, top hats, cravats, each year, not mentioning normal wear, evening wear, business wear, sports wear and others. Just imagine the production and value chains.

Production of individual parts or materials for clothes, shoes, bags, top hats, beginning with cotton, silk and cattle farmers and factories weaving these into fabrics, and hides into leather, then the making of clothing and shoes and hats from these items then the transportation, then the sale from stores. All component parts are made in different countries. Cotton and silk may be made in another, leather from elsewhere, fabric from diverse sources, crocodile skin for handbags from Africa.ofShips that Pacific move the material from markets,with factoCEO/Founder London Fashion Week Msand AnatoLavekau her ries where people are makingPartner the garments, bags and shoes etc. and value Ratu Acahand Vulaidausiga chains.

As I listened to the speakers, I thought, these types of conversation taking

our respects the Commonwealth of mentioned The Bahamas which devastated place in big to countries such as I have those tohas takebeen place later this

month in New York, We will know pay dividend thewhat plightcyclones of vulnerable Hurricane Dorian. only tootowell can do.small And states while of their occurrences is increasing as a result of climate warming, according by whose predicament may not be of much importance to the bigger world. to scientists. cyclones are not new to us, the frequency of their occurrences is increasing as a Surely the statistics the scientists place before policy-makers will trigger IFor want thank the organiser of the Pacific Fashion are Week, Ms Ana of climate warming, scientists. emergency response for according the entiretoPlanet.

Surely a sense of moral responsius to in the Pacific it is not only thatLondon lives and livelihoods grossly dis- result turbed by but this economies destroyed and the Lavekau forclimatic inviting forces, me to give speech. Itare is an honour for me to island do so. states bility will be triggered in humans to act for themselves and their future as the allthe creatures that of share PlanetI think with we us. will It isbe anblown imperative especially, are in the continuous cycle of rebuilding economies and infra- Ifwell we as canfor visualise architecture this the industry, away structures, and national debts continue to mount. In Tuvalu last month and a moral responsibility for those of us alive now to make sure that the Our theme is Climate Change in the Pacific. by its intricate parts, webs connecting all parts, with the customer wearing the Planet is rescued. where Pacific leaders met, climate change eclipsed other issues of collective creation in the middle of the web. We can also imagine the industry’s contribuinterest and became a defining issue for relations in the region.

Thank you.

But before I say something about that important issue I would like to repeat tion to national economies at every point of the production On 23ofSeptember UN the willopening conveneofthe Change Summit in New some my remarksthe during lastClimate year’s show.

York. The day after that the Commonwealth will convene the Ministers Climate Change, Environment and Oceans meeting, also in New York. In the The Pacific London Fashion Week in the margins of the London Fashion Week.

Pacific itself, Ministers for Climate Change, Environment and Oceans met in This is its ninth year and the number of participating designers and countries are Apia last week where Ministers agreed their key priority areas to be Climate Change, Ocean Governance and Management, and Marine Pollution and increasing each year. So that is success considering the tyranny of distance and Seabed Mining. Ministers also talked about the urgency of global action on considering that for some of the designers here, the fashion industry is still in its climate change, which is increasing the burden of risk on the Pacific’s securi- infancy. Our theme is centred on ‘Climate Change in the Pacific’. Climate ty. And there it is – the activities of industrialised states disproportionately burdening oceanic states to the extent that countries will be submerged change is a security issue because it is an immediate threat to the survival of and people made homeless. This has already begun. Especially in PNG. So Pacific peoples and states. Most countries represented by the fashion designers the call is timely as while island states are required to build resilience and mitigation strategies, their efforts amount to nothing if large carbon emitters are small and are vulnerable to climate change as well as to ocean destruction. continue as normal causing continued melting of the icecap.

In July I co-chaired a high level discourse convened by the University of Southampton and InterAction Council. The InterAction Council is a nonprofit organisation of former presidents and prime ministers. The focus of discussion by policy think- tanks and scientists was on the health of planet Earth. So I want to extend the Pacific horizon to include the planet by reiterating some of the takeaways from that high level discussion because - no planet – no Pacific The London Fashioncountries.

Week probably wraps up the London Season. In a sense,

There is a psychological aspect to fashion. I am sure fashion designers know how

fashion can have power over our health and self-worth and for that matter, productivity at the workplace. When you know you are “well dressed” (in context), you are steady and the day is pleasant. If you know or see or feel that you are not, you can be crushed for the whole day and even the day after. And I am speaking here about those who dress according to dress codes and can afford to

the London season which begins with the garden parties in May in Lon- be so dressed. Especially in a city like London which is one of the world’s fashion Some of the statistics are alarming.

ForQueen’s example, the temperature currently stands oneindegree Celsius preindustrial levels. or. The ParisWimbleAgree- capitals and especially but not exclusively if you are a woman. Other than skills, don andatJune Edinburgh, thenabove the Ascot for three months so, then

ment calls for temperature increase to be below 20 C and not above 1.50 C. don, and now the Fashion week, are underpinned by fashion. Between three and experience and other resources, self-confidence can have an impact on producDuring that meeting that I co-chaired in July, a manifesto calling for emerfour thousand people attend The the Queen’s garden each temperature day for almostwill a tivity and performance. gency action was launched. manifesto statesparties that global rise to 3-4 by 2100, and to 3-10 by 2200.

Ocean warming month, and degrees for the Royal Ascot week alone,degrees an average of 7,000 people each

will rise further. The manifesto says and I quote: “we stand at a critical junc- So the fashion designers’ power of persuasion should not be underestimated, for day watching horses dashWe to the line. Thousands the ture are in the historythe of our Planet. are finishing at the crossroads to our attend very existthe economy and for productivity at the workplace. ence, as birthday well as that of the majority of life Earth, having already seen Queen’s parade mid-June nearby at on thethis Horse Guards Parade, throw in an estimated 60% decline in our mammals, birds, fish and reptiles since 1970,

movie premiers at Leicester Square, the scale of at therisk season is really over quit with further estimates for nearly oneand million species of extinction

the coming decades...” awesome.

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Designer @PNGianKala Photographer @Tim Copsey

Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Model @ Blue Ekhaletruo MUA @Laisa Tanumi Hair @Sonia Edwards

Venue: Exhibition Hall, Australia House, The Strand, London.

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Designer @JWFiji @Chima Okafor Creative Director @Ana Lavekau Model @Airin Arzoo MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @Sonia Edwards Venue: The Royal Horse Guards Hotels, Whitehall, London.

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Designer @Vina Couture

@Chima Okafor Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

Model @Crystal Khan MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @Sonia Edwards Venue: The Royal Horse Guards Hotels, Whitehall, London.

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‘WeaverDream’ Designed by Dorothy Stowers OPENING SPEECH BY HER EXCELLENCY KUNDU LONDON PAPUA NEW GUINEA HIGH COMMISSIONER MS WINNIE A KIAP For all those events and those I have not mentioned, the fashion industry turns out millions of high fashion dresses, shoes, handbags, hats, morning suits, top hats, cravats, each year, not mentioning normal wear, evening wear, business wear, sports wear and others. Just imagine the production and value chains.

Production of individual parts or materials for clothes, shoes, bags, top hats, beginning with cotton, silk and cattle farmers and factories weaving these into fabrics, and hides into leather, then the making of clothing and shoes and hats from these items then the transportation, then the sale from stores. All component parts are made in different countries. Cotton and silk may be made in

Egypt, China and America, needles from another country, soles of shoes from another, leather from elsewhere, fabric from diverse sources, crocodile skin for handbags from Africa. Ships that move the material from and to markets, factories where people are making the garments, hand bags and shoes etc. and value Photographer@Picture Capital KUND LONDON Her Excellency, Ms Winnie A Kiap at the opening the Oceania Collection of London Pacific Fashion Week Season 20 hosted at the Horse Whitehall, for London.

Meston Suite, The Royal reams doGuards come Hotel, true especially someone as talented

D

and gifted as Dorothy Stowers. What started as an invitation to feature as the only New Zealand Fashion Designer forof Season 20 of the London Pacific Fashion I want to thank the organiser the London Pacific Fashion Week, Ms Ana Week in September has now turned into a global Lavekau for invitinginternational me to give thisbrand speech.

It is an honour for me to do so. for WeaverDream.

Our theme is Climate Changeback in the Looking atPacific.

Dorothy’s dream journey to London to

launch her Fashion Brand; I want to congratulate her on a her successful launch ontoI our Pacific platform.

Let’s hear more fromlike Dorothy as But before say Global something about that important issue I would to repeat she weaves us into her LPFW dream launch. some of my remarks during the opening of last year’s show.

How was your journey to the London Pacific Fashion Week? Talk us through your itinerary? There was lots of hard work involved preparing the extended collection over the last few months, and just before we left, we had whanau (family) come over to bless the collection and our travels giving thanks to our Atua (Gods) Tipuna (ancestors). We flew Air NZ on the 7th September to Los Angeles knowing we had a 13hour flight with a four hour stopover in LAX and 10 hour flight to the UK arriving on Sunday 8th September. This gave us a few days to acclimatise and stretch the legs with some important sightseeing before the days building up to the LPFW events. Our first time to in the UK and we were going to make the most of it. We were able to enjoy the main tourist attractions The London Fashion Week probablylike wraps up the London Season. In a sense, Buckingham Palace, the New Zealand the London season which begins with the Queen’s garden parties in May in LonMemorial in Hyde Park, Westminster, London name few.months Viewing builddon andBridge, June in Borough Edinburgh,Markets then theto Ascot for athree or historic so, then Wimbleings architecture, experiencing the food, pubs, Between trains, cabs, don,and and great now the Fashion week, are underpinned by fashion. three and taking in moments to be present and enjoy the vibe in London were vital four to ourthousand journey.people attend the Queen’s garden parties each day for almost a

chains.

There is a huge input of human and financial capital into At this juncture we pay our respects to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas which has been devastated

Lots of workDorian. behindWe theknow scenes totoo set well up your anddo. outfits, fitby Hurricane only whatcollection cyclones can And while tings with your models and explaining to each model about the tradition

cyclones are the not korowai, new to us,the thestory frequency of their is increasing of wearing behind eachoccurrences piece so they can haveas aa

connection with the piece they wear and also let them get a sense of the result of climate warming, according to scientists. wairua (spirit) we traditionally feel.

If we can visualise the architecture of this industry, I think we will be blown away

How many of your team represented your BRAND in London? My

by its intricate parts, webs all parts, the customer the husband Steven and sonsconnecting Kurt and Ryan are with an integral part ofwearing my busi-

ness supporting me in my eldest son Kurt was not creation in the middle of everything the web. WeI do, can though also imagine the industry’s contribu-

able to come along on this trip. He still plays apart in the music playlist for

tion national economies every pointhis of voice the production the to show.

At the start of at the playlist leads by saying a Kakakia

(prayer in Te Reo Maori). I am truly blessed to

have as the theLondon main Fashion Week.

The Pacific London Fashion Week in our the whanau margins of WeaveRdream Team.

This is its ninth year and the number of participating designers and countries are increasing each year. So that isWhat successdid considering the tyranny of one-week distance and you learn from your into LFW? CEO Ana was isrelentless considering that for some of thejourney designers here, the fashion industry still in its infancy.

in creating media opportunities in highlight-

Our theme is centred ‘Climate in the Pacific’. ingon the FashionChange designers in the show Climate and the change is a security issue because it is an immediate threat the MUA survival professionalism from the Hairtoand art-of

ists, the high calibre ofby models as experience Pacific peoples and states. Most countries represented the fashion designers shone through was outstanding and a joy to

are small and are vulnerable to climate changealongside as well as to ocean destruction. have worked them.

WeaveRdream

and her team we took it in our stride to go

with the flow, abledesigners to improvise and There is a psychological aspect to fashion.

I amwe surewere fashion know how absorb the atmosphere and enjoy ourselves.

fashion can have power over our health and self-worth and for that matter, productivity at the workplace. When youshow knowmeet you are “well dressed” (inexpecconDid the your BRANDING tations?

Yes,If we text), you are steady and the day is pleasant. youwere know able or seetoorachieve feel thatexyou

reinforcement theday WeaveRdream are not, you can be crushed forcellent the whole day and evenofthe after. And I am

brand in a new hemisphere and establish contacts to add to our ever-increasing netbe so dressed. Especially in a city like London which is one of continues the world’s as fashion work.

The ongoing interest pocapitals and especially but for not bespoke exclusivelycreations. if you are a woman. Other than skills, tential clients reach out speaking here about those who dress according to dress codes and can afford to

experience and other resources, self-confidence can have an impact on produc-

How did the London audience take towards your new collection? The London audience were receptive to my collection with enthusiasm and month, and for the Royal Ascot week alone, an average of 7,000 people each the energy and vocal levels grew as the event went on. There was some So the fashion designers’ power of persuasion should not be underestimated, for Grateful for CEO Ana for arranging the London based Kapa Haka group day are watching the horses dash to the finishing line. Thousands attend the excellent feedback from audience members after the event as we showNgati Rarana where they performed a Powhiri (A Maori welcoming cerethe economy and for productivity at the workplace.

Queen’s parade mid-June nearby at the Guards Parade, throw in cased up close and personal in the suite. mony) onbirthday the night at New Zealand House forHorse WeaveRdream and Hawaiian fashion designer Kanoelani and and team from Designs.

It was movie premiers at Leicester Square, the scalePoMahina of the season is really quit What is your message to our young designers? If you have a dream, humbling to have experienced and to confirm how excited I was to be awesome. showcasing my collection showing my love for the weaving tradition and then make it a reality and commit to it. Have the courage to embrace the culture. Full on day at the Media Launch meeting and greeting all the fear and to believe you can achieve. Slowly build the blocks of your dream other Fashion Designers and Creative teams involved, models, MUA and so you can enjoy the achievements and learn from the disappointments hair stylists, photographers and confirming for me the common theme we to make those foundations strong so that no-one can knock you off. Take all shared was our passion and pride for our culture and to contribute in the leap of Faith. keeping their traditions relevant now and the future of fashion with the campaign like LPFW. “Whakatauki Maori proverb - Ahakoa he iti he pounamu. Although it is small it is a treasure.”

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tivity and performance.

Photographer @Asad Afzal Model @ Anna Tiueti

Photographer @Asad Afzal Model @ To Beranamo

Photographer @Aidan CK Model @ Magda Swider

Photographer @Tim Copsey Model @ Rosemary Lloyd

Model @ Airin Arzoo

Model @ Hollie Onslow-Cole

Photographer @Kim Murali

Photographer @Tim Copsey

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New Zealand Zealand Deputy DeputyHigh HighCommissioner CommissionerLondon London New

Mr David David Evans Evans opens opensLPFW LPFWMedia MediaLaunch Launch Mr Malo ee lelei, lelei, Malo Malō soifua, soifua, Malō Talofa lava, lava, Talofa Ki(a) orana orana tatou tatou katoa, katoa, Ki(a) Taloha ni, ni, Taloha Faka alofa alofa lahi lahi atu, atu, Hafa Adai, Adai, Aloha kākou, kākou, Bula vinaka, vinaka, mihi nui nui ki ki aa koutou, koutou,tēnā tēnā Ngā mihi koutou, tēnā tēnā koutou, koutou,tēnā tēnākoutou koutou koutou, katoa Good afternoon afternoon and andaavery verywarm warm welcome welcome to to New New Zealand ZealandHouse.

House.

I’m David David Evans, Evans, Deputy DeputyHigh High Commissioner, Commissioner, and andit’s it’saagreat great pleasure to welcome back pleasure to welcome backLondon London Pacific Pacific Fashion Fashion Week, Week,and andtotohost host this this media media event event here heretoday. today.

Firstly, Firstly, can can II acknowledge acknowledgeand and congratulate congratulate Ana Ana Lavekau, Lavekau,for forthe the incredible effort and work she has incredible effort and work she has put into organizing these weeks. put into organizing these weeks.

Obviously events like don’t Obviously events likethese these happen by themselves and aadon’t lot happen by themselves and lot of people have assisted and of people and helped out.have But assisted Ana is the driving helped out.

But Ana the driving force and without her itiswouldn’t force and it wouldn’t happen. I would like to thank her for that and forwithout shiningher a light on the happen. would likeabundance to thank her foruniqueness that and forofshining a light onand the Pacific - Iand on the and the flair, talent, Pacific and on the abundance and uniqueness of the flair, talent, and creativity in our region - which is evident here today. creativity in our region - which is evident here today.

And in that regard can I acknowledge the fashion designers, here from And in that regard can Iand acknowledge theyou fashion designers, herecollecfrom throughout the Pacific, congratulate on your magnificent throughout Pacific, and congratulate you on magnificent collections. Newthe Zealand House never looks quite as your colorful, and vibrant, as tions.

Zealand House never looksweek. quite as colorful, and vibrant, as it doesNew during London Pacific Fashion it does during London Pacific Fashion week.

And just in closing, can I express deepest sympathy and condolences to And justand in closing, canof I express deepest sympathy condolences Tonga the people Tonga for the recent passingand of Prime Ministerto Tonga the people of Tonga forbest the wishes recent are passing of Prime ‘Akilisiand Pōhiva.

Our thoughts and with you at thisMinister time, and I’m sure the Prime Minister been thetime, ‘Akilisi Pōhiva.

Our thoughts andwould best have wishes arevery withproud you atofthis Tongan representation at the London Fashion and I’m sure the Prime Minister wouldPacific have been veryWeek. proud of the Tongan representation at the London Pacific Fashion Week.

I wish everyone here all the very best for the week ahead. Nō reira, tēnā tēnā koutou, tēnā katoa.

I koutou, wish everyone here all thekoutou very best for the week ahead. Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

New Deputy High Commissioner, KUNDU London NewZealand Zealand Deputy High Commissioner, KUNDU London & &Master ofof Ceremony Mr Mr Richard Wyeth Master Ceremony Richard Wyeth

Tonga High Commissioner London Hon.Fanetupouvava’u Tu’ivakano Tonga High Commissioner London Hon.Fanetupouvava’u Tu’ivakano With Ms Agnes Barker with the First Secretary Mr Viliame With Ms Agnes Barker with the First Secretary Mr Viliame

LONDON PACIFIC FASHION WEEK SEASON 20 DESIGNERS/MODELS/CREATIVES HOSTED AT NEW ZEALAND HOUSE

LONDON PACIFIC FASHION WEEKOPENNED SEASON BY 20 THE DESIGNERS/MODELS/CREATIVES AT EVANS NEW ZEALAND HOUSE PENTHOUSE SUITE DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSIONER HOSTED MR DAVID PENTHOUSE SUITE OPENNED

BY THE DEPUTY HIGHLILLY COMMISSIONER MR DAVID EVANS PHOTOGRAPHER @STEVE

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PHOTOGRAPHER @STEVE LILLY

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Designer @ Fierce Fashion By RL Left: @ Hollie, Berta Laumoli (Designer), Mr David Evans (New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner London, Tausala, Alani and Stallone Nua. Venue@Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London

Designer @Guma Guma’ Ge’la-Guahan Left: @ Blue, Clay, Jessica Vergel,(Designer), Mr David Evans (New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner London, Roberta Suka, Janet Laca. Venue@Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London Missing: Designers @Roquin Siogco & RoldyAugeuro Ablao

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Designer @ WeaverDream Left: @ Katrina, Mr David Evans New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner London, Designer @Dorothy Stowers, Crystal, Airin Venue@Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London

Designer @ Kenny’s Collection Left: @ Michael, Kenny Ng (Designer), Rosemary, Mr David Evans (New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner London, Takeinivula & Gavin Venue@Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London

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Designer @ PoMahina Designs Left: @ Mitchell, Kanoelani Davis(Designer), Mr David Evans (New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner London, Model @ Krislyn. Venue@Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London

Designer @ ITATIE Left @ Kiane, Diana Wilkins (Designer), Lauryn, Mr David Evans (New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner London, Model @Halimat Venue@Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London

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Designer @FierceFashionByRL @ Alani & Stallone Photographer @ Steve Lilly Venue@Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London

Designer @ U’anga Left: @ Hanalee (Designer)Natasha Bailey, Sheryl Jones (Executive Officer New Zealand High Commission London) Venue @Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London

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Fashion Photographer Tim Copsey Where do you see Pacific Fashion growth in the next five years?

I think all fashion will need to have very strong and genuine credibility in terms of sustainability and being planet friendly. If consumers habits start to move slowly from consuming fast fashion to paying more for something that will be a classic piece in their wardrobe, then I think the emphasis will be on strong design and quality that's built to last. From what i have seen of Pacific fashion designers have an opportunity to excel in those aspects.

