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 

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