'Whau Pasifika Festival: Kotahitanga' presents:

NESIAN THREADS FASHION SHOW

Thur 3 July, 5pm - 8pm

Mode Fabrics, Avondale

Nesian Threads, curated by the dynamic mother-daughter team behind Cokana Fashion (Ota Valu and Helena Cocker-Valu), is a powerful runway showcase of local Pasifika designers, community-grown talent, and stunning repurposed fashion. Expect a celebration of Moana Nui-a-Kiwa textiles, cultural heritage, and creativity that stitches generations together.

To celebrate Polynesian heritage, the night also features the textiles of island nations throughout Moana Nui-a-Kiwa. We are proud to showcase the diasporic artisans in our communities keeping art, craft & cultural heritage traditions alive.

This event is supported by the Rosebank Business Association, and takes place at Mode Fabrics, Avondale, a near 40year-long family-run business in Avondale. Please meet our Mode Fabrics host and other Rosebank Business Association members from 5pm.

5.00pm - Doors open I RBA hosting and welcome I Entertainment begins

6pm - MC welcome

8pm - Event ends

BOOKINGS essential.

NESIAN THREADS FASHION SHOW is brought to you by Whau Pasifika Trust, Mode Fabrics, Cokana Fashion, Vain Creative, The Production Co., supported by Rosebank Business Assn.

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*This event is part of the Whau Pasifika Festival: Kotahitanga - Thu 26 June to Sat 5 July. For all event details check out

www.whaupasifika.nz or https://www.instagram.com/whau ...

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