Designers Access Production At Fashion Incubation Centre
Mrs Vuniwaqa said the Fijian Government supported local talent and initiatives, such as the Fashion Incubation Centre, as they promote a “Fijian Made” brand.
Sunday 30 August 2020 | 14:50
The launch of the Fashion Incubation Centre in Suva presented some fresh talent in Fiji’s fashion and design sector.
An enabling environment is essential to unleashing the full potential of Fijians pursuing a career in fashion and design, says Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Mereseini Vuniwaqa.
She made the comment while speaking at the Fashion Incubation Centre located at the Fiji National University’s (FNU) National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC) in Nabua on Friday.
In 2019, the NTPC and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) consulted with Fiji’s fashion industry stakeholders to explore ways of responding to the production needs of fashion graduates from FNU and APTC.
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Collaboration
Both parties agreed to collaborate to reactivate the FNU Garment Factory as a way to support FNU and APTC graduates as well as emerging designers and small business entrepreneurs.
The centre will enable production runs of up to 100 items - ideal for small business entrepreneurs who are unable to place orders through established garment factories due to their small quantity.
The centre’s programs are designed to support young designers and fashion start-ups, enabling them to develop and contribute to new entrepreneurial initiatives locally.
Minister for Women Mereseini Vuniwaqa, fourth from left, at the launch of the Fashion Incubation Centre in Suva.
Trends
“It also allows you to know about the changing trends.
“These are the most useful and significant skills that help you to obtain a bright future in this fashion designing industry.
“I am confident that the Fashion Incubation Centre will play an important role in enhancing Fiji’s image as a great place to shop, and a great trendsetter in today’s global fashion market,” Mr Powell said.
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