Fiji Fashion Week 2017 - Designer Information Kit

Designer Information Kit

Suva Fiji Islands

Produced by Fashion Week Limited

What is Fiji Fashion Week For 10 years, Fiji Fashion Week has been the centre for fashion in the Pacific. It is the destination of choice for designers launching their careers and for those wanting to increase their brand exposure in the region. More than 450 designers from around the world have shown at our event, including designers from: Australia, Belgium, Cook Islands, Fiji, France, India, Italy, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Tahiti and USA. For 2017, our program is longer and larger than it has ever been starting with ‘UPCYCLED’ our launch fashion show on 23 April and finishing with our ‘GOLD Show’ on 3 June. Yes, a month of fashion-related activities and events – because what we have in store for the 10th anniversary, can’t fit into one week.

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Who attends Fiji Fashion Week?

Over each of the three regular nightly collections shows, our audience exceeds 1800 guests representing fashion influencers, local celebrities, local and international media, buyers and retailers, sponsors, ticket holders and VVIP guests.

We invite you to showcase to our niche: Trendsetters

How to apply

65% women

Please complete the attached

Ages 23 – 45

registration form and return to designer@fijifashionweek.com.fj by 15 February 2017.

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The Program Day and date

Time

Activity

Venue

Saturday 22 March

10am

Miss Teen Model Competition

Suva Civic Centre

Saturday 23 April

7pm

FJFW 10th Anniversary Dinner

Suva Civic Centre

Friday 28 April

5pm

Tedx Suva

TBC

Wednesday 3 May

7pm

Chicks at the Flicks

Damodar Cinema

Saturday 13 May

10am

Boutique Window Competition Launch

Across Suva

Wednesday 17 May

12noon

FJFW 10th Anniversary Retrospective

MHCC

Tuesday 23 May

12.30

Pop-up Show

Suva City

Wednesday 24 May

12 noon

Charity Lunch

Novotel Poolside

Thursday 25 May

6pm

Pacific Island Fashion Week Show

Vodafone Arena

Friday 26 May

6pm

Trendsetters Show

Vodafone Arena

Saturday 27 May

9.30am

Children’s Show

Vodafone Arena

11am

Student Show & Fashion Design Seminar

Vodafone Arena

6pm

The Gold Couture Show

Vodafone Arena

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The Details FJFW17 will be held at the Vodafone Arena, Suva, Fiji Islands - one of Suva’s largest venues, the home of festivals, concerts, sporting events and trade shows. During FJFW, the arena is transformed into a sophisticated and stylish venue for our runway shows, featuring VIP area, with restaurant, designer sales space, after parties and more.

Our production includes: State of the art lighting – 80 LED HD Extra White Parcan lights creating a shadow free platform, showcasing your collection in the perfect light for audience and photographers.

Audio that fills the venue creating a complete aural landscape to compliment your collection on the runway A dramatic 28 metres x 3m runway with a full LED panelled entrance Interior décor conceptualised by Fiji’s best party and event organisers and themed to our GOLD FJFW 10th Anniversary event.

An integrated trade space for you to conduct sales following your showcase.

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The Layout

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About the Shows FJFW 2017 will showcase Spring/Summer 2018 Collections for women, men and children.

Saturday 23 April Upcycled

What is old is gold again. FJFW steps into sustainable fashion and creativity by showcasing designs remodelled and recreated from second hand clothes

5 Designers

Thursday 25 June

Pacific Island Fashion Show

12 Pacific nations represented by their best designers

12 Designers

Friday 26 June

Trendsetters Show

Creative and vibrant fashion forecasting

12 Designers

Saturday 27 June

Children’s Wear Show

Contemporary children’s collections

10 Designers

The Gold Couture Show

The crème de la crème of Fijian and International Designers

14 Designers

Designer category definitions Emerging

Established

May or may not hold formal qualifications in Fashion or related industry

May or may not hold formal qualifications in Fashion or related industry

Has produced at least one collection in the past 12 months

Has produced more than one collection in the past 12 months

Retail Experience

Limited, not stocked, completing one-off custom orders

Retailing for at least 24 months in online or physical boutiques

Industry experience

Member of a fashion industry association

Member of a fashion industry association

Design Experience

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A minimum of 5 years’ design experience

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Number of looks Upcycled All designers

Maximum 2 pieces

Children’s Show All designers

10 - 12 pieces

Pacific Show All designers

10 – 12 pieces

All other shows Emerging Designers

12 pieces only

Established Designers

12 – 15 pieces

About our Models Fiji Fashion Week models are cast through auditions and are trained by Models Fiji to prepare for our event. We use models of the following sizes and height: Female

Male

Size range 8, 10, 12

Size range 32, 34

Minimum height 5’8” / 172cms

Minimum height 5’11” / 180cms

A maximum of 15 models is assigned to each designer. Photographs and measurements will be provided to you 6 – 8 weeks before the show. If you are showing swimwear, please also note this on the registration form as we will assign a swimwear group for your collection.

