Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What started as a direct message on social media is now turning into the opportunity of a lifetime for Kona based designer Jamiana Tan. The owner and founder of Hilia Swim was curious if the invitation to the prestigious New York Fashion Week's Premier Runway 7 was even real.

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