Designer Profiles GOLD COUTURE SHOW
Tropic Gold by 8Mountains
8 Mountains Brief Description
8Mountains
Moira Solvalu John & David Solvalu
Home grown, made and inspired by Fiji. Its our version of Tropic Gold a collection that tells a journey of 8 Mountains development and passion over the rest of the years
Designer Bio Been designing since 2009, we recently opened in 2015 opened our even designer boutique in Suva
Label Name
8 Mountains
Category
Established
Label Start Date
2009
Name of Retailer
Essence of Fiji / House of Designs
Any Previous experience at FJFW?
Since 2009
Any other fashion show?
Yes
Celebrity or VIP Following
Yes
8Mountain_Designer
8 Mountains
8 Mountains
8mountainscollection@gmail.com
Phone
9998925
Awards and Recognition
2015 Children’s Designer of the year; 2015 PBD Suva manufacturing award
Aladdin’s Cave Brief Description Chic Streetwear
Designer Bio Studied Applied Fashon & Design at APTC. Managed & Direct a Fashion Boutique, Aladdin’s Cave for the past 11 years. Designed & supplied the first collection to PNG label PNGianKala to start the brand. Designed, printed & manufactured 1,000 pieces for PNGianKala
Elaine Taylor
Label Name
Aladdin’s Cave
Category
Established
Label Start Date
2006
Name of Collection
Preacher’s Wife
Name of Retailer
Aladdin’s Cave
Any Previous experience at FJFW?
Yes
Any other fashion show?
Our own privately organized one at hotels
Celebrity or VIP Following
No
alladins.cave.fiji
WEB
www.cavefiji.com
cavefiji007
elaine@cavefiji.com
Phone
9962252
CK Designs Brief Description My collection is a celebration of the burning west - the sun, the sea, and the natural folds of the sea shells. It is Bold, it is Fun and along with it, all its happiness. Wear with confidence
Mala Chawda
Label Name
CK Designs by Mala Chawda
Category
Established
Label Start Date
2011
Name of Retailer
MHCC
Any other fashion show?
Wella and Fiji Red Cross
coconutkidsfiji@gmail.com
Phone
9028780 / 6701212
Completed Formal Training
Advance Certificate in Designer Dress Making; and Associate Degree in Fashion Design
Hani Haring Creations Brief Description A collection of 20 wedding dress, our visions of a romantic tropical wedding
Designer Bio “HH Creations offers Polynesian inspired collections for men and women. The pieces are light, comfortable and highlight vintage island fabrics. According to our inspiration, the house offers unique creations, hand made in the workshop of Moorea using different concepts each time, hoping to attract attention, while providing a wide range of pieces, following in a dynamic creative process. “
Hani Haring
Label Name
Hani Haring Creations
Category
Established
Label Start Date
2011
Name of Collection
Tropical Lovers
Any Previous experience at FJFW?
2014, 2015, 2016
Any other fashion show?
LA Fashion Week, own fashion show
HHHaniharing creation
WEB
www.haniharing.com
Hani Haring Creations
haniharing@gmail.com
Phone
689 877 18816
Awards and Recognition
1er prix made in Fenua in 2013; 1er prix creations Fenua Orama
Completed Formal Training
LISAA in Paris for 3 years
Hefrani Brief Description Extremely High End Couture of Opulence and Elegance Styles and Designs
Designer Bio The journey hasn’t been smooth but it has been rewarding and fulfilling
Aisea Konrote
Label Name
Hefrani
Category
Established
Label Start Date
2008
Name of Collection
MIDAS KISS
Name of Retailer
House of Designs; Pineapple Boutique Denarau Island; Essence of Fiji - Nadi
Any Previous experience at FJFW?
Since 2008
Any other fashion show?
LA Fashion Week / Pacific Festival of Arts
Celebrity or VIP Following
Gianni Versace - Versace
aiseakonrote
kfostino
aiseakonrote3@gmail.com
Phone
9938569
Hupfeld Hoerder Brief Description “This collection like the song….. is like a serious work of art, a moving lament and a moment of extreme silliness at the same time—which is part of the reason it’s equally loved by young kids and old rockers alike—and jumps from power ballad to light opera to heavy opera to hard rock and back to power ballad again before ending, nearly six minutes after it began…..”
Designer Bio
My name is Hupfeld Evers Hoerder and I am from the beautiful, Fiji Islands. I am of a Rotuman- German Origin born and raised in Fiji. I have worked in the Fashion Industry in Fiji for over twenty five years. I began designing whilst pursuing my undergrad studies at University with just making simple shift dresses to casual resort wear, slowly the demand grew for more formal gowns and bridal wear incorporating authentic fiber with a westernized design and this eventually lead into haute couture category
Hupfeld Hoerder
Label Name
Hupfeld Hoerder
Category
Established
Label Start Date
1991
Name of Collection
Bohemian Rhapsody
Any Previous experience at FJFW?