* Based on Australian standard sizes, however not all models are exact sample sizes.

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Designer Selection Designers are selected based on:

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Completed registration form

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Design experience

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Concepts and designs

Register via our website at www.fijifashionweek.com.fj or print and return a copy to designer@fijifashionweek.com.fj by 15 February 2017. Please complete all parts of the form as it is critical for the selection of our designers. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

FJFW strongly promotes the development and participation of emerging and established designers in our shows. We will select designers based upon a balanced mix of the two categories. The Gold Couture Show is dedicated to Established Designers only.

A storyboard for the collection that you would like to show is mandatory irrespective of design experience. Your storyboard enables FJFW to consider your look and where it will fit into the show. It should include fabric swatches, the front and back of a design and colour palette. If you are selected, your storyboard may be used to promote your participation in the event. Storyboard is to be submitted as part of registration by 15 February 2017 and is vital to the judging of our designer awards.

FJFW will confirm participation for all designers by 1 March 2017.

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Guidelines for Upcycled Your collection for this show should be: No more than 2 pieces Created from secondhand garments.

For men or women Please photograph the original garment and submit the image to designer@fijifashionweek.com.fj by 1 April 2017.

Photos will be displayed on the runway during your collection to be compared to your innovative upcycled garment.

Next Steps Once you are confirmed in any of the FJFW17 shows, you will receive a log on and password to access the Fiji Fashion Week Designer Portal on www.fijifashionweek. com.fj. This portal will contain relevant information about the show, a checklist of key dates that need to be met for consideration in the FJFW Awards and allow you to update your biographical information.

Designers confirmed in FJFW17 should also supply the following: 1. Finished garments: FJFW is the premiere fashion event in the Pacific and it is imperative for us to only show garments that are runway ready and finished to industry standards. A finished garment that you intend to show should be sent / delivered to the FJFW Office. If you are unable to present a garment in Fiji, please send a detailed photograph of the outside of a garment shown on a model and a photograph of the inside garment showing seams or hem finishes or other major construction. Please arrange for FJFW quality screening by 15 April 2017.

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Designer Fees Designer fees are calculated based on whether you are a Fiji-based or International designer and include: Venue and staging Show production Sound and lighting Hair & make-up team with beauty look decided by FJFW

Fiji-based designer Fees Fiji National residing in Fiji Non-Fiji national residing in Fiji Children’s Show: FJD $300 Emerging Designer: FJD $600 Established Designer: FJD $1000

Event administration One model per garment look to the maximum for your showcase A pre-scheduled group fitting (group fitting will be scheduled the week of the event – attendance is mandatory) 2 x tickets for the show you are participating in Row D

International designer Fees All designers residing out of Fiji Children’s Show: FJD $1300 Emerging Designer: FJD $2200 Established Designer: FJD $4000

Inclusion on event website with link to your label web or Facebook page for one year Inclusion in our online and print marketing campaigns Digital images and video of your collection International designer fees also include: 4 nights’ accommodation for 1 person at FJFW Official Hotel with breakfast included

Designer fees are to be paid following notification that you have been selected to participate. Once confirmed a 50% deposit is due within 2 weeks. Final payment due 15 April, 2017.

Transfers from hotel to event venues

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Awards Fiji Fashion Week recognises creative talent and achievements in the following categories: Designer of the Year A Fijian designer who has made a significant impression on the fashion industry in the past 12 months Rising Star Award A Fijian designer who is showing promise of a successful career in fashion Special Achievement Award A Fijian designer who has made a significant contribution to the development and growth of the fashion industry in Fiji Children’s Designer of the Year A Fijian designer who is innovating or furthering children’s wear in Fiji Textile Excellence Award A Fijian designer who is creating their own fabric and / or printing or embellishing the surface of the fabric People’s Choice Award A Fijian designer who has captured the support of the Fijian Community.

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Entry into the FJFW is not automatic. Award eligibility is based on meeting all the requirements below: 1. Meet all deadlines contained in this kit (Please see the summary of key dates at the end of this document) 2. Be a Fiji citizen (residing within or outside Fiji) 3. Have made payment of the registration fees in full by the due dates 4. Must provide a storyboard for the collection 5. Meet the minimum requirements for nomination in the designer categories of Emerging or Established as described on page 7 of this Information Kit 6. Textile Award is not vetted using a designer category – you can be an emerging or established designer.

FJFW Awards do not apply to the Upcycled Show on 23 April 2017.

Designers eligible for awards nomination will be notified by email on 9 May 2017.

A judging panel of fashion industry professionals (media, designers, retailers, etc) will be brought together for the Fiji Fashion Week Awards. Judging will happen on the day of your show at FJFW17 using the following criteria and points allocations:

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Award

Criteria

Points

Winner Announced

Designer of the Year

Collection sits well with international trends forecasting (use of seasonal colour palette, design details, fabric selection etc) or shows significant creativity and innovation

15

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Collection meets industry standards for quality and production

15

Collection is cohesive, fits well and is styled appropriately for the runway

10

12-15 garments produced

5

Look book and marketing materials prepared

5

Established designers only Rising Star Award

Collection sits well with international trends forecasting (use of seasonal colour palette, design details, fabric selection etc) or shows significant creativity or innovation

15

Business acumen and ability to succeed in the fashion industry

15

Collection is cohesive, fits well and is styled appropriately for the runway

10

Collection meets industry standard for quality and production

5

12 garments produced

5

Friday 26 May 2017

Emerging designers only Special Achievement Award

Demonstrated contribution to the development of the fashion industry in Fiji

10

Ongoing professional development

10

Demonstrated business acumen and sustained growth of own business

10

Demonstrated contribution to raising awareness of the Fiji fashion industry abroad

10

Saturday 27 May 2017 All nominees will receive a complimentary ticket to the show.

Emerging or Established designer

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Award

Criteria

Points

Winner Announced

Textile Designer of the Year

Design concept reflects international fashion trends (use of seasonal colour palette, design details, fabric selection etc) or shows significant creativity and innovation

15

Collection inspiration is evident in design concept

15

Saturday 27 May 2017.

All nominees will receive a complimentary ticket to the show.

Design concept is durable and appropriate for the garment

10

Design is realised using sustainable or eco-products or techniques

5

Overall effect

5

Emerging or established designers Children’s Designer of the Year

Collection sits well with international trends forecasting (use of seasonal colour palette, design details, fabric selection etc) or shows significant creativity and innovation

10

Collection is cohesive, fits well and is styled appropriately for the runway

10

Collection is appropriate to the age of the wearer

10

10 – 12 garments produced

10

Collection meets industry standards for quality and production

10

Saturday 27 May.

Emerging or established designers People’s Choice Award

Designers must provide a photo of a garment which will be shown at FJFW2017. This garment will be posted onto the FJFW Facebook site as an example of your work along with a link to your social media. The public will be asked to vote between 14 May and 24 May.

Saturday 27 May 2017.

All nominees will receive a complimentary ticket to the show.

Emerging or established designers

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Joint Ventures FJFW can facilitate showcasing accessories collections through collaboration with other designers or by showcasing accessories on their own (for example by using your own designed solid colour plain garments to highlight the accessories). If you are showcasing accessories only, please advise your preferred method to showcase and FJFW will endeavour to meet your needs.

Both designers in a collaboration will be charged a registration fee.

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Key Dates 15 February

Designer registration closes

1 March

Designers notified of their participation

15 March

Designer fee deposits to be paid

Head shot and brand logo to be sent to designer@fijifashionweek.com.fj

Upcycled garment images to be sent to designer@fijifashionweek.com.fj

1 April

9 April

Model Fittings for Upcycle

15 April Balance of designer fees due (Designers who have not submitted their full registration payment by 15 April will not be able to participate in Fiji Fashion Week)

FJFW garment quality screening

Submit original garment images for Upcycle

20 April

Designer contracts to be returned

23 April

Upcycled Show

6 – 7 May

Model Fittings (Fiji-based designers)

Designer production meeting 9 May

Nominees for Designer Awards notified

14 May

People’s Choice Awards Nominee profiles uploaded for voting on FJFW Facebook

25 May

Model fittings (International designers)

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See you at the 10th Anniversary Show

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