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.

This podcast is brought to you by New Zealand Fashion Week and Viva, designed just for you. Hosted by the fabulous Sammy Salsa (<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/C8sfCQnzZJs1V20vixfmfGdSvO?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="03b11eb0-682c-4e44-9e1f-073ab2b2aa1c">@sammysalsastyle</a>), consider this your front row seat to fashion&rsquo;s hottest conversations.&nbsp;
In this episode, we talk to Dan Ahwa (<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Zgg-CROA2YuDYM24INhxf1KDF-?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="20625d1b-87e3-4649-a142-e1d309ad1fce">@danahwa</a>) and Courtney Joe (<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rjfMCVAGgpunBWGqHyi4fEujfj?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="be570c94-aaa8-42e1-b179-62bdd7ee4497">@courtneyjoe_</a>) about the processes behind styling and curating some of NZ&rsquo;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&rsquo;s recommendation is <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/W4L7CWLJkOFL3MJrcnsxfolYa6?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="55a12156-f262-4783-a6b8-6916cef354b0">@emmagleason</a>&rsquo;s substack Crust.&nbsp;
New Zealand Fashion Week is on from the 17th - 22nd of August at Auckland&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
Tickets are available here: <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rFZkCXLKmxFPA8wEfmtkfWleE_?domain=tinyurl.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="3fda17b7-7514-4a20-b0c4-308a5db3d9a0">New Zealand Fashion Week | Tickets&nbsp;</a>
Find us on Instagram at <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/5RwSCYWLopiWYnrVUZuZfxAdvX?domain=tinyurl.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="35ddc6bc-754a-466f-aa00-8ee556fa28ca">@nzfashionwk</a>&nbsp;
#NZFW26
Special thanks to furniture partner Darby &amp; Grey for providing the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0bbYCZYMqOhqvkJKtXCNfBSPIK?domain=darbyandgrey.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="68b2282c-2417-401a-9a98-f77f87413f11">Arlo Armchair.</a>

Join Sammy Salsa for all things fashion in the lead up to New Zealand Fashion Week 2026.

Each week Sammy talks to tastemakers, industry insiders and designers about style, culture, community and the future of fashion in Aotearoa.

So grab your spot in the front row for This Is a Fashion Show, designed just for you by New Zealand Fashion Week in partnership with Viva.

Join Sammy Salsa for all things fashion in the lead up to New Zealand Fashion Week 2026. Each week Sammy talks to tastemakers, industry insiders and designers about style, culture, community and the future of fashion in Aotearoa.
So grab your spot in the front row for This Is a Fashion Show, designed just for you by New Zealand Fashion Week in partnership with Viva.