What advice would you give to young budding photographer?

Any photographer the key skill is to develop your eye. If you shoot, shoot then shoot some more, you will start to notice more details, shape, light, shade, colour, tone etc in the world around you. If you want to improve as a fashion photographer learn to prioritize the subject, light, composition, the dynamic energy between you and the model wearing the fashion. These things are far more important than the camera equipment.

Who is your fav. Pacific designer? I am not able to choose a favourite Pacific designer as I like different aspects of different designers work. I do always admire most the ones that fully seize the opportunities that LPFW provides to showcase their clothes.

Who is your fav. Pacific Model? I don't have favourite Pacific models as LPFW always has models that show the clothes well. With regard to all models the ones that I enjoy photographing the most are the ones that give that extra x factor when posing or on the runway of a show or photography.

T

Fashion Photographer Tim Copsey

ime and time again; you get introduced to a Fashion Photographer who completely understands your journey and vision. I met Tim Copsey in 2015 as I was preparing to produce my First LPFW Collective. I couldn’t contain my excitement as I was pleased to hear that Tim wanted to capture some backstage shots of our collective show featuring 5 LPFW designers. Shona Tawhiao, Jeanine Clarkin, Louina Fifita were my three New Zealand Fashion Designers that were part of the collective including Missing Polynesia from Hawaii.

Fast forward to 2019 and needless to say; Tim and I have been collaborating since. I dedicate my first LPFW Runway Magazine issue to some of his amazing work from the many LPFW shows we have worked on. Let us find out more about Tim’s LPFW journey.

Can you please introduce yourself to our Pacific Fashion audience?

I am a fashion photographer who generally operates in London.

When did you first start working with LPFW? I first started working with LPFW in Sept 2015 when Ana reached out to me. Little did I know that it would be the beginning of such a long and fruitful relationship.

When you see what Ana has done to put Pacific fashion on the London map, you are filled with admiration.

What is your fav. show? I really can not pick out one particular collection or show as a favourite, however I will say this...the venues for the shows always have something of interest about them. As a photographer this often gives me an opportunity to capture models showing off the clothes to good effect in great surroundings.

What do you think of Pacific fashion? Well before LPFW I was not very aware of Pacific fashion or even the geography of that part of the world.

That has changed over time after taking hundreds of photos at LPFW and at editorial shoots for LPFW. I like the way so many of the designers incorporate the heritage of their people in the fabrics and design of the clothes. I like the variety of styles from very artistic ethnic couture pieces to ready to wear type fashion.

How many of your work have been published? I honestly stopped keeping count some years back. It is always a thrill for me to see my work in publications, be that print or online. Being a working fashion photographer my time is split between producing images for different clients then when time/opportunity permits its is good to shoot an editorial for a magazine.

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@Tim Copsey

Venue: Southbank, London

Designer @ PNGianKala Model @ Gavin Francis Photographer Creative Director @Ana Lavekau

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Model - Tausala

Model - Tausala

What is your fav. Show? I got to say my favourite shows had to be

What is and your fav. Show?

I gotcarried to saysomy favourite to be Hawaii Samoa’s.

They both much energy shows that thehad crowd Hawaii andreacting.

Samoa’s. They both carried so much energy that the crowd was even was even reacting.

What do you think of Pacific Fashion? Pacific fashion for me is more

than just a design, story. ItFashion? is culture, aPacific different way offor living, What do you thinkit’s ofaPacific fashion meitisismore ancestry the creation of how have become The way Pacific.

The LPFW than just aand design, it’s a story.

It iswe culture, a different of living, it is helped me understand the we beauty theThe art of design, and ancestry anddeeply the creation of how havebehind become Pacific.

The LPFW bring me tounderstand home. helped mecloser deeply the beauty behind the art of design, and bring me closer to home.

How may of your work have been published? I just recently got my first publishing. Absolutely proud to say I am featured in the London

How may of your work have been published? I just recently got my Runway Magazine issue 43, page 72. first publishing. Absolutely proud to say I am featured in the London Runway 43,Fashion page 72.growth in the next Five years?

Where Magazine do you seeissue Pacific The Pacific has become so strong. It is more recognized, more represent-

Where doinvolved you seeinPacific Fashion growth in the next Five years? ed, more activities like entertainment, sports and music.

In The hasyears become so strong.

It is more recognized, more representthePacific next five I see the Pacific Fashion spreading worldwide, spreaded, in activities like entertainment, sports and music. In ingmore goodinvolved energy, love and peace. the next five years I see the Pacific Fashion spreading worldwide, spreading good energy, andDesigner? peace. Picking a favourite Pacific deWho is your fav.love Pacific signer is tough. If I have to choose one, PoMahina designs is possibly my

favourite because it is casual wear withPicking the expression of culture.

Plus, I Who is your fav. Pacific Designer? a favourite Pacific debought a pair ofIfleggings they are comfortable. signer is tough.

I have toand choose one,soPoMahina designs is possibly my favourite because it is casual wear with the expression of culture. Plus, I Who isayour Pacific Model? my favourite pacific modbought pair fav. of leggings and theyCurrently are so comfortable. el is beautiful Alani (ig: daughterofoceania), I met her at the media

launch for LPFW, American Samoa.

She is also afakasi andmodWho is your fav. representing Pacific Model?

Currently my favourite pacific holds so much energy. She has been extremely supportive and welcomeling is beautiful Alani (ig: daughterofoceania), I met her at the media to the industry launch for LPFW, representing American Samoa. She is also afakasi and holds so much energy.

She has been extremely supportive welcomModelling Advice?

Modelling advice: Always have fun, letand loose and ing to the industry pose, snap, pose.

Modelling Advice? Modelling advice: Always have fun, let loose and pose, snap, pose.

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Photographer @AsadAfzal MUA@Clay Aflleje Designer@FierceFashionBYRL Hair@WAES

When did you start working with LPFW? I just recently started

When did you startbeginning workingJuly with LPFW? I just out, recently started working with LPFW, 2019.

I reached applied, got working with beginning I reached out, applied, of got accepted andLPFW, officially walked inJuly my2019. first fashion show September accepted and yet officially walked inexperience. my first fashion show September of 2019. A fast extraordinary 2019. A fast yet extraordinary experience.

Photographer @AsadAfzal MUA@Clay Aflleje Designer@FierceFashionBYRL Hair@WAES

MUA@Huma Tahir Hair@WAES

Photographer @Steve Lilly Designer@Fierce Fashion By RL Photographer @Steve Lilly Designer@Fierce Fashion By RL MUA@Huma Tahir Hair@WAES

Canyou youplease please introduce introduce yourself Audience?

Can yourselfto toour ourPacific PacificFashion Fashion Audience?

HelloPacific PacificFashion, Fashion, II am am Tausala ofof age, born andand Hello TausalaGates, Gates,I Iam am2525years years age, born raisedon onthe theIsland Island of of American American Samoa reside here in Colraised Samoabut butcurrently currently reside here in Colorado. orado.

