Entrepreneur and fashion designer Florence Fineanganofo is a creative designer for her brand wear Ta’ahine and has been designing clothes for about seven years.
Originally from Tonga and Solomon Islands, the emerging fashion designer lives in Suva and is married with two children.
“I started my clothing design journey in 2015 creating custom made pieces for my customers,” she said.
In 2019 Ms Fineanganofo joined the Fiji Fashion Week as an emerging designer and later established her brand Ta’ahine Clothing in 2021.
“Ta’ahine is a Tongan word meaning women. I came up with the name because I design specifically women’s clothing and wanted a name that resonates that, at the same time it represents where I’m from.
“I created Ta’ahine in May 2021. It is an online clothing business. My clothing is for young independent women who love to have fun, going on adventures, confident and very free spirited.”
She believes in creating very simple pieces for her clientele. Ms Fineanganofo has planned her inaugural show on April 23 at the Pearl South Pacific Resort at Pacific Harbour this year.
“The Ta’ahine brand launch event is an opportunity I created to showcase my talent and creativity in the fashion industry and grow my business.”
The launch would also give her an opportunity to showcase her designs and allow her clientele to see her designs in person.
She said the launch would also create a space for young models, photographers, make-up artists, local artists to showcase their talents.
Ta’ahine Fiji will be conducting a model casting tomorrow at the ANZ Stadium Concourse from 10am to 12pm.
