Late Utah fashion designer Afa Ah Loo, who was killed at Salt Lake City’s "No Kings" protest, was memorialized by friends and ...

After Ah Loo’s final designs were modeled, Vera returned to the runway with her mother and brother Isaac to close out the ...

Friends, family and fans of Afa Ah Loo — who was shot and killed during a protest — clapped and hooted Friday for each of his creations that others helped finish after his death.

Vera Ah Loo, daughter of Arthur “Afa” Ah Loo, and Alex, a friend, perform a song during a celebration of life for Afa at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Ah Loo and Powell were working on an upcoming August fashion show when he died. Powell said “the show will continue” and honor Ah Loo’s unwavering vision for his community.

Ah Loo also co-founded Creative Pacific, a nonprofit that supports Pacific Islander artists and designers. The organisation was set to host a fashion show at the end of July, according to NBC News.

Ah Loo had also recently designed an outfit for Hawaiian actor Auliʻi Cravalho, who is the star of “Moana 2.” She wore that outfit on the red carpet premiere for the film in November.

But Afa Ah Loo’s legacy lives on through some of the fabrics he has created over the years. "Totally heartbreaking, so sad, so tragic and oh my goodness, there are no words,” said Gwen Jessop ...

A vigil was held for Afa Ah Loo, killed during a protest. Nearly 100 people gathered to honor Ah Loo with flowers and candles. Friend Richard Wolfgramm described Ah Loo as a dedicated humanist and ...

Ah Loo was born in Samoa and has lived in Utah for about a decade, his friend Benjamin Powell said. Mauga, who was born in Hawaii, was at the "No Kings" protest a few blocks from where Ah Loo was ...

Laura Ah Loo, his wife, wore a flowy, green dress adorned with a yellow lei. It was one of the best dresses of the night, Telesia Afeaki Tonga, the event’s emcee said, because she was one of his ...

Ah Loo was born in Samoa and has lived in Utah for about a decade, his friend Benjamin Powell said. Mauga, who was born in Hawaii, was at the “No Kings" protest a few blocks from where Ah Loo ...