Model - Mitchell

Model - Mitchell

Modelling advice? Probably my biggest tip is to be confident but be yourself. The sad reality is too many models feel or try to uphold and Modelling advice? Probably my biggest tip is to be confident but be image that notreality truly is who are, and in the lose themselves.

So yourself.

Theissad toothey many models feel orend try to uphold and be confident, betruly yourself, and are, be kind of your ownSolook, image that is not who they and and in theaccepting end lose themselves. don’t try to be thatbe you aren’t, you are aof model for alook, reason, you be confident, besomeone yourself, and kind and accepting your own were try chosen the runway, or for a photoshoot for your look,you not . don’t to beinsomeone that you aren’t, you are a model for own a reason, Just remember yourunway, don’t have follow everything a own famous estabwere chosen in the or forto a photoshoot for your look,ornot . lished model has does.

If you take one thing away fromorthis remember Just remember youor don’t have to follow everything a famous estabthat normality boring, originality however, is where happens. lished model hasis or does. If you take one thing away fromthe thismagic remember that normality is boring, originality however, is where the magic happens.

Photographer Photographer@LondonPictureCapital @LondonPictureCapital please introduce yourself to our Pacific Fashion audience? My Can Can you you please introduce yourself to our Pacific Fashion audience? My name is Mitchell Kenneth Darcy Fesauai Webb-Leifi. I am 18 years of age. name is Mitchell Kenneth Darcyand Fesauai I amin18Sydney years of age.

I am of Samoan, aboriginal, FrenchWebb-Leifi. descent Based AustralI amiaof. Samoan, aboriginal, French descent Based in Sydney lifeAustralLife activities: Student,and athlete, model, university ambassador, ia . Life activities: Student, athlete, model, university ambassador, lifeguard, musician and a writer. guard, musician and a writer.

When did you first start working with LPFW? Only quite recently 2019 was

When first start working with LPFW? quite recently 2019direcwas mydid firstyou year working with LPFW and I lovedOnly every minute of it. The my first yearLavekau workingwas with LPFW and I loved every of it.

The director Ana absolutely outstanding.

Her minute work ethic comes sector Ana was absolutely outstanding.

Her work comes second Lavekau to one but also her kindness and compassion for ethic all people is simply She made first tripand to London amazing.

I am surelyishoping ond amazing. to one but also hermy kindness compassion for all people simplyto make She a return to my London soon. amazing. made first trip to London amazing. I am surely hoping to make a return to London soon.

Mitch pictured with his Mum (Leone Webb) Backstage

Mitch pictured with his Mum (Leone Webb) Backstage

What is your fav. show? All shows are amazing but if I had to pick, proba-

honesty the possibilities for pacific fashion in the coming years are limit-

less.doEven modern clothing we see pacific through Where younow see in Pacific Fashion growth in the nextinfluences five years?

With all whether it be in patterns or designs.

I expect thecoming sector to groware as limitnew honesty the possibilities for pacific fashion in the years release we their stunning I also believe less. designers Even noware in inspired modern to clothing see pacific products, influencesbut through that the pacific brands that are established will soon make the move onto whether it be in patterns or designs. I expect the sector to grow as new the global modern market. designers are inspired to release their stunning products, but I also believe that Who the pacific thatdesigner? are established will soon make move onto is yourbrands fav. Pacific This is quite difficult andthe frankly I don’t the global modern have one they allmarket. are amazing and bring totally different styles. For Exam-

Modelling for PoMahina Designs

acknowledges the traditions and culture of the pacific with new and in-

Whatventive do you thinkthat of Pacific fashion?

Absolutely love it, asaitunique combines styles allow for pieces to not only highlight senseand of style that isthe nottraditions seen in theand modern works butpacific also unravels theand deepinacknowledges culture of the with new connection pacific islanders share anda traditions. ventive styles that allow for pieces towith not their only culture highlight unique sense of style that is not seen in the modern works but also unravels the deep you see Pacific share Fashion growth the next fivetraditions. years? With all Where do connection pacific islanders with theirinculture and

Modelling for PoMahina Designs

International Fayee and the really a sense Whatblyis Pacific your fav. show? AllRunway. shows are amazing butteam if I had to bring pick, probaof professionalism but not to the pointand where feel uncomfortable. bly Pacific International Runway.

Fayee the you team really bring a sense Regardless whether youto have modelling for afeel while or your just a of professionalism but not thebee point where you uncomfortable. beginner, at PIR everyone is treated the same because ultimately in a Regardless whether you have bee modelling for a while or your just a runway show your only as strong as your weakest link. Finally the message beginner, at PIR everyone is treated the to same because ultimately a a that Fayee preaches really stands out me in the sense that PIR in is not runway show your as strong as your weakest link. Finally message show just for theonly pacific the beauty of PIR is its ability to bringthe individuals that of Fayee preaches reallyforstands out toshow me in the symbolises sense that the PIR love is not all races all colours one grand which fora showfashion just forthat thewe pacific the beauty of PIR is its ability to bring individuals all share. of all races all colours for one grand show which symbolises the love for fashion that share. do we youall think of Pacific fashion? Absolutely love it, as it combines and What

ple, I love the classiness of PoMahina designs from Hawaii, but also really

Whodig is your fav.wear Pacific designer?

This isdesigner quite difficult and franklycompany I don’t the hip of the Sydney based and his clothing haveBRANDON. one they all areis amazing andwhen bringI say totally Forgreat ExamThis what I mean thatdifferent there arestyles. so many ple, Inew loveand theinventive classiness of PoMahina from Hawaii, designers of the designs pacific that it would bebut too also hardreally to choose just one. dig the hip wear of the Sydney based designer and his clothing company BRANDON. This is what I mean when I say that there are so many great new and inventive designers of the pacific that it would be too hard to choose just one.

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Photographer @Tim Copsey Designer@PoMahina Creative Director @Ana Lavekau Model @Mitchell Webb-Leifi MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @WAES Venue @Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London.

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Photographer @Tim Copsey, Designer@Jessica Vergel Creative Director @Ana Lavekau Model@Blue Ekhaletruo MUA @Clay Aflleje Hair@WAES Gemma Hector Venue @Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London.

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Photographer @Tim Copsey Creative Director @Ana Lavekau MUA @Huma Tahir Designers @ Fierce Fashion By RL & AKANA Models @Rosemary & Polly

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Photographer @Tim Copsey, Designer @JWFiji Creative Director @Ana Lavekau MUA @Huma Tahir Models @Hollei & Takeinivula

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to show who we are and to have that sense of belonging by using th to show who we are that sense talents thatand we to arehave blessed with.’ of belonging by using the talents that we are blessed with.’

