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 

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