2022 NGCB Runway

NGCB RUNWAY22 was a fusion of ‘modern marvels and indigenous art’ that celebrated timeless traditions and cultural diversity. With the theme “Throwback 80s” – designers showed cased a collection celebrating the iconic 80s fashion era that shaped modern-day fashion and continues to influence the world of fashion, styles and trends.

Five (5) established designer and one (1) emerging designer showcased their latest collections under their labels and one collection based on the runway theme. The collections where beautifully worn and showcased by 36 of our trained models and 13 from Baiwa label.

The five (5) established designers were:

  1. Florence Jaukae Kamel, Label: Jauke Bilum Products
    • Goroka Bilum Weavers collections 1 & 2
    • FJK Spiral collection
  2. Natasha Tamanabae, Label: Baiwa
    • Di-Elle collection
    • Nasi Da collection
  3. Anna Amos, Label: AA Tribal
    • AA collections 1 & 2
  4. Diana Wilkins, Label: Itatie
    • Ulaan collection
    • Havah collection
  5. Hazel Navuru, Label: Creative Fashion PNG
    • Funky fun collection
    • Warrior

One (1) emerging designer:

  1. Kathryn Turbarat , Label: JayMal Designs
    • Stylish feel collection
Event Sponsors

This event was made possible by the following sponsors.

Major Sponsors

  1. PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
  2. National Gaming Control Board
  3. SP Brewery Ltd
  4. NCD Governor, Powes Parkop
  5. PHA Insurance
  6. National Cultural Commission
  7. Investment Promotion Authority
  8. Kokonas Indastri Korporation (KIK)

Other sponsors 

  1. Trends Beauty International
  2. Digicel PNG Group
  3. PNG Air
  4. Goodman Fielder

Media & Event partners

  1. TV:  TVWAN, NBC TV, EMTV,
  2. Radio: Kalang Advertising Ltd (FM100 & HOT97FM), NBC Radio,
  3. Print Media : Sunday Business,  Wantok Niuspepa,  The National
  4. Online: Loop PNG, Inside PNG, ABC,
  5. PNG Government
  6. Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
  7. Australian Government
  8. Autonomous Bougainville Government
  9. Paradise Private Hospital
  10. Frangipani Printing