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

Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a beloved fashion designer and former 'Project Runway' contestant, was killed during a protest in Salt Lake City when gunfire broke out. The incident has left the community mourning the loss of a creative spirit dedicated to Pacific Island artists.

SALT LAKE CITY — Police said Utah resident Arthur Folasa Ah Loo died after he was shot during the "No Kings" demonstration downtown Saturday night. Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a Samoan fashion designer, was fatally shot at a protest Saturday. Ah Loo, known for his work on 'Project Runway,' was an innocent bystander.

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.