Designer Information Kit, Fiji Fashion Week 2016

Designer ANTON CONWAY WYE

Designer Jadeine Whiteside

Designer EPELI TUIBEQA

Designer RAKO DESIGNS

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Message from Director

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Hello Fashionistas I am delighted to be reaching out to designers interested in showcasing at Fiji Fashion Week.

As we embark on our 9th year, Fiji Fashion Week is set to bring our biggest and best show ever. Throughout the course of the week, we will bring together 24 carefully selected designers, over 40 models, a huge production crew, fashion media, photographers and bloggers and most importantly potential buyers...all to the beautiful tropical Fiji Islands.

Fiji Fashion Week is proud to lay claim of being the Pacific’s premier fashion event. We have helped to build the profile of many local and international designers. This year for the first time ever, Fiji Fashion Week took the big step of participating in LA Fashion Week – taking 11 designers to showcase their collections. This really helped to put Fiji and Fiji Fashion Week on the international fashion map and we are building on this momentum by refining our shows to ensure that only the top designers are selected to showcase.

We will always keep a mixture of emerging and established designers showcasing together. But from now on, it is the best of the best. Will you be one of them?

I hope so!

Yours in Fashion Ellen Whippy-Knight

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History of

Fiji Fashion Week Fiji Fashion Week is now in its 9th year of production.

Fiji Fashion Week is the premiere fashion event in the Pacific. Our objective is to provide a platform for designers to launch and nurture their fashion designing skills for commercial gain.

Many of our local designers are running successful fashion design businesses and continue to showcase in Fiji Fashion Week to build brand exposure. After our successful show in 2015, 11 Fiji and Fiji-based designers participated in Los Angeles Fashion Week and totally wowed the audience there. Two of these designers have secured agents in the US and more are exploring expanding into this market.

We have also played a significant role in the development of similar fashion events around the Pacific and the world, especially where Fiji expats reside.

Our media profile continues to build as we strategically partner with influential fashion bloggers and photographers to share Fijian fashion and creativity to the world. And we continue to provide advice and influence to the Fashion Council of Fiji and fashion education institutions within Fiji.

Fiji Fashion Week is a limited liability company registered in Fiji in 2009.

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Achievements Corporate Social Responsibility: Fiji Fashion Week recognises the value of supporting and developing our community. We do this in a number of ways: 1. Each year, as part of our program of events for Fiji Fashion Week, we host a charity luncheon on behalf of the Dilkusha Children’s Home. FJFW selected this charity on the basis of wanting to support an established orphanage to provide further quality of life and opportunities for these forgotten children. In the last 2 years, we have raised FJD25,000 to support the work of this organisation.

2. FJFW contributed to developing designer education by sponsoring, RFx designer Rachel Fairfax and Aladdin’s Cave designer Elaine Taylor to attend the Australia Pacific Technical College Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology. Rachel and Elaine graduated in December 2015 and Rachel debuted her new skills with her collection closing the International Resort Wear Show, held at The Sofitel Resort and Spa in November 2015.

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3. FJFW assisted in expanding the AusAid Scholarships offered for overseas training to include Fashion and Design. As a result, Robert Verebasaqa and Artika Singh were awarded scholarships to study Fashion and Design in Australia and will complete their 2 year studies in 2016.

Designer Business Development: Fiji Fashion Week is a platform for designers to develop their career in fashion. We have a number of established designers who have grown their business through successful showcases in Fiji Fashion Week events. Here are a few success stories for our local designers: 1. 8 Mountains Collection: Moira Solvalu John won Children’s Wear Designer of the Year at FJFW in May this year. She was approached by one of the leading department stores in Suva to stock her children’s line.

2. Robert Kennedy Designs Fiji: Robert Kennedy used his participation in the FJFW Los Angeles show in October to secure an agent in the US for his resort line. Robert Kennedy Designs Fiji is now stocked in leading boutiques in Los Angeles.

3. Model Citizen: Eeshaal Niranjan used his participation in the FJFW Los Angeles show in October to secure an agent in the US. Model Citizen is now stocked in leading boutiques in Los Angeles with plans underway for further international representation of his street wear line.

4. Hefrani: Aisea Konrote used his participation in the FJFW Los Angeles show in October to secure orders for a boutique in California.

5. Three of our 2015 Award Winning Designers: Rako Designs, Jadeine Whiteside and Ilai Jikoiono were recommended for entry into the Australian Fashion Week Innovators Show.

Fiji Fashion Week Program

9-14 May Mon 9 May

7pm

FJFW Launch and Fashion Film Night

Wed 11 May

12 noon

Charity Lunch

Thu 12 May

2pm – 3:30pm Student Fashion Design Workshop 4pm – 5:15pm Student Fashion Designers Show

Fri 13 May

7pm

Ready to Wear Day and Evening Wear

Sat 15 May

11am – 1pm

Children’s Fashion Show

7pm

Haute Couture Day and Evening and Bridal

10am – 5pm

Designers Fashion Workshop and Fashion Networking High Tea

Mon 17 May

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Venue FJFW16 will be held at the Vodafone Arena, Suva, Fiji Islands. The Vodafone Arena is one of Suva’s largest venues usually housing performances and sporting events. During FJFW, the arena is transformed into a stylish venue for our runway shows, featuring VIP area, Style Lounge, CafÊ, Designer Sales Space, after parties and more. Our production team delivers state of the art lighting and audio.

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Sales All Designers will be able to sell their collections at the end of their show in the FJFW Style Lounge. This will be a co-op booth provided on a complimentary basis by FJFW on the night of your show. If you would like a booth for all 3 nights, this will be charged at FJD $100 per night. Please note you are responsible for staffing the booth.

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Applications Designer registration is open until 1 March 2016. The Designer Registration Form can be downloaded from www.fijifashionweek.com.fj under the Designers Section.

We are excited to announce this year will see a new addition to the FJFW runway shows. Our format will now be 12 designers nightly: 1 x featured designer and 11 x collections shows.

1. Our featured established designer will open the event each night, showcasing a minimum 40 piece collection with customised production, developed in consultation with the designer.

2. The collections show will feature 11 emerging and established designers showing 15 - 20 garments per designer. Emerging designers should have at least 12 – 24 months design experience and minimum retail exposure.

Established designers must have at least 24 months design experience and have garment sales online or through boutiques or department stores.

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Selection FJFW 2016 will showcase Spring/Summer 2016. Designers are selected on the basis of: | Collections / Featured Children’s

1. Completed registration form - please find the registration form at the end of this Kit, or available online at www.fijifashionweek.com.fj. FJFW will use the information provided on this form as part of the selection process. Please be sure to complete all parts of the form as incomplete forms may not be accepted. Registration forms are due 1 March 2016.

2. Design experience - FJFW strongly promotes the development and participation of emerging and established designers in our shows and will select designers based upon a balanced mix of the two categories.

3. Concepts and designs - 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. Your storyboard 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.

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4. 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 FJFW Office, 72 MacGregor Road, Suva. 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.

5. Featured Designers Only - Please provide a show concept outlining production requirements. Featured designers are established designers only. | Students

Eligibility - Student designers must be a currently enrolled Secondary / High School student, and not a University / Tertiary student Concepts and designs - 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. Your storyboard 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.

Completed Registration Form - Pre-registration is essential. We need to know the number of schools participating in the show to ensure that our Production Team is prepared.

Please note - Student designers are to supply their own models.

Number of

Looks | Collection show Emerging Designers

Minimum 15 - Maximum 18

Established Designers

Minimum 20 - Maximum 25

Children’s Designers

10 - 12 looks: General ready to wear

Student Designer

4 Looks only: 2 x Daywear; 1 x Streetwear and 1 x Printed sulu and Shirt or TShirt

| Featured Designer

Minimum 40 looks. Maximum to be determined in consultation with Fiji Fashion Week.

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Awards Fiji Fashion Week recognises creative talent and achievements in the fashion industry. In 2015, the following were the FJFW Awards recipents: The Lyndhurst Award for Established Designer – Anton Wye The Sheree Lipton Emerging Designer of the Year Award – Ilai Jikoiono The Nicholas Huxley Award for Outstanding Achievement – Jadeine Whiteside The Coca Cola Fashion Entrepreneur Award – Rako Designs The Sheree Lipton Student Designer of the Year – Alipate Sovalau The Sheree Lipton Children’s Designer of the Year – Moira Solvalu John The Sheree Lipton Textile Design Excellence Award – Robert Kennedy The Lal Patel Lawyers Model of the Year Female – Angeline Furivai The Lal Patel Lawyers Model of the Year Male – Keenan McBride The Sheree Lipton Children’s Model Female – Laura Soko The Sheree Lipton Children’s Model Male – Jamie McLean

For 2016, Fiji Fashion Week will recorgnise achievements in the following categories: Designer of the Year Special Achievement Award Rising Star Award Student Designer of the Year Children’s Designer of the Year Model of the Year Children’s Model of the Year

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Designer of the Year

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Special Achievement Award

Satisfying one or more of the following criteria: 1. Outstanding contribution to the fashion industry in Fiji 2. Outstanding garment or textile design 3. Continued success and longevity in the Fiji fashion industry

Rising Star Award

1. An emerging designer with at least 12 months experience 2. Has produced at least one collection in last 12 month 3. Can show records of orders received and supplied in last 12 months

Student Designer of the Year

1. Outstanding runway collection 2. Storyboard that closely matches runway presentation

Children’s Designer of the Year

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Model of the Year

1. Male or female 2. Modeling for Fiji Fashion Week in the past 12 to 24 months 3. Has a current contract with Models Fiji

Children’s Model of the Year

1. Male or female 2. Modeling for Fiji Fashion Week in the past 12 to 24 months

Designing for the past 24 months Has participated in fashion training in the past 12 months Is currently producing and running a business related to Fashion Must all be Fijian National

Showcasing an excellent Children’s collection Storyboard matches the runway showcase Collection is age appropriate Must all be Fijian National

If you would like to be considered for any of these awards, supporting documentation should be provided when you lodge your Registration Form.

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Fees Designer fees are calculated on the basis of whether you are a Fiji-based or International designer and the type of show you are participating in and include: FIJI-BASED DESIGNER

INTERNATIONAL DESIGNER

Description

Fiji National residing in Fiji Non-Fiji national residing in Fiji

All designers residing out of Fiji

Fees

Children’s Collection: Emerging Collections: Established Collections: Established Featured:

Children’s Collection: FJD$2500* Emerging Collections: FJD$2500* Established Collections: FJD$5000* Featured: FJD$10000*

FJD$300 FJD$600 FJD$1000 FJD$5000

*Special circumstances may be considered

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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, 2016.

There are no fees for the Student Designer Show.

International designer fees also include: 1. 5 nights’ accommodation at FJFW Official Hotel 2. Transfers from hotel to event venues (Terms & Conditions apply as per FJFW Event Schedule)

3. Meal package (Terms & Conditions apply as per FJFW Event Schedule)

Joint

Ventures FJFW is able to facilitate showcasing ccessories collections through collaboration with other designers or by showcasing accessories on their own (for example by using solid colour plain garments to highlight the accessories).

If you are showcasing accessories only, please advise your preferred method to showcase and FJFW will endeavor to meet your needs. Designer fees apply to Accessory designers.

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Dates 23 Jan Student Show Information Session, 4 - 5pm at the Fiji Fashion Week Office 10 Feb Student Show Information Session, 4 - 5pm at the Fiji Fashion Week Office 10 Feb Children / Emerging / Established Designer Show

Information Session, 6 - 7pm at the Fiji Fashion Week Office 1 Mar

Designer registration close

5 Mar Designer Workshop, 9am - 2pm at the Fiji Fashion Week Office 15 Mar

30 Mar

Designers notified of their participation Designer fee deposits to be paid

30 Mar Head shot and brand logo to be sent to designer@fijifashionweek.com.fj 15 Apr

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)

20 Apr

Designer contracts to be returned

20 Apr

Featured Designer Production Deadline

26 Apr

Student Designer Production Meeting, 4 - 5pm at the Fiji Fashion Week Office

26 Apr

Children / Emerging / Established Designer Production Meeting, 6 - 7pm at the Fiji Fashion Week Office

29 – 30 Apr

Model Fittings (Fiji-based designers)

11 May

Model fittings (International designers)

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