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

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/oPAJCNLwQDFqmZWGsjiDfyVWEa?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="94395bd7-da22-4346-acb2-0c1099bd8fca">@sammysalsastyle</a>), consider this your front row seat to fashion&rsquo;s hottest conversations.&nbsp;
In this episode, we talk to Emily Miller-Sharma (<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/W-PBCOMxVlcLmN8yhrszfGBPNn?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="200e6cd6-0de4-44a3-8eb0-5237967e55e7">@emilymillersharma</a> <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/8lzxCL7rM6tDnkWZTBfMfyh0dm?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="d532c886-78f6-4bb7-93e2-7263fcfaf4cb">@rubytakessnaps</a>) and Zoe Walker-Ahwa (<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/xiQoCMwvODCy42rAckhKf8muqm?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="0562ffdb-f10c-403e-a87a-071880ccb857">@iamzoewalker</a>) about the communities that form around fashion, from Ruby&rsquo;s post-Covid connection with customers to Ensemble&rsquo;s messy, welcoming take on fashion media.&nbsp;
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&rsquo;s recommendation is local artist Claudia Kogachi (<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/tH-lCP7yXmt1E0wkh6t2fx9Gdx?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="63af5270-1fdb-47ec-a263-6eeb9f9c7a10">@darklordsurfs</a>) and Zoe&rsquo;s recommendation is Crushes (<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/okBwCQnzZJs1jXQyhAumfGwFdM?domain=instagram.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="a0028993-cf09-4eae-950e-035db7cde072">@crushes_shop</a>).&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://tinyurl.com/9d3u7p4k">New Zealand Fashion Week | Tickets&nbsp;</a>
Find us on Instagram at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4wpvmr34">@nzfashionwk</a>&nbsp;
#NZFW26

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.