SHOP PASIFIKA - WHERE TO ORDER PACIFIC ACCESSORIES
By Taualofa Totu’a
Heres a list of Pasifika small businesses where you can get all the coolest accessories! Style up your summer or find statement pieces to add colour to your work fits.
Sprinkle Pacific flava on to your "Outfits Of The Day" with these gems:
HANDMADE TIE AND EARRINGS GIFT SET!
Who: FOU Custom Made
From Pacific Fusion Fashion Show Designer Profile:
Mt Roskill label Fou Custom Made is a stylish fusion of old and new. Describing their style as out of the box but wearable, the trio behind FOU Custom Made – Asomaliu Tagi’ilima, Nora Harriman and Mary So’onaoso – say they want Pacific women to be confident in their designs.
“We want to empower women to be proud and embrace their bodies in all shapes and sizes,” says Asomaliu. “No matter their shape, anyone can rock a sassy, gorgeous outfit.”
A scan through FOU’s Facebook and Instagram accounts shows the company has been busy custom making a wide range of clothing for all occasions. It’s a small money earner for the FOU team who all have day jobs.
For enquiries on the perfect gift set contact FOU Custom here.
Follow the team on Instagram @fou_customade
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WOVEN BAGS AND MALU SCARVES
Who: Under The Bird
Under The Bird sells quality Pasifika products ranging from candles, jewellery, home décor & baby products, with a heavy Pacific Island influence and flavour.
Their range of woven bags come in various sizes and colours - the selection of hand painted akos are our favourite, sporting the Pacific’s stunning natural beauties: Bird’s of Paradise, Frangipani, Teuila flowers and more. The women’s printed elei scarves are a top pick too, uniquely highlighting the stunning Malu patterns of Samoa.
“We are also proud of the connections we have made in Samoa, dealing directly with amazing locals who we work closely with to bring you some beautiful, ethically sourced, handmade items, allowing them to support their families financially in the process.”
Shop online anytime here and follow them on Instagram @underthebird
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FRESH VISOR HATS FOR SUMMER AND SEKI NECK CANDY
Who: Panikeke
Panikeke’s finest has adorned the ears and necks of Pasifika folk for some time now, but if you have yet to get your hands on their products we have a couple recommendations for you and your besties!
The ‘Neck Candy’ range is soooo cool, have a look at the Taro Chain and the new Corned Beef Chain and you’ll see what we mean. Available in silver and gold styles, the neck Candy is the perfect last minute touch to your Xmas outfit. For a more sophisticated look, the new Lilo Tri Pearl Pendant is the go.
Visor’s are back and fresher than ever with Panikeke. Fala visors are a new commodity, and will no doubt keep you safe from the sun’s fierce rays this summer. Get in quick here.
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SPECIALLY CRAFTED EARRINGS
Who: Aolele Creations
Leone Samu Tui is the creative mind behind Aolele, see the description of her visions below!
AOLELE looks to the power of personal adornment to elevate our spirits, make bold statements, and celebrate cultural heritage and identity.
Inspired by alofa for contemporary Pacific art and heritage, the handmade collection injects fearless colour into celebrated Pacific motifs, embracing and reworking them as wearable pieces of art. AOLELE designs are intended to be worn as triumphant declarations of love for Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa or Oceania.
Shop Aolele here.
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BESPOKE HANDMADE EARRINGS
Who: DAM
DAM is a Pasifika creative who also specialises in creating and fashioning unique, handcrafted earrings; perfect for any situation! You can find out more about them at their Instagram page here!