The country’s foremost fashion event, New Zealand Fashion Week made its long awaited return after a four year hiatus at the end of August 2023. 60 designers showcased their artistry across the week including several Pasifika designers. South Auckland born and raised, Samoan designer Susana Tasi held her own solo show on Wednesday morning - the first time a Pasifika designer has held a solo show at NZ Fashion Week since MENA in 2010. Susana who is now Gisborne based said she dedicated her show to the Tairawhiti community who are still recovering from the floods.
Flouncy, fancy, furred and feathered frocks dominated the catwalks at New Zealand Fashion Week yesterday, in shows from emerging and established designers.