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𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐔 𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐔
The leading directory to explore, discover, and cast Aotearoa’s POC, Rainbow, and Disabled talent
Founder + Director @leonbristow

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EXIT 30: The Art of Style, @nzfashionwk 2026 presented by @giltrapgroup

@maretadavidson @beingsdotco wears @lizmitchellatelier wool vest and brooch (2026), @11miranda.brown11 wool skirt (2002), @penitaehia_official shell headpiece (2021).

Photographer / @matt.hurley
Runway photography / @madebyradical
Creative director + stylist / @danahwa
Associate stylist / @courtneyjoe_
Executive producer / @bexlawson
Show producer / @sonjademari
Make-up / @emmakpmakeup @aleph.beauty
Hair / @dannypatohair @davinesnz
Wardrobe / @juliathompson11 @natashaovely @levii.tan @katherimge @mimalg_ by @beingsdotco

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EXIT 9: The Art of Style, @nzfashionwk 2026 presented by @giltrapgroup

Multi-disciplinary artist @peter._.wing @beingsdotco wears coat from @nz_opera’s production of Semele (2020) by Tracey Grant Lord, @nom_d sweatshirt (2026), @porterjames trousers (2026), @lizmitchellnz collar and cuffs (2026).

Photographer / @matt.hurley
Runway photography / @madebyradical
Audience photography / @greta.kenyon
Creative director + stylist / @danahwa
Associate stylist / @courtneyjoe_
Executive producer / @bexlawson
Show producer / @sonjademari
Make-up / @emmakpmakeup @aleph.beauty
Hair / @dannypatohair @davinesnz
Wardrobe / @juliathompson11 @natashaovely @levii.tan @katherimge @mimalg_ by @beingsdotco

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This year, @leonbristow was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.

But behind the recognition is a much bigger story.

For Léon, being Māori in an industry where our people remain significantly underrepresented has meant more than bringing a different creative perspective. It has meant speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. Advocating when nobody else will. Carrying conversations that were never written into the job description.

And turning that responsibility into action.

Through his work as an Art Director and the creation of @beingsdotco , Léon is challenging who gets represented, who gets to tell our stories, and who gets a seat in the rooms where decisions are made.

Because original thinking doesn’t come from filling rooms with people who all think, live and see the world the same way.
It comes from difference.

Read Léon Bristow’s full kōrero via the link in our bio.

📷 @zicooneillrutene taken in Tāmaki Makaurau by @beingsdotco

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we just wanted to share a reminder to our incredible talent that YOUR WORK MATTERS 🤎

still opportunities are pitched as “exposure”, without acknowledging the time, effort, and skills contributed

we are here to tautoko your journey, please reach out if you have any pātai

if they can pay for the venue and lighting, they can pay for the talent 🤷🏽‍♂️ taken in Aotearoa by @beingsdotco

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2 months ago

Meet @leonbristow, a 2026 Finalist for the @gomedia_nz Young New Zealander of the Year Award.

#NZOTY #NZOTY2026 by @beingsdotco

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7 months ago

we are comin’ in hawt 2026 ❤️‍🔥 so good to see work by our talent ranked among the best in the country. thank you @campaignbrief

big ups to @hexlodge @finchcompany @deloitte_nz & the team. huge fans over here 🙌🏽✨

and of course our stunning talent @thejacklawton 🤎 taken in Aotearoa by @beingsdotco

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Meet @leonbristow (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Manu, Ngāti Hāmoa), Semi-Finalist for the 2026 @gomedia_nz Young New Zealander of the Year Te Mātātahi o te Tau.

As Founder of @beingsdotco, he is driving inclusion and equity through storytelling and design in Aotearoa’s creative industries.

Find out how he's shaping Aotearoa at nzawards.org.nz

#NZOTY #NZOTY2026 by @beingsdotco

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9 months ago

so good to see our beautiful talent getting invited to and representing at PR events like this 🙌🏽

a sneak peek at the new Curve Collection release by @thewarehousenz with stunning speakers like @jessmolina and @thisismeagankerr

good vibes and empowering conversations ✨

big mihi to @emptylocket @thisismangonz

#thewarehousecurve #thewarehousenz #thewarewhare taken in Aotearoa by @beingsdotco

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a year ago

In a 2022 renews documentary a man commented on @steviehancoxmonk ‘s top surgery “What a waste of a great pair of tits”.

Our phenomenal talent has since matched this sentiment with photos of their post-op chest to fundraise towards supporting more top surgeries.

We absolute tautoko Stevie and this kaupapa, and if you’re keen to support, check out wasteoftits.com

All profits go to @stuffedolivesmarinatedinoil for their surgery. taken in Aotearoa by @beingsdotco

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in Aotearoa’s most competitive design awards BEINGS was up for three finalists against some of the biggest budgets and most seasoned industry professionals - and we won.

very proud to share we came out with a GOLD in design craft: photography, and two SILVERS in social good and small scale websites

with only a bare skeleton team, and some government funding we ranked up next to the best - because our kaupapa was strong

a big mihi to everyone who has, and continues to support us x

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@grafik.nz
@francescarter
@leonbristow
@pieta.bouma
@mami.e1121
@peter._.wing
@asresou
@nomuna_mrbt
@pounamu.rurawhe
@jayonyeiwu
@archangelgabe__
@villalemanu
@trendallpulini
@rae_makeup
@shanecyrus
@marydahfairy
@badboitautau
@publiclibrarypr

@bestdesignawards by @beingsdotco

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a year ago

storming is an understatement ⚡️
they were eating up on the runways and we were living for it ✨ because model they did

a big mihi from us to @nzfashionwk and the phenomenal designers 🤎 x

photography 📷 @ryanpatrickphotography @radlab_ taken in Shed 10 by @beingsdotco

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a year ago

we heard @nzfashionwk was back in full force and couldn’t help but partake in the soiree

congratulations to all our models above who walked the runway for some outstanding designers

and a big mihi to @danahwa 🤎 x

photo 📷 @ryanpatrickphotography @bypaigehare @radlab_ taken in Shed 10 by @beingsdotco

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