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 special-edition, 25 Years of NZFW anniversary episode, we talk to three industry icons about the best of the last 25 years and what makes the event so special.

Sonja de Mari (@sonjademari) is the CEO of Breast Cancer Cure, and has been a show producer behind the scenes at NZFW since 2001. Petra Bagust (@petrabagust) is a beloved Kiwi broadcaster who has been a proud supporter of NZ fashion and design, and avid NZFW attendee. Tatum Savage (@tatumsavage) is a PR and sponsorship maven who has shaped stories and branding for some of New Zealand’s most-loved labels like Zambesi and Elle & Riley and currently leads sponsorship for NZFW. Together, these three women have worked on all aspects of a fashion show and in this finale episode of This Is A Fashion Show, reflect on the very special event that is New Zealand Fashion Week.

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 two leaders of the next-generation of creatives in Aotearoa, photographer Felix Jackson (@felixrjack) and founder of Te Wiki o Āhua o Aotearoa, Nina Bailey (@ninabaileyy, @ahuaaotearoa).

As we celebrate 25 years of New Zealand Fashion Week, we have spoken to industry stalwarts, veterans and mainstays. Now, we look to the future, speaking with Felix and Nina about how the event model needs to adapt and why showing up in real life remains important.

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

Special thanks to furniture partner Darby & Grey for providing the Arlo Armchair.

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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 Rose Hope (@hotshotroddy of Crushes) and Beth Pettengell (@bethiepetts101 of @islamarkets) about second-hand shopping culture, trends and accessibility in fashion.

Beth’s Fashion Week recommendation is having a end-of-fashion week celebratory/debrief drink with your friends and Rose recommends exploring new city hotspots, particularly Bad News on Karangahape Road.

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 Dan Ahwa (@danahwa) and Courtney Joe (@courtneyjoe_) about the processes behind styling and curating some of NZ’s most iconic images, and how they convey meaning through constructing looks.

Dan recommends Waikato-based soft-sculptor and textile artist Pepi-Joy Gilgen and Courtney’s recommendation is @emmagleason’s substack Crust.

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

Special thanks to furniture partner Darby & Grey for providing the Arlo Armchair.

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 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

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 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.

Join stylist and creative director Sammy Salsa for This is a Fashion Show, a brand new series from New Zealand Fashion Week in partnership with Viva.

New episodes every Thursday until New Zealand Fashion Week launches on 17th August.

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