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Nā Wehi: Pacific Islander Fashion Show & Primo Beer Sponsorship

September 2, 2013

NA WEHI
Nā Wehi Fashion Show

Partnership highlight  ·  Primo Beer x Nā Wehi Fashion Show

From Sponsor Outreach to Event Day: Producing Nā Wehi with Primo Beer

From identifying and securing Primo Beer as the title sponsor to managing logistics, branded materials, and event-day execution.

Nā Wehi “the adornments” was a Pacific Islander fashion show and fundraiser held at Hula Halāu ‘O Lilinoe in Carson, CA, benefiting the Sandwich Islands Network, a 24/7 internet radio station dedicated to island music and entertainment. The event brought together six Pacific Islander designers, four live musical acts, boutique vendors, and community members from across Southern California.

Connecting Primo Beer — Hawai‘i’s Original Beer — as the title sponsor was just the start. I was proud and thankful to lead outreach, negotiation to secure the partnership, and everything required to bring that sponsorship to life on the ground: coordinating product delivery, producing branded print materials including banners and posters, and ensuring the Primo presence was visible and cohesive throughout the venue.

The result was a genuine celebration of Pacific Islander fashion, music, and culture, backed by a brand the community celebrated for its inclusion.

What the sponsorship & support looked like

  • Identified Primo Beer as the title sponsor and led all outreach and negotiation to secure the partnership
  • Coordinated product logistics, getting Primo Beer to the event as the exclusive beverage sponsor
  • Procured branded print materials including banners and posters for on-site brand visibility
  • Supported community outreach and event promotion
  • Captured event-day UGC to document the show, the designers, and the community
Designers
Show Me Your Pukana Tatau Hinano Island Edge Designs Missing Polynesia
Live performances
Manny Lagod Angelline Pumana Mindless Groove
Emcees
Anamativa Grey Niumata Eddie Kaulukukui
Title sponsor
Primo Beer — Hawaiʻi’s Original Beer
Benefiting
Sandwich Islands Network

From the event

Primo Beer, event sponsor
Emcees Anamativa Grey Niumata and Eddie Kaulukukui
Nā Wehi models on the runway
Nā Wehi Fashion Show models
Nā Wehi Fashion Show
Show Me Your Pukana
Nā Wehi guests
Nā Wehi emcees

Photos by Heleloa & Pukana Face: Nā Wehi Fashion Show at Hula Halāu ‘O Lilinoe, Carson CA

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by Heather 

About Heather

Heather is the creator of Heleloa.com, a directory of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander news, business, events and people throughout Southern California.

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