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.

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

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.

This is a Fashion Show

Introducing This is a Fashion Show

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

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://www.instagram.com/sammysalsastyle/">@sammysalsastyle</a>), consider this your front row seat to fashion&rsquo;s hottest conversations.&nbsp;
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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.&nbsp;
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Sonja de Mari (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sonjademari/">@sonjademari</a>)&nbsp; is the CEO of Breast Cancer Cure, and has been a show producer behind the scenes at NZFW since 2001. Petra Bagust (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petrabagust/">@petrabagust</a>)&nbsp; is a beloved Kiwi broadcaster who has been a proud supporter of NZ fashion and design, and avid NZFW attendee. Tatum Savage (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tatumsavage/">@tatumsavage</a>) is a PR and sponsorship maven who has shaped stories and branding for some of New Zealand&rsquo;s most-loved labels like Zambesi and Elle &amp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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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;
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Tickets are available here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/9d3u7p4k">New Zealand Fashion Week | Tickets&nbsp;</a>
Find us on Instagram at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4wpvmr34">@nzfashionwk</a>&nbsp;
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#NZFW26

Celebrating 25 Years of NZFW with Petra Bagust, Sonja de Mari and Tatum Savage

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.

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/ZMrICk8v9QcD6GyZSVhnYhGZShN?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="25344edc-85f3-411e-ba92-322211cc00af">@sammysalsastyle</a>), consider this your front row seat to fashion&rsquo;s hottest conversations.&nbsp;
In this episode, we talk to two leaders of the next-generation of creatives in Aotearoa, photographer Felix Jackson (<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/G0zaClxwjQcW54wDUyiMJhzilB9?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="a06d1f7d-49c1-4aa1-8e91-c659b5ab7b4d">@felixrjack</a>) and founder of Te Wiki o Āhua o Aotearoa, Nina Bailey (<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/kEQ3CmOxlRuVK4oGF9s8mhRvGoL?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="b7cc1110-6a4d-436f-accd-102bc089a3a9">@ninabaileyy</a>, <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BppvCnxynQc4qBZQsmtQqhJ63v6?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="1777a5d7-5c8e-4e99-a55d-8af4a0c2b620">@ahuaaotearoa</a>).
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&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:&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/KxniCoVzpRuALWVJCouq8hpnvpU?domain=tinyurl.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="352f6667-15fd-4d17-8c2d-0ef2e5e3e18d">New Zealand Fashion Week | Tickets&nbsp;</a>
Find us on Instagram at <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/7yr3Cp8ArwcgN60Pi7C2NhGpwWz?domain=tinyurl.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="c68f0b33-6f22-41a7-82b3-742c236eab2b">@nzfashionwk</a>&nbsp;
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#NZFW26
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Special thanks to furniture partner Darby &amp; Grey for providing the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/7C-CCq7BwRtgPwyGivFKphEh_3R?domain=darbyandgrey.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="a71af27f-7fe8-4fdd-9c6d-96bc58967609">Arlo Armchair.</a>

Future-proofing fashion week with Nina Bailey and Felix Jackson

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

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/HE4TC81ZP8C5oN8KI1hkfy8-_6?domain=instagram.com/" data-outlook-id="649b493f-732b-435f-b4d2-028ad36dfaa5" data-ogsc="">@sammysalsastyle</a>), consider this your front row seat to fashion&rsquo;s hottest conversations.&nbsp;
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In this episode, we talk to Rose Hope (<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/vR-AC91ZR6CWG4VpI3ilfqY3JJ?domain=instagram.com/" data-outlook-id="fba97c28-9fa0-4526-a305-509599445b6d" data-ogsc="">@hotshotroddy</a>&nbsp;of <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/wxsgC0YZvqhX1N0LcWs9f9i9Gj?domain=crushes.co.nz/" data-outlook-id="ac10aa8d-8a28-4ce2-93cf-41708139ca47" data-ogsc="">Crushes</a>) and Beth Pettengell <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/7pENCgZo1Yc1ME57hEtwf43VzR?domain=instagram.com/" data-outlook-id="46fc016b-c931-4348-89bd-cbdd631105a1" data-ogsc="">(@bethiepetts101</a>&nbsp;of <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/yjRtCjZr7Qc4Wo1vSnuKfm4etq?domain=instagram.com/" data-outlook-id="b8a9fec6-53dc-4bfd-944a-d5547a8f704c" data-ogsc="">@islamarkets</a>) about second-hand shopping culture, trends and accessibility in fashion.&nbsp;
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Beth&rsquo;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 <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BNNUCk8v9Qcyx23pukC5fGSCc_?domain=instagram.com" data-outlook-id="86043962-da9a-4d56-adf2-6a58542ec27e" data-ogsc="">Bad News </a>on Karangahape Road.
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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;
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Tickets are available here: <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/TWt8ClxwjQcwQRqvIgFGfzKPwu?domain=tinyurl.com" data-outlook-id="b80fb31d-830c-42bf-8841-5a9a0546e1f8" data-ogsc="">New Zealand Fashion Week | Tickets&nbsp;</a>
Find us on Instagram at <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/uPaACmOxlRuoOyLrc4HBfRlxad?domain=tinyurl.com" data-outlook-id="a9850bd7-ab47-4cab-a57b-5b4d96ee1836" data-ogsc="">@nzfashionwk</a>&nbsp;
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#NZFW26

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