He founded Creative Pacific, an event designed to celebrate Pacific Islander culture through workshops, art, and a fashion runway.

Arthur Folasa, who gained fame as "Afa" Ah Loo during season 17 of Project Runway, has been identified as the victim who was fatally shot over the weekend during a "No Kings Protest" in Salt Lake City, UT. He was 39.

Beloved Samoan Designer and Cultural Visionary Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, or otherwise known as ‘Afa’ - an extraordinary designer, proud Samoan, and vibrant creative force whose life was taken far too soon.