The University of Papua New Guinea – UPNG, in collaboration with the PNG Fashion and Design Week LTD – PNGFNDW successfully hosted its Runway Show on the 29th of June during the school semester break.
The UPNG Runway was a platform for the university students who aspire in the fashion industry to showcase their passion and skills in art and design.
A total of 30 models and 7 designers were selected to showcase their designs to the general student body and in front of the PNGFNDW judges. The three top designers; Susan Maiasa, Edith Tubal, and Zamma Eliakim along with the top ten models will take part in the main PNGFNDW Runway “Fashion for Peace ” in August.
The UPNG Creative Director George Kurokuro said there is a lot of potential from university students in terms of fashion and design.
“The show was a success. The platform helped our students to develop their credibility, creativity, and artistic skills through fashion, model and design”, said Kurokuro.
Kurokuro further addressed that the designers from UPNG were mainly first year and second year creative arts students. He also appreciated the PNGFNDW team for assisting the young designers with tailoring and mentoring the students in the lead up to the show.
The CEO and Founder of PNG Fashion and Design Week Janet Sios was really impressed with the outcome of the show.
“I am really impressed with the collaboration with the university in rooting these raw talents. We have students who are passionate about arts and design and I am glad we have given them the platform to showcase what they are capable of doing”, said Sios.
“We aim to bring these young talents out and expose their skills in art and design and make them known to be household names in the PNG fashion industry”, added Sios.
Sios further acknowledged the support from Tourism Promotion Authority, UPNG Student Services, UPNG Student Representative Council, and all other business houses and individuals who participate to make the show for our students come alive.The main PNGFNDW Runway will be on August 19th at the Stanley’s Hotel, advocating the theme “Fashion for Peace ”. The show will feature the three top UPNG designers. Tickets for the show will be out soon.
