Fiji Fashion Week (FJFW) is proud to announce its inaugural fashion showcase in Sydney, Australia, after 17 successful years of highlighting Fijian fashion in Fiji. On Saturday, 23 November 2024, at Paddington RSL Auditorium, FJFW will present the Fiji Fashion Week Sydney Show, a first-of-its-kind event for the Australian market, spotlighting the exceptional talent of 12 Fijian designers.

Our objective is to give Fijian Fashion Designers the opportunity to seek new markets, engage in potential collaborations, experience the local fashion retail industry and to be establishing relationships with the relevant wholesalers for supplies such as fabric.

The event will serve as a cultural exchange and a platform to introduce the unique, exotic fashion of Fiji to the vast Australian fashion retail industry. With summer just around the corner in Australia, Fijian designers will unveil collections perfect for the season. Alongside fashion, the show will incorporate elements of Fijian heritage, including traditional performances, music, and dance.

The Fiji High Commissioner, His Excellency Ajay Bhai Amrit and Fiji Trade Commissioner, Mr. Daniel Stow, will be the Chief Guests, welcoming an audience of around 350 guests including fashion industry buyers, media, and cultural enthusiasts.

The Fijian Fashion Show Spectacular is not only a celebration of fashion but also a vibrant display of Fiji’s rich culture, making it a perfect feature for ABC Pacific as well. The show’s unique blend of fashion, traditional performances, and entertainment will resonate with audiences both in Australia and across the Pacific.

Ellen Whippy-Knight, Managing Director of Fiji Fashion Week, said, “This event marks an exciting new chapter for Fijian fashion. We have just featured in a Fashion Conference in Moscow; Russia and we are now eager to showcase our designers’ incredible talent and cultural heritage to the Australian fashion community and look forward to making this an annual highlight on the Sydney fashion calendar.”

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 23 November 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Paddington RSL Auditorium, Sydney
Chief Guests: His Excellency Ajay Bhai Amrit, Fiji High Commissioner and Mr. Daniel Stow, Fiji Trade Commissioner

For further inquiries or to confirm attendance, please contact:

Ellen Whippy-Knight
Email: ellen@fijifashionweek.com.fj Phone: 0411 411 011

David Solomone
Email: pr@fijifashionweek.com.fj Phone: +679-2288891