2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Any other fashion show?
Island of the world fashion - Bahamas; London Pacific Fashion; Pacific Fashion show
WEB
www.hupfeldhoerder.com
hupfeldhoerder
hupfeldhoerder
hupfeld.hoerder@gmail.com
Phone
9952144
Awards and Recognition
Yes
JOAN.A
Joana Prasad
Label Name
JOAN.A
Category
Emerging
Label Start Date
2016
Any Previous experience at FJFW?
2016
WEB
joan-a.com
joan.a_designs
hupfeld.hoerder@gmail.com
Phone
9952144
Karalina Designer Bio Karalina Designs offers the descerning buyers range of exotic, authentic Fiji designed and made clothing, jewellery and accessories which embodies the unique multicultural and tropical style of Fiji
Carolyn Ah Koy
Label Name
Karalina
Category
Established
Label Start Date
2009
Name of Retailer
Karalina Boutique, Located at Governors, 46-50 Knolly Street
Any Previous experience at FJFW?
2009, 2010, 2011 and 2015
karalina
carolynahkoy@gmail.com
Phone
9995795
Awards and Recognition
FJFW Winner Designer of the year 2009 and 2010. Established Designer of the year 2010
Mausio Essence of the Pacific Brief Description Based on an endemic spices of bird (Armea) found only on Rotuma, the collection is inspired by my islands Rich cultural tradition and art.
Designer Bio Great and exciting taking part and been part of the industry in Fiji. First the who experience started off as a hobby but later after many years have and currently trying to turn my passion into a reliable business
Michael Mausio
Label Name
Mausio - Essence of Pacific
Category
Established
Label Start Date
2013
Name of Collection
Armea
Any Previous experience at FJFW?
2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015
Any other fashion show?
Agriculture show, Natotoka Shows held in Brisbane
Mausio
Mausio.EOP
michaelmausio@gmail.com
Phone
7772730
Rachel Fairfax Designs Designer Bio 9 years in the design industry been showing FFW for this
Rachel Fairfax
Label Name
Rachel Fairfax Designs
Category
Established
Name of Retailer
RFx Boutique
Any Previous experience at FJFW?
Yes
Any other fashion show?
Yes
Rachel Fairfax
rfxboutique
rachel@pacificbuildingsolutions.com
Phone
9922076 or 61 464 999111
Rima Designs Brief Description My collection this year pairs bazin and lace to create elegant amd sophisticated look for woman
Designer Bio 2013: I opened my first boutique in Dakar 2014: First collection 2016: My first participation in FJFW 2017: I completed my second and moved back to my home country. I hope to participate to FJFW and work more closely to bring Rima design to Fiji store.
Birimya Mbaye
Label Name
Rima Designs
Category
Emerging
Label Start Date
2013
Name of Collection
“Diongama�
Any Previous experience at FJFW?
2016
Rima Jones
rima_designs
m.birima@hotmail.com
Phone
221 78 6381688
Robert Kennedy Fiji Brief Description This year has a Floral/Indian/Fijian theme that I have named Henikai, which translates to FLOWER in Fijian (Nadroga dialect)
Designer Bio Robert Kennedy is a fourth generation Fijian of scottish and swedish descent. Born in Suva, Robert went on to complete his secondary school studies in Brisbane Australia and then studied for BA textiles design at RMIT in Melbourne for 3 years. By the early 2000s Robert decided that that it was time to return home to fiji as he saw the opportunities to showcase his talents here. Robert’s start in Fiji saw him re-settle into Sigatoka on Fiji’s coral coast and begin designing and printing Masi Artworks that he sold at regular exibitions Fiji wide. Robert was approached by Tappoo in mid 2000’s as their exclusive designer and buyer for their Fiji market brand. His fashion designing started with simple kaftans with bold tropical prints on them and has developed and expanded from there.
Robert Kennedy Fiji
Label Name
Robert Kennedy Fiji
Category
Established
Label Start Date
2008
Name of Collection
Henikai
Name of Retailer
Tappoo 2007
Any Previous experience at FJFW
2009 - 2016
Robert Kennedy Designs Fiji
WEB
www.robertkennedyfiji.com
robert_kennedy_fiji
robertkennedy@hotmail.com
Phone
9244161
Awards and Recognition
Fashion Designer Nominee of the year in 2009 and 2010 before winning 2011.
Completed Formal Training
BA Textile Design (RMIT 1995)