After Ah Loo’s final designs were modeled, Vera returned to the runway with her mother and brother Isaac to close out the collection, as a video of the late designer played on a wall as a backdrop.

Ah Loo gained prominence as a contestant on season 17 of the reality show “Project Runway” in 2019. He was the first fashion designer of Pacific Islander origin to be on the show and finished ...

Ah Loo was born in Samoa and was known by most people as Afa. State Rep. Verona Mauga said that he was all about doing “the good things for his neighbors and community.” ...

This undated photo shows Utah State Rep. Verona Mauga and Arthur Afa Ah Loo. (Mauga via AP) Author: SAFIYAH RIDDLE and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press Published: 11:05 AM EDT June 17, 2025 ...

Ah Loo’s participation on “Project Runway” in 2019 expanded his presence in the fashion industry. However, being the first Samoan to participate in the show, among many other feats, made him ...

MORE | Afa Ah Loo: Fashion designer identified as shooting victim in Salt Lake 'No Kings' protest Community mourns death of man killed in Salt Lake protest Ah Loo was born and raised in Samoa but ...

Ah Loo was a contestant in 2019 on Bravo’s “Project Runway,” a reality show where fashion designers compete in front of celebrity judges to create runway looks on tight deadlines.