Winners Of Westfield Style Pasifika Fashion Awards

Diversity Is Highlighted By Winners Of Westfield Style Pasifika Fashion Award 2004.

The Supreme Award Winner for the Westfield Style Pasifika 2004 Fashion Award is an extraordinary and talented young designer, Charmaine Love (26) 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.

"This is a great accolade to a big talent," said the Producer and Director of Westfield Style Pasifika, Stan Wolfgramm, "and the judges were unanimous in their choice."

The Overall Highly Commended Award went to one of the most glamorous garments in the show, the winner of the Hero Category and was designed by Jennifer Jones of Auckland. It is titled 'Hibiscus Heaven' and has been inspired by the Hero community and the hibiscus flower.

Sponsored by the Aids Foundation the Hero category celebrates the gay community in New Zealand.

Commenting on her entries, Charmaine Love said: "My collection of six garments that I entered this year draws inspiration from traditional and contemporary Maori design and art with a focus on weaving, neutral tones and traditional Maori