Vale Afa Ah Loo.
June 20 2025
“Afa was a true force in the global fashion scene, having participated in countless platforms around the world.
We remember his incredible presence on Project Runway and even his prestigious showcasing of designs at Buckingham Palace for the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange.
Through it all, Afa seamlessly blended traditional Samoan motifs with contemporary elegance, creating a unique and powerful voice that resonated globally.” – FIJI RUNWAY
“Renowned Samoan fashion designer Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known as Afa Ah Loo, was fatally shot at the “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has confirmed.
Mr Ah Loo, an “innocent bystander” at the protest, died despite efforts by paramedics to save his life, police said.” – ABC [Aus]
“It’s taken me a few days to build the courage to write this. And the longer I left it, the heavier it got. It never occurred to me last week that today I’d be sitting here, trying to find the strength to say these words about Afa.
Our last conversation was about plans, life, baking, friends, projects, jokes and random comebacks that had nothing to do with what we were talking about. That was him, spontaneous, unpredictable, always full of life.” – Maryjane Schwenke, Founder/Director – Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts