“Dorothy Parker once said that ‘creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye’. This is something that rings true with Epeli Tuibeqa. From the first moment I met him he has always carried a scrapbook with different designs of dresses and some wild but very beautiful creations. When I became a Hibiscus contestant sponsored by Suva City Council, they had asked me if I had anyone in mind to design my attire for the main nights, they wanted someone who is creative and passionate. I knew that person was Epeli. Epeli didn’t ask for much from me but just to be recognised as a designer and an artist through the designs.He is committed, dedicated, passionate, puts us first and sees it through, he is an artist, during my pageant days he was my hair dresser, my make-up artist, most importantly my confidante. His hard work was rewarded when we won the best dress that year and the crown. Epeli takes dedication, passion and art to whole different level, he takes your ideas, envisions it (the materials, the designs, the fabric, etc.), puts it on paper and brings it to life.”"