Founded in 2022 in Portland, Oregon by fashion producer Andrew Faalogo, Le Pasefika Runway was created to celebrate and uplift the voices of BIPOC, LGBTQ2SIA+, Pacific Islander and more designers, all under one roof. More than just a fashion show, it is a bold, community-driven platform that champions diversity, inclusivity, and self-expression in an industry that has often overlooked these voices.
The spotlight extends beyond designers to include models of all body types, abilities, and backgrounds. Our shows have featured first-time designers and models, many of whom never imagined themselves on a runway. What they found was not just visibility, but empowerment and community.
Now entering our fifth year, the show welcomes a new group of designers and models ready to take the stage. For some designers this is the first time debuting a full collection, and for many models it will be their very first runway walk.
Le Pasefika Runway continues to pave a new path in fashion, one where representation is not a trend but a foundation. A space where stories are told through style, identity is honored through design, and every person is celebrated exactly as they are.
