The Student Designer Show has officially rebranded as the Fiji Fashion Week Student Designer Show Presented by FIJI Water, following a new three-year sponsorship agreement. This partnership was announced by Fiji Fashion Week general manager Joan Kamikamica-Smith, who highlighted its significance in promoting emerging designers from secondary schools across Fiji.
Kamikamica-Smith remarked that the Student Designer Show has been a crucial component of Fiji Fashion Week, nurturing young creative talents throughout the nation. She emphasized that the platform consistently offers professional exposure, mentorship, and a prestigious stage for young designers to present their collections.
The new three-year agreement marks an “exciting new chapter” and underscores a shared commitment to excellence, creativity, sustainability, and youth empowerment. “We are super excited to have FIJI Water onboard as sponsors of the Student Designers Show, as our branding objectives align exceptionally well,” Kamikamica-Smith stated, noting that both organizations aim to celebrate world-class standards while promoting Fiji internationally.
This sponsorship will enhance arts development at the high school level, offering aspiring creatives opportunities to refine their skills, boost their confidence, and encourage innovation. Geoffrey Smith, director of external affairs for FIJI Water, expressed the company’s enthusiasm about this initiative. “As a proud sponsor, we’re delighted to support Fiji Fashion Week and emerging student designers through this inspiring platform that celebrates talent and creativity,” Smith said, pointing out that the passion and originality of these young designers signal a bright future for Fiji’s fashion industry.
The inaugural Fiji Fashion Week Student Designer Show Presented by FIJI Water is slated for Saturday, May 30, at the Vodafone Arena in Suva. The event promises to be a memorable celebration of the creativity and spirit of Fiji’s youth in fashion, marking a significant advancement in supporting local talent.