I’ve known Kini Zamora for almost eight years. The man is super laid back, almost shy. Competing on Lifetime’s fashion design hit “Project Runway” in 2014 was not only about stretching his design muscles but really coming out of his comfort zone to…
Model Citizen features inspirational individuals in fashion, art and entertainment who utilize their talents for the good of the community. Kini Zamora, fan favorite and finalist on Lifetime’s “Project Runway” season 13, has been paying it forward since returning from…
“I want to make clothes that people will wear, not styles that will make a big splash on the runway.” This quote by the late iconic designer, Oscar de la Renta, certainly sums up the “Project Runway” season 13 finale. Let…
With the “Project Runway” season finale happening tomorrow, Thursday, Oct, 23, it looks to be a close race between the top four designers. Yes, I have been able to interview Hawaii’s Kini Zamora after the challenges, but I really have…
With so many reality shows, scripted and non-scripted out there, almost anyone can be famous or infamous whether they’re talented or not. But sometimes, just sometimes, we get it right. That’s what’s happening with Kini Zamora. There was a sort…
Kini Zamora fans gathered at the Pau Hana Lounge on Thursday night to watch “Project Runway” episode 8, the rainway challenge. We all knew it would be an epic runway show — we’re talking rain on the runway; but no one…
Before I get into my recap, big announcement… you’ll have a chance to watch the next episode of “Project Runway” with Kini Zamora himself on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Pau Hana Lounge at 746 Kohou St., from 5-9 p.m.…
Photos provided by Lifetime. Last Thursday’s episode 6 seemed a bit off. No, it wasn’t the weirdness and unlikely pairing of mentor Tim Gunn walking guest judge Dita Von Teese down the aisle. But a couple of “sketch” things did…
Photos provided by Lifetime As I bask in the glow of Monday night’s Primetime Emmy’s red carpet scene, I can’t help but think Heidi Klum would have nailed it if she chose Kini Zamora’s body con number to wear to…
During this past Thursday’s Project Runway episode 4, the enigmatic Tim Gunn gave Hawaii’s Kini Zamora two major compliments; saying, “You should change your name to speedy,” and calling him “Mr. Technique.” This week’s challenge was about transforming a vintage…
Back to future should have been the name of Thursday’s challenge. In celebration of Marie Claire’s 20th anniversary, the designers were tasked to create a look inspired by their life in 1994, to be worn 2034. Hawaii’s Kini Zamora was…
Fun, fun, fun! On Thursday “Project Runway” mentor Tim Gunn presented the “unconventional challenge,” with designers incorporating the movie-watching experience into fashion designs. They could take only what they could carry, including film reels, concession treats, wire, scripts, set materials,…
On Thursday, Hawaii’s own, or specifically Kapolei’s own, Kiniokahokuloa “Kini” Zamora made his debut on Lifetime’s “Project Runway” season 13.Zamora, a graduate of Honolulu Community College’s Fashion Technology program, furthered his studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.…
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