Blending Pacific-inspired fashion, music and dance into a two-hour extravaganza, Westfield Style Pasifika is one of the largest indigenous cultural fashion events in the world. The iconic event pays tribute to New Zealand's South Pacific geography and Auckland's unique position as home to 250,000 Pacific Island people. The 2007 Awards are happening on 7 September, and will be judged by top fashion designers including Francis Hooper and Liz Mitchell.

Image: 2006 Supreme Award winner Tallulah Filloy.Blending Pacific-inspired fashion, music and dance into a two-hour extravaganza, Westfield Style Pasifika is one of the largest indigenous cultural fashion events in the world. The iconic event pays tribute to New Zealand's South Pacific geography and Auckland's unique position as home to 250,000 Pacific Island people. The 2007 Awards are happening on 7 September, and will be judged by top fashion designers including Francis Hooper and Liz Mitchell.

Image: 2006 Supreme Award winner Tallulah Filloy.The ten categories in the Westfield Style Pasifika Fashion Award are Pasifika Body Art, Traditionally Inspired, Resene Asia Pasifika, NZ Aids Foundation Pasifika Hero, Schwarzkopf Osis Three Piece Collection, FLAVA Urban Street Wear, Menswear, Evening Wear, Bridal Wear and Te Puni Kokiri Parent and Child.

The TV One Supreme Award winner receives $3000 and each category winner receives $1000. There is also a Westfield Business Scholarship announced for a designer to be mentored and then showcased at New Zealand Fashion Week.

With international interest now growing in all things Pacific, Westfield Style Pasifika highlights the fashion and entertainment talent that makes this region of the world so special.

When: Friday 7 September 2007, 7pm
Where: Vector Arena, 34 Mahuhu Crescent, Parnell, Auckland
Cost: $34.90 - $29.90
Bookings: Ticketmaster

28/8/07