Papua New Guinea’s potential in becoming a dynamic fashion and garment industry in the world is being recognised and supported by corporate and business houses in the country.
The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) this week presented a K25,000 cheque to the PNG Fashion Week (PNGFW) organising committee to host PNG’s first ever Fashion Week Event.
The PNGFW Event provides a platform for PNG designers to introduce and promote their work and also aims to help upcoming designers enhance their skills and grow into an established designer with credibility and recognition.
MRDC’s general manager for commercial, Clifford Kasi, said the event was a brilliant initiative to support.
He said MRDC sees this as an investment by helping to set the foundation for the future of the PNG fashion industry.
‘’The potential to become a powerhouse in the world is enormous. This sector is a sleeping giant. It is the other half of tourism that is not adequately cultivated to reach its fullest potential, therefore it is important to raise awareness to strengthen the sector‘s potential for development,” said Kasi during the cheque presentation.
He says the PNG Fashion Week should be an avenue for identifying talents, promoting and linking these talents with commercial opportunities.
PNGFW 2016 Event will kick off with workshops from August 17-19 at the Holiday Inn Hotel, followed by the Fashion Show on August 20 at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby.
Part of the proceeds from the fashion show will go towards supporting the Hospital Poroman Foundation and The Roger Hau’ofa Medical Appeal.