http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.fusionfashion.co.nz en-us Sun, 10 May 2026 09:39:01 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/post/92518/the-2019-pacific-fusion-fashion-showcase-designer-line-up-announced/ The Pacific Fusion Fashion Show (PFFS) returns for its fourth year with a collection of Pacific-inspired high fashion garments created by 14  NZ and the Pacific designers “We received a high calibre of designer applications from Aotearoa, Australia, Samoa, Tonga, and four Melanesian designers from  Vanuatu, Solomon   Islands and Papua New Guinea,” says Event Director Nora Swann.  “We are especially excited to feature a strong line up of Melanesian ... Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/#post92518 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/post/92519/and-thats-a-wrap/ On Saturday night we were treated to a great show. All of our designers and models gave their best and the audience were in full support mode with their loud and vocal applause. The show is the result of many people coming together to each play their part to ensure the overall vision comes to life.  I would like to thank you for coming and being part of our show.  As I look back, I reflect on how we have grown each year, and this would not have been possible without your support. My te... Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/#post92519 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/post/92520/scoop-article/ Hi everyone, Scoop Independent News wrote up a little article about the show yesterday. Click on the link below to go check it out 🙂 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1809/S00325/pacific-entrepreneur-redefining-diversity-in-fashion.htm... Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/#post92520 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/post/92521/designer-profile-kolcha/ ... Sat, 22 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/#post92521 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/post/92522/designer-profile-red-ice/ Fashion designers and tutors Sidath Wickremeratne and Jewelz Taufui are a design team bringing bridal and evening wear glamour to this year’s Pacific Fusion Fashion Show. With more than 40 years’ experience between them in garment manufacturing and fashion education, the pair will showcase their Red Ice Bridal Collection 2019. Sri Lankan born Sidath and New Zealand born Tongan  Jewelz met at the Sewtec Fashion Academy in East Tamaki eight years ago where they both taught pattern-making ... Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/#post92522 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/post/92523/designer-profile-lift/ Edgy elegance with a blend of Polynesian and mainstream designs are how Nancy Elizabeth Thompson describes her latest fashion collection from LIFT Designs. Based in Carson, California, the Samoan Tongan designer will be joining the Pacific Fusion Fashion Show in Auckland next month. Nancy says her aim as a designer is to give wearers of her clothing the space to feel self-love and joy. “I design for women who don’t want to be classified,” says Nancy.  “A woman who wants to be sexy a... Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/#post92523 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/post/92524/designer-profile-akana/ Fashion designers can have a series of lightbulb moments on their journey to creative success – moments that inspire or ignite ideas.  For Pirongia based designer, Alecia Kana, it began after a mishap with her senior high school ball gown.  “I’d hired a seamstress to construct a ball gown for my formal and the end product was very disappointing,” says Alecia.  “I decided not to wear it as it didn’t come close to what I’d envisioned in my mind.” Up until then A... Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/#post92524 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/post/92525/designer-profile-kirrikin/ Australian Aboriginal design label ‘Kirrikin’ has made a name for itself as a high-quality producer of Koori resort wear, scarves, neck ties and jewellery. Founded in 2014 by Amanda Healy, a Wonnarua woman from SE Australia, Kirrikin will make its debut in New Zealand at the 2018 Pacific Fusion Fashion Show next month. Healy started Kirrikin after a successful 35-year career in the mining industry and now enjoys working with indigenous peoples as a social entrepreneur.  Her company shar... Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/#post92525 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/post/92526/designer-profile-motfaw/ Samoan model turned fashion designer Annmarie Williams will be showcasing new skills at the Pacific Fusion Fashion show next month. After treading the PFFS runway as a model last year, she’s now set to release her first collection of clothing. “Modelling was a nod towards the right direction, it created internal movement within me that has now become MOTFAW,” says Annmarie.  “I want to explore and expose my ideas to the world and see what happens.” MOTFAW is a reference ... Tue, 11 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/#post92526 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/post/92527/designer-profile-numia/ Designing men’s clothing is a therapeutic, creative outlet for commercial lawyer David Taumoepeau. When he’s not embedded in the corporate world, David enjoys making clothes which he describes as a luxury street fusion of hip hop, cowboy and punk. “I’m influenced by high-end street designers such as Rob Garcia, Mike Amiri and Jerry Lorenzo,” says David. “I wouldn’t really call myself a designer though, it’s a hobby and something I do for fun.”... Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/blog/#post92527