PACIFIKA 2022
NOVEMBER 26th 2022
THE WESTIN HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
This event will highlight designers from Fiji and the islands of the South Pacific for second annual Pacifika Fashion Show. Produced by Junhne Kamikamica with support from DMR productions, the producer of Sacramento Fashion Week (SACFW). The event will showcase designer collections on a raised runway at the Westin Hotel by the San Francisco Airport.
EVENT HOST
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SHALINE JANE
Shaline Jane has courageously shared her inspirational story to help women, teens, and children to embrace self healing and freedom through vulnerable conversations. She has advocated for women success and uses her gifts of speaking, and business to build bridges in the community for resources to be shared and loves highlighting positive events ands community resources. She’s passionate about adventure and seeking truth through love and empathy. Shaline has held titles as Miss Sacramento & Miss Samar Philippines. She loves the arts and community engagement. She has over 20 years of executive business and nonprofits, working in programs, leadership and training. She has a background in leadership development and risk management for over 17 years. |
FEATURED DESIGNERS
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HUPFELD HOERDER DESIGNS
Hupfeld Hoerder Designs is known for its signature hand prints of island motiff’s and creatively merging authentic designs with contemporary. He incorporates traditional with western fabrics to make his designs hold a strong sense of the Pacific and promotes our culture and tradition. Hupfeld started designing whilst completing his undergraduate studies at the University of the South Pacific almost 20 years ago. Initially he started designing and making beach bags which eventually led to shift dresses and summer dresses. Over the years and through experience he moved from casual resort wear to evening wear then found a niche market in the Bridal industry in Fiji and Haute Couture. Now he is focusing on taking another step to establish his brand name overseas and to find other markets to sell his products |
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MICHAEL MAUSIO - HOUSE OF MAUSIO
Mausio Infuses rich pacific art, culture, and colors into uniquely made to measure garments. The House of Mausio , a 100% owned Fijian family-based company which specializes in custom made, hand printed garments and products uniquely made in the heart of the pacific. Their products are customized for the induvial. A limited-edition run is made of each ensuring the buyer has a Unique one-of-a-kind product. |
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SISIFA FIFITA BORANDO - FA'S CREATION
Sisifa started designing in 1998 and participated in a number of designer competition shows including Fiji Wella Fashion Awards, Fiji HIV Awareness Awards, Fiji Red Cross Fashion Awards taking the title as the Overall Winner. the Westfield Style Pasifika Awards and also winning the Traditional Wear title. For the Pasifika 2021 Fashion Show Sisifa will be presenting and "INDOOR AMERICAN" collection. A Combination of our pasifika natural resources collection where the past (tapa/shells/feathers/handprint) meet with the present (chiffon/spandex/taffeta/cotton) Reflecting Pasifika in America. |
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SHANE LABORIEL PICKERING
After graduating from APTC in Fashion Design and Applied Technology, he decided to debut his brand/collection Laboriel at Fiji at Fashion Week 2020. 'Laboriel' is my second name and is of Mexican origin, the name 'Laboriel' was given to me by my father. When I decided to launch my brand I thought deeply about what name I’ll use as my label to stand out from the rest, so 'Laboriel' came to mind being a unique name I decided to use it and 'Laboriel Fiji' was born. "My brand was made to make men and women feel connected to their culture through the clothes they wear, making them feel beautiful in any size, not only on the outside but inside too”. |
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MOIRA SOLVALU - 8 MOUNTAIN'S
“8 Mountain’s motto is: Imagine! Create! Believe! 8 Mountains was established on the runway of Fiji Fashion Week 2009, and is a contemporary fashion label that proves that if you can imagine it, then nothing is impossible. From the actual design-graphics to the finished product, you are guaranteed exclusivity, with an touch of Classic Fijian Pride. Established Designer siblings Moira Solvalu John and David Solvalu boldly represent their Polynesian/Fijian heritage through the recreation of Fijian Motifs that whisper a sense of adventure and palettes that signify pure Pacific flamboyancy. This Fijian designer label always has a black and gold signature piece in every collection. Black to represent the days when they had nothing but a dream, and Gold to remind the siblings to forever be optimistic in a competitive industry.” |
MODEL REHERSAL
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25TH CANCELED
Rehearsals will happen on Saturday please do not come in Friday
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday November 26th
Saturday November 26th
1PM Fittings
3PM Rehearsal
5PM Cocktail Hour
6PM Dinner
7PM Fashion Show
8PM Entertainment
9PM Dance Floor Open
3PM Rehearsal
5PM Cocktail Hour
6PM Dinner
7PM Fashion Show
8PM Entertainment
9PM Dance Floor Open
