The Jacks of PNG and Local clothing brand, the Chauka Ya clothing collection, today commemorated one year of collaboration together which also culminated in the launch of a new clothing by the same designer, Cynthia Hisawaii.
The Chauka Ya! Clothing collection was launched last year, and according to the representative of the designer and elder sister of Ms. Hisawaii, Gillian Torie, they are proud for celebrating one year of collaboration with the Jack’s of PNG.
Ms.Torie, also added the significance of the collection, as it stands to represent the wearers own distinctive personality and adds to promote self-awareness.
She said the designer specifically chose the brand name Chauka Ya was inspired by the infamous Chauka Bird that is endemic to the Manus Province. She states that it personified the vast amount of culture that the country had to offer.
“When you wear it, you promote your culture and that is what it’s all about, promoting your culture,” added Torie.