FASHION CATEGORIES GUIDELINES:

PASIFIKA BODY ART/PAINTED ONLY

Produce a statement of art to adorn nature’s canvas - the skin! Using paint or pens create a contemporary Pacific design. *Note: For prejudging please supply a drawn example of your design on paper showing how the front and back images will look on a body. Selected finalists will showcase their work for one show only - on Friday 4th September. We prefer that you supply your own model who will need to attend rehearsals. The selected finalists on the MAC Pasifika Body Art Category will all receive the Style Pasifika – MAC Award consisting of $100, a MAC Pro Product Pack and a complimentary MAC Pro membership.

TRADITIONALLY INSPIRED

Any garment that has been born from a traditional idea or vision. Perhaps a dress made from flax or coconut fiber. It's up to you, be creative, be imaginative with tradition in mind.

ASIA PASIFIKA

As much a part of the Pacific are the peoples and cultures of Asia. As contributors to the cultural diversity of New Zealand let the flavours of Asia mix with those of the Pacific to produce a unique blend of Asia Pasifika style. Perhaps a kimono-style dress with a matted sash or a sari with tapa prints. Allow yourself to be influenced by all things Asian under the skies of our Pacific nation.

3 PIECE COLLECTION: GARMENTS FOR THE DAY

In times gone by traditional Pacific daywear was influenced by the religious and cultural values of the day giving birth to the Puletasi, Lava lava and Mu'u mu'u. This section requires designers to submit three garments made for daywear. The common factor in the 3 designs can be anything from a print to a colour - it's up to you. Define your own boundaries, be inventive and creative.

PASIFIKA HERO

Previously the Fa'afafine section - this is a broader celebration of fashion design for the New Zealand gay community. Who better to epitomise Pasifika style. Remember the theme is Pasifika Hero. This is a night on the town with the hero's of the Pacific. Glam it up!
*Note: (preferable if you supply your own Hero model.)

URBAN PASIFIKA STREET WEAR

Funky, fresh and hip. Garments for today's urban Pacific brothers and sisters. Take it to the streets with Style Pasifika.

PASIFIKA MENS WEAR

Whether it's Pacific in style, fabric or content. Be it street wear, casual, dress or sporty. As long as it's Pasifika male it'll look great in this section.

PASIFIKA EVENING WEAR

A garment of style, chic, and class designed with a Pasifika feel, look or fabric for the Pacific man or woman to enjoy the evening hours in elegance.

PASIFIKA BRIDAL

Perhaps a single entry or a bridal party. The choice is yours. Combine the romance of that special day with that of the South Seas to create your design.

PARENT AND CHILD

One parent and one child in matching garments. Whether it's Sunday best, traditional or casual wear its up to you. Share the moment together in clothing reflecting the bond of a parent and child.