This podcast is brought to you by New Zealand Fashion Week and Viva, designed just for you. Hosted by the fabulous Sammy Salsa (@sammysalsastyle), consider this your front row seat to fashion’s hottest conversations.

In this episode, we talk to Kiri Nathan (@kirinathan) and Allyssa Verner Pula (@allyssavp) about authentic cultural representation in fashion, and dressing for the modern world whilst honouring your lineage.

Allyssa’s recommendation is 2025 Māori film, Mārama, and Kiri recommends a fragrance from Curionoir and her kete by Charlene Fraser (@curionoir & @charlene__fraser).

New Zealand Fashion Week is on from the 17th - 22nd of August at Auckland’s Shed 10, with runway shows and offsite presentations happening all week around Auckland. NZFW is a celebration of design, creativity and culture and the best way to get up close and personal with the New Zealand fashion industry.

Tickets are available here: New Zealand Fashion Week | Tickets

Find us on Instagram at @nzfashionwk

#NZFW26

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This podcast is brought to you by New Zealand Fashion Week and Viva, designed just for you. Hosted by the fabulous Sammy Salsa (@sammysalsastyle), consider this your front row seat to fashion’s hottest conversations.

In this episode, we talk to Emily Miller-Sharma (@emilymillersharma @rubytakessnaps) and Zoe Walker-Ahwa (@iamzoewalker) about the communities that form around fashion, from Ruby’s post-Covid connection with customers to Ensemble’s messy, welcoming take on fashion media.

They also reflect on how New Zealand Fashion Week has become more open and fluid, and why real-life gatherings still matter in an increasingly online industry.

Emily’s recommendation is local artist Claudia Kogachi (@darklordsurfs) and Zoe’s recommendation is Crushes (@crushes_shop).

New Zealand Fashion Week is on from the 17th - 22nd of August at Auckland’s Shed 10, with runway shows and offsite presentations happening all week around Auckland. NZFW is a celebration of design, creativity and culture and the best way to get up close and personal with the New Zealand fashion industry.

Tickets are available here: New Zealand Fashion Week | Tickets

Find us on Instagram at @nzfashionwk

#NZFW26

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast is brought to you by New Zealand Fashion Week and Viva, designed just for you. Hosted by the fabulous Sammy Salsa (@sammysalsastyle), consider this your front row seat to fashion’s hottest conversations.

In this episode, we talk to Brooklyn Ellis (@br00klynellis) and Josh Alex Young (@joshawayoung) about personal style, trends and how to work within your wardrobe to create outfits you feel confident in. Sammy, Brooklyn and Josh discuss the world of content creation and how they navigate developing their personal style whilst sharing with their online audiences.

Brooklyn’s recommendation is local label Winnie Catherine (@winnecatherine_), and Josh’s recommendation is Checks (@checks.inc).

New Zealand Fashion Week is on from the 17th - 22nd of August at Auckland’s Shed 10, with runway shows and offsite presentations happening all week around Auckland. NZFW is a celebration of design, creativity and culture and the best way to get up close and personal with the New Zealand fashion industry.

Tickets are available here: New Zealand Fashion Week | Tickets

Find us on Instagram at @nzfashionwk

#NZFW26

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.