Westfield Style Pasifika Fashion Awards 2004

The Westfield Style Pasifika Fashion Awards 2004 were held at the Town Hall on Friday night. The event celebrates the diverse talent and cultures that are New Zealand, giving designers the opportunity to showcase their Pasifika-influence d works.

Categories included Pasifika Hero, featuring outrageous and glamorous creations for the more flamboyant, Parent & Child, showcasing cutesie, fun matching outfits modelled by trendy, twirling toddlers, and more traditional categories like Asia Pasifika, celebrating the cultural diversity of Aotearoa, bringing Pacific and Asian styles together.

The presentation of each category was accompanied by a diverse selection of Pacific entertainers including colourful indian dancers, hip hop artists, opera singer, Benjamin Makisi, and a wacky young group called Spacifix, who wowed the audience with their energy and unique style.

The Supreme Award Winner was an extraordinary and talented young designer, Charmaine Love, whose garment "Te Korowai" was inspired by the traditional Maori cloak. The winning garment was from the Tagata Pasifika TV Urban Menswear category.

She also won the Clairol Herbal Essences Three Piece Collection category and was a finalist in three other sections - Traditionally Inspired, Evening Wear and Urban Streetwear.

Commenting on her entries, Charmaine Lov