As in the Pacific itself where they invest in supporting many of the loc in the Pacific itself where they investof inand supporting many of the fashion shows, the Australian New Zealand governments to showAs who we are and to have that sense belonging by using the local financia fashion shows, theLPFW, Australian and Zealand governments financially support as part ofNew their investment in the creative enterprises. talents support that we are blessed with.’ as are part of their investment the creative to showLPFW, who we to have that belonging byenterprises. using the In take it in London, theand Australian andsense NewinofZealand High Commissions London, Australian and New Zealand High Commissions take it in talents the that we are blessed with.’ turns to host LPFW and provide funds to cover the costs of hiring a v turns to host LPFW and provide funds to cover the hiring As in the Pacific itself where they invest in supporting many ofofthe locala venueas her for the main show.

Lavekau describes thecosts High Commissions main show.

Lavekau the High Commissions as local her fashionfor shows, the Australian and describes New Zealand governments Asthe in the Pacific itself where they invest in supporting many financially of the ‘backbone’. fashionas shows, Australian and New governments financially support‘backbone’.

LPFW, part the of their investment inZealand the creative enterprises.

In support LPFW, as part of their investment in the creative enterprises.

London, the Australian and New Zealand High Commissions take itmoney in In being spen Most people are used to the idea of development London, the Australian and New Zealand High Commissions take it in turns toMost hostpeople LPFW and provide funds toofcover the costs of hiring aasvenue are used toprovide the idea development money being spent on desig and hospitals, even on changing ideas, such programs turnsshow. to roads host LPFW and funds toideas, cover the costs ofas hiring adesigned venue for the roads main Lavekau describes the High Commissions her and hospitals, even ondescribes changing such as programs the main show.equity.

Lavekau the High Commissions as her to address gender equity.

Some may question the use of to aid money tofor address gender Some may question the use of aid money ‘backbone’. ‘backbone’. support theindustries, creative industries, let alone fashion But the efflo support the creative let alone fashion events.

But events. the efflorescence of fashion shows in the region and beyond demonstrates th rescence of fashion shows in the region and beyond demonstrates that Most people used toand the idea of money being on Mostare people are used to the idea of development money beingspent spent on in the Pa fashion design isdevelopment one of the areas emerging areas for growth fashion and design is one of the emerging for growth in the Pacific. roads hospitals, even onat changing ideas, such asthis programs designed roads and hospitals, even on as programs designed And the conversations Iideas, had atsuch LPFW suggest that thisshallow ostensibly sha And theand conversations Ichanging had LPFW suggest that togender address gender equity.

Some maythe question use ofostensibly aid money to to address equity.

Some may question the the use of aid money to world isbut anything but for Pacific Islanders who are entering it in in world is anything for the Pacific Islanders who are entering it in insupport the creative industries, let alone fashion events.

But the efflosupportcreasing the creative industries, let alone fashion events.

But the and efflocreasing numbers.

Rather, the catwalk and world of fashion and desig numbers.

Rather, the catwalk and world of fashion design rescence of fashion shows in the region and beyond demonstrates that rescence of fashion shows inone the region beyond demonstrates that more generally awhich space inmake which to make more generally provides aprovides space inand to political and inclusive fashion and is of the emerging areas for growth thepolitical Pacific. and inclus fashionstatements and isdesign onewhat of the emerging areas for growth in in the Pacific. about what means to be an ostensibly indigenous Pacific about means toitbe an indigenous Pacific Islander to- Islander Anddesign the statements conversations Iithad at LPFW suggest that this shallow And theday. conversations I had at LPFW suggest thatwho thisare ostensibly world is day. anything but for the Pacific Islanders entering itshallow in in-

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world is anything but for the Pacific areofentering it indesign increasing numbers.

Rather, the Islanders catwalk andwho world fashion and creasing*CHamoru numbers.

Rather, the and world of fashion and more generally provides athe space in which to make political anddesign inclusive *CHamoru areitcatwalk indigenous people of Guam are the people of indigenous Guam statements about what means to betoan Pacific tomore generally provides aindigenous space in which make political andIslander inclusive day. statements about what it means to be an indigenous Pacific Islander today.

Dr. Ceridwen Sparks @LPFW Media Launch Panel Discussion

*CHamoru are the indigenous people of Guam

*CHamoru are the indigenous people of Guam

It is September in autumnal London London and I amand sitting onsitting the floor outside It is September in autumnal I am on the floor outside the liftsthe on the floortop of floor the New Zealand High Commission in Hay- in Haylifts top on the of the New Zealand High Commission market.market.

With me, are me, three CHamoru* designersdesigners and a make-up artist.

With are three CHamoru* and a make-up artist.

It is September in autumnal London and I am sitting Fashion onPacific the floor outside We’re talking about involvement in London Week We’re talkingtheir about their involvement in Pacific London Fashion Week the lifts on the top floor of the New Zealand High Commission in Hay(LPFW) (LPFW) for my research on Pacific fashion. the ‘Penthouse’ floor of floor of for my on Pacific Nearby, fashion.

Nearby, the ‘Penthouse’ market.

With me,research are three CHamoru* designers and a make-up artist. the ‘High Comm’ isLondon abuzz loud music, models, designers, ‘High Comm’ iswith abuzz with loudexcited music, excited models,Week designers, ember in the autumnal and I am sitting on the floor outside We’re talking about their involvement in London Pacific Fashion fashion photographers and diplomatic staff.

All of us are attending LPFW’s LPFW’s fashion photographers and diplomatic staff.

All of us are attending on media the toplaunch floor of the New Zealand High Commission in Hay(LPFW)and for my research onisPacific fashion.

Nearby, the ‘Penthouse’ floor of the ‘bula bar’ in full swing. media launch and the ‘bula in fullexcited swing.models, designers, the ‘High Comm’ is abuzz withbar’ loudismusic,

With me, are three CHamoru* designers and a make-up artist. fashion photographers diplomatic staff.Fashion All of us are attending LPFW’s lking about involvement inand London Pacific in Now itstheir ninth LPFW run byisFijian-born LondonWeek resident, Ana media launch and the is‘bula bar’ isrun in full swing. inon itsyear, ninth year, LPFW bydynamic Fijian-born London or Now my research Pacific fashion.

Nearby, the ‘Penthouse’ floorasofaresident, Lavekau.

One of the designers described the Lavekau ‘forceas aAna Lavekau.

One of the designers described the dynamic Lavekau ‘force h Comm’ is abuzz with loud music, excited models, designers, of nature’ and this is apt.

Having served in the British Armed Forces, Now in its ninth year,isLPFW isAll runof byus Fijian-born London resident, Ana of nature’ and this apt.

Having served in the British Armed Forces, photographers and diplomatic staff. are attending LPFW’s LavekauLavekau started the event as a charity fundraiser in 2012.

Since then it has Lavekau.

One of the designers described the dynamic Lavekau as a ‘force event as aserved charity fundraiser in places 2012.

Since unch and attracting thenature’ ‘bulastarted bar’ is the in full swing. grown, emerging and established designers from as farthen it has of and this is apt.

Having in the British Armed Forces, grown, attracting established designers from places as the Cook Islands, Papua New as Guinea, American Samoa, Tahiti and for Lavekau started theemerging event a and charity fundraiser in 2012.

Since then it has as far as the Cook Islands, Papuaand New Guinea,resident, AmericanAna Samoa, grown, attracting emerging established designers from placesTahiti as farand for the first time ever, ts ninth year, LPFW isGuam. run

by Fijian-born London the firstCook timeIslands, ever, Guam. as designers the Papuathe New Guinea, Lavekau American as Samoa, Tahiti and for . One of the described dynamic a ‘force firstRoquin time ever, Guam. e’ and this the is apt.

Having served the British Armed Forces, Jessica, Roldy, and Clayinare the first CHamoru at London Pacific Jessica, Roldy, Roquin and Clay are2012. the first CHamoru at London Pacific started the eventTogether as a charity in Since thenofitDifferhas Fashion Week. theyfundraiser formed Guma’ Ge’la (House Jessica, Roldy, Roquin and Clay are the as first CHamoru London Pacific Fashion Week.

Together they formed Guma’ Ge’laatas (House Differattracting emerging and established designers from places far of ence), described on their ‘GoFundMe’ page ‘an inclusive collective with Fashion Week.

Together they formed Guma’ Ge’la (House of Difference), described on their ‘GoFundMe’ page as ‘an inclusive collective with mission to cultivate innovate the CHamoru culture through interdisooka Islands, Papua Newand Guinea, American Samoa, Tahiti and for ence), described on their ‘GoFundMe’ page as ‘an inclusive collective withinterdismission to cultivateand and innovate the CHamoru culture through ciplinary artistic time ever,aaGuam. missionexpression.’ to cultivate innovate the CHamoru culture through interdisciplinary artistic expression.’ ciplinary artistic expression.’

As the four describe journey be here, at it isLondon apparent that their adRoldy, Roquin and Claytheir are the first to CHamoru Pacific As four their journey to here, be here, it is apparent thatadtheir adventure in the London isdescribe abouttheir much more than fashion.

Roldy Aguero Ablao, As the four journey to be it isDifferapparent that their Week. Together theydescribe formed Guma’ Ge’la (House of venture inLondon London about more fashion.

Roldy one ofon the designers, explains: venture in is is about much more thanthan fashion.

Roldywith AgueroAguero Ablao, Ablao, escribed their ‘GoFundMe’ page asmuch ‘an inclusive collective one of the the designers, explains: culture through interdisoneand designers, n to cultivate innovate theexplains: CHamoru ‘As artists, we ask how do we tell our own stories? What does CHamoruartistic expression.’

‘Aslike artists, we dodo we telltell our own stories?

What does CHamoruness look today?

That’s what we’ve allour been exploring together.

WeCHamoru‘As artists, weask askhow how we own stories?

What does ness look like That’s what we’ve exploring together.

We against thisjourney idea of to ‘authenticity’, like, isall it been CHamoru, does it look ness look liketoday? today?

That’s what we’ve all that been exploring together.

We ourfight describe their be here, it is apparent their adfight against this idea of ‘authenticity’, like, is it CHamoru, does it look it look CHamoru?

But then we’re like,of what is CHamoru?’ fight against this idea ‘authenticity’, like,Aguero is it CHamoru, does in London is about much more than fashion.

Roldy Ablao, CHamoru?

But then we’re like, what is CHamoru?’

CHamoru?

But then we’re like, what is CHamoru?’ he designers, explains: Roldy’s question gets togets the to heart of what participating in fashion means Roldy’s question the heart of what participating in fashion means

for the Roldy’s Pacific Islanders I gets haveIto spoken with of over theparticipating last twelve months, all allmeans question thespoken heart what inmonths, fashion for the Islanders have with over the last twelve ts, we ask how doPacific we tell our own What does CHamoruof whom cultural identity and belonging.

Together, over thethe for the Pacific Islanders I stories? have spoken with over theWe last twelve months, all ofemphasise whom emphasise cultural identity and belonging.

Together, over k like today?

That’s what we’ve all been exploring together. next fewof days, we collectively appreciate the weaving, shells, patterns and next few days, we collectively appreciate the weaving, shells, patterns over and the whom emphasise cultural identity and belonging.

Together, ainst this idea of ‘authenticity’, like, is it CHamoru, does it look colour of the Pacific evident in the designs on which they have worked so colour of days, the Pacific evident in the designs onthe which they have worked so next few we collectively appreciate weaving, shells, patterns and u? hard.

But then we’re like, what is CHamoru?’ hard. colour of the Pacific evident in the designs on which they have worked so hard.

Itclear is to also clear that of drawing on and remaking is important It is also that drawing on and remaking ‘tradition’ is important notnot question gets the heart what participating in ‘tradition’ fashion means for the designers but also forthe theirlast families communities.

As onlyIslanders forItonly the designers but also for their families and and communities.

As Pacific I have spoken with over twelve months, all is also clear that drawing on and remaking ‘tradition’ is important Mitchell Webb-Leifi, aand model of mixed Samoan, Indigenous Australian and not Mitchellonly Webb-Leifi, a model ofbut mixed Samoan, Indigenous Australian and m emphasise cultural identity belonging.

Together, over the for the designers also for their families and communities.

French descent says, his Dad raised him to be deeply connected to his As French descent says, his Dad raised him to be deeply connected to his days, we Mitchell collectively appreciate the weaving, shells, patterns and Webb-Leifi, model mixed Samoan, Indigenous Australian and Samoan culture and fora him ‘it’s of really important to always that’.

Samoan culture and him ‘it’s really important to always ownown that’. f the Pacific evident in for the designs on which they have worked so French descent says, his Dad raised him to beand deeply connected Similarly, Tasha, who grew up inCook the Cook Islands now lives in Lon- to his Similarly, Tasha, who grew up in the Islands and now lives in London, worked with her daughters andreally friends to create one-off collecSamoan and for him to always own that’. don, worked withculture her daughters and ‘it’s friends to important create her her one-off collectionU’anga, called U’anga, meaning SheIslands describes the shared Similarly, Tasha, who grew‘descendants’. up in theShe Cook and now lives in Lontion called meaning ‘descendants’. describes the shared en-enterprise as being about ‘passing on our culture and knowledge’. worked with her daughters and friends to create clear thatdon, drawing on and remaking ‘tradition’ isand important nother one-off collecterprise as being about ‘passing on our culture knowledge’. tion but called U’anga, meaning ‘descendants’.

She describes the shared enthe designers also for their families and communities.

As While emphasising connection with their Pacific origins, and culterprise as being about ‘passing on our culture andfamilies knowledge’.

Webb-Leifi, a model of mixed Samoan, Indigenous Australian and Whilesays, emphasising connection with their Pacific families culture, designers weave the traditional andorigins, contemporary inand their dedescent histhe Dad raised him to be deeply connected to his ture, thesigns. designers weave thegiving traditional and contemporary in their de-to They talk about things a ‘new twist’ or ‘spinning’ them culture and for him ‘it’s really important to always own that’.

While emphasising withdesigned theirorPacific families and culsigns. They talk aboutgarments givingconnection things a ‘new twist’ ‘spinning’ them toa global create hybrid and jewellery to be origins, distinctive in , Tasha, grew up in the Islands and lives in space Lon- in ture, the designers weave the traditional contemporary in their demarket.

Such remaking is also helping to now create a distinctive safe foraLGBTQI createwho hybrid garments andCook jewellery designed toand be global rked with her daughters and friends to create her one-off collecdesigners, allowing them to ‘bridge’ the gap between their sexual or genThey talk about a ‘new twist’ or ‘spinning’ market.signs.

Such remaking is also giving helpingthings to create a safe space for LGBTQIthem to der identity and thetoexpectation that they conform totostrict cultural mores. ed U’anga, meaning ‘descendants’.

She describes the shared encreate hybrid garments and jewellery designed be distinctive in a global designers, allowing them ‘bridge’ the gap between their sexual or genRoberta Laumoli, whose line ‘FierceFashionbyRL’ huge hit at this as being about ‘passing on our culture and knowledge’. der identity and the expectation they conform towas strict cultural mores. market.

Such remaking isthat also helping to create aa safe space for LGBTQI year’s LPFW, says: line ‘wethem [fa’afafine] find it very easy abetween inhuge the fashion industry Robertadesigners, Laumoli, whose ‘FierceFashionbyRL’ was hittheir at this allowing to ‘bridge’ the gap sexual or genyear’s LPFW, says: ‘we [fa’afafine] find itorigins, very inconform the and fashion industry der identity and the expectation thateasy they to strict cultural mores. mphasising connection with their Pacific families culLaumoli, whoseand linecontemporary ‘FierceFashionbyRL’ designersRoberta weave the traditional in theirwas de-a huge hit at this year’s LPFW, says: a‘we [fa’afafine] it very them easy intothe fashion industry hey talk about giving things ‘new twist’ orfind ‘spinning’ ybrid garments and jewellery designed to be distinctive in a global Such remaking is also helping to create a safe space for LGBTQI rs, allowing them to ‘bridge’ the gap between their sexual or gentity and the expectation that they conform to strict cultural mores.

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Photographer @Stevel Lilly Designer @Kenny Collection Creative Director @Ana Lavekau MUA @Huma Tahir Hair@WAES Model @ Miss Pure London Rosemary Lloyd

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Photographer @Moea Creugnet Designer @Kenny Collection Model@Takeinivula Creative Director @Ana Lavekau MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @WAES Venue @Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London.

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Fierce Fashion By RL Opening Act performed by Stallone Nua and FFBRL Model @Akili

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Photographer @Steve Lilly Designer @Vina Couture Model@Janet Laca Creative Director @Ana Lavekau MUA @Huma Tahir Hair @Sonia Edwards Venue@NLC, Whitelhall, London.

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LPFW MUA Huma Tahir

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eauty and Style are the two secret ingredients of our LPFW Head of Make Up and Hair Stylists Ms. Huma Tahir. Huma is a London based professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist. She is the CEO of Humas Hair and Make Up.

Huma recently headed the overall creative makeup and hair styling team for our 9 Top Established and Emerging designers who traveled to London from the 12th - 17th of September 2019 to attend London Pacific Fashion Week.

Huma was recently part of the Creative Makeup Team for Pakistan Fashion Week early this year hosted in London.

"While makeup and skincare is a huge passion of mine, I'm even more passionate about people and our community. My ultimate goal is to make you look and feel your absolute best." says Huma on her recent interview.

Inspired by Bobbie Brown; Huma is excited about the opportunity to work with some of our 9 South Pacific Fashion designers and our strong team of multinational models from various parts of the world. Models traveling in from New Zealand, Australia and the United States of America to name a few.

Huma has over 10 years of Makeup & Hair Stylist experience. She has worked on Weddings, Engagements, Fashion Shows, Editorial Photoshoots to mention a few. She is renowned in London for her beautiful artistry work with various Indian Bridal Makeup & Henna Application.

Head of Hair Stylist @Tenisha Teura Asst MUA @ Neeka MUAHead of MUA @Huma Tahir LPFW September 13, 2019 Royal Horse Guards Hotel, Meston Suite, London.

Earlier this week Huma was interviewed to share about her journey with LPFW. “I started working with LPFW for around 2 years now. My favorite fashion show is the London Pacific Fashion Week which takes place each year in September. I think that Pacific Fashion is a great way to bring many cultures together with a variety of fashion designers coming from all around the world! Some of my work has been published on magazines such as London Runway.”

“In around 5 years, I think that Pacific Fashion week will start to launch in other countries to spread their message all over the world! You have to keep working hard, and even when others put you down you have to keep pushing yourself to perfect your own abilities". I love all of the Pacific Fashion show designers as they all have unique styles and amazing creativity All of the models are amazing so I can't even decide which one is my favorite!!”

“In order to enhance your beauty, you have to bring forth the inner beauty and express it in your own way…”

Huma collaborated with LPFW on our first Equestrian Photoshoot. See pictures below.

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LPFW MUA Clay Aflleje As a CHamoru makeup artist and photographer, I hope to inspire other pacific artists and open the door for new voices as we share our culture, craft and artistic vision.

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Find me IG @byclayjo

eet the Head of Make Up for our London Pacific Fashion Week teaser show for Season 21, Mr Clay Joshua Aflleje who is originally from Guam but is now based in the United States.

Guma’ Ge’la Guahan Designers & Models @LPFW Media Launch, LPFW, September 13, NZ House, London.

I was first introduced to Clay at the London

Pacific Fashion Week Media launch hosted at the Rooftop of New Zealand House, London on the morning of the 12th September, 2019.

Clay was accompanied by his fellow STAR Creatives Guma' Ge'laGuahan representing GUAM and opening the Oceania Collection at the 5pm show hosted at the Meston Suite, Royal Horse Guards Hotel, Whitehall, London on the 13th September, 2019.

Håfa adai!

My name is Clay Joshua Aflleje. I was born & raised on

Guåhan in the village of Tamuning. During my time on Island I had the great opportunity & pleasure of working alongside other very talented local artists as a makeup artist working on photo shoots, pageants, weddings as well as fashion shows.

Most recently,

I had the opportunity to represent my island as the

makeup artist for Guma’ Ge’la at London Pacific Fashion Week 2019. Through the art of makeup. I hope to sew seeds of self love &

confidence by enhancing unique natural features of the face & inspiring the wearer to impose their beauty onto the world.

My goal for the makeup in this project is to use colours & textures indicative of the pacific while complimenting the pieces & adding to the allure of Pacific Fashion.

My inspiration for my style & way of being is my grandmother, a woman who not only cultivated her land but her style as well.

Her spirit

lives on in my approach to makeup and how I navigate my life as modern CHamoru man.

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Model@Alani Oceania

Photographer @Tim Copsey, Designer@ U’anga Model@ Hanalee Vaike Creative Director @Ana Lavekau MUA @Clay Aflleje Hair@WAES Venue@Penthouse Suite, New Zealand House, London.

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