Māori-owned fashion labels KaistorSt and Mitchell Vincent Collection are taking their first steps in the Southeast Asia marketplace this week with a fashion showcase in Bangkok.
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Māori-owned fashion labels KaistorSt and Mitchell Vincent Collection are taking their first steps in the Southeast Asia marketplace this week with a fashion showcase in Bangkok.
The event AHO: Connection and Continuity will weave together the traditions of Māori heritage with the dynamic energy of Bangkok, creating a celebration of artistry, collaboration, and cultural harmony.
The initiative is led by the Centre of Asia Pacific Excellence (CAPE) alumni and fashion designers Nichola Te Kiri and Mitchell Vincent in partnership with Ngā Hononga-ā-Kiwa (NHK), a programme that aims to increase Māori business engagement, capability and awareness internationally.
Te Kiri says the trip has two focuses; business and sharing mātauranga.
“We want to test and validate that our brands would be able to enter into the Thai market customer base. But we’ve also got some objectives;…