A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: THE PASIFIKA FASHION SHOW

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​The Pasifika Fashion Show returned to the Westin Hotel by the San Francisco Airport over the Thanksgiving weekend, and it was a night to remember! Founder and Producer Juhne Tuilaucala headed the production, with the support of Duane Ram and his crew from DMR Productions.

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​Shaline Jane, the beautiful and talented host, had the audience captivated with her charm and grace.  Shaline is more than a pretty face - she is an advocate for women's success and uses her gifts of speaking and business knowledge to build bridges in the community for resources to be shared.

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The night was kicked off by the talented dancers from Ali'itasi Productions, who flew in all the way from Utah to take the event to another level. 

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Designers Showcasing
The night was a burst of colors thanks to the varied selection of designers showcasing their collections.

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BWIRIE Photography

BWIRIE Photography

• Hupfeld Hoerder - Hupfeld Hoerder Designs is known for its signature hand-prints of island motifs 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.

• Michael 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.

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BWIRIE Photography

• Sisifa Fifita Borando - 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.

• 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 his second name and is of Mexican origin, the name 'Laboriel' was given to him by his father.

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DMR Photography

• Moira Solvalu - From the actual design-graphics to the finished product, you are guaranteed exclusivity, with a 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.

• Bulou Varanisese - Bulou Drodrolagi of Ravitaki, Kadavu Island, FIJI is a fashion designer and personal stylist currently based in California. Miss Varanisese was thankful to be featured as an emerging designer at Pasifika Fashion Show, her very first show hosted in California.

The Pasifika Fashion Show was truly an amazing experience, and it was all thanks to the hard work of the producers, host, designers, and models who made it a night to remember. Be sure to mark your calendars for the next one.

​Author | Jax Buttle