Tributes honor fashion designer killed in Utah protest

• In an Instagram post, actor Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced the main character in "Moana," said she wore one of his designs for the world premiere of the film's sequel, which she called "the most significant event of my career," last year.
• "Your artistry will never be forgotten; and neither will your peaceful protest," she said.

Between the lines: In 2019, Ah Loo competed in Season 17 of "Project Runway."

• Democratic state Rep. Verona Mauga told KSL-TV that Ah Loo was the first Samoan to appear on the reality TV show.
• "That was a big deal — to have someone of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage be able to break into the fashion industry, and he's done amazing work for fabulous people," she said, per KSL-TV.

Zoom in: Ah Loo is survived by his wife and two children.

• A GoFundMe was created to help Ah Loo's family and cover his funeral expenses.