Jacks of PNG the biggest multi-format retailer in Papua New Guinea recently became the Gold partner for ASCENSION, PNG Fashion Week’s season seven, crem de la crem show. PNG Fashion Week is in its 7th year of producing high end fashion events that market and showcase PNG’s art and culture, through the spotlight of Fashion. Jayde Ovia, Executive Assistant to the Manager Director of PNG Fashion Week stated that this partnership was essential to the growth of the fashion and textile industry in PNG. “It gives our fashion designers and cultural creatives access to the brilliance of the Jacks of PNG phenomenon.” “It is so important to have retailers in the room when we host our fashion events, and this partnership surpasses that, to not just be in the room, but to actually partner at this level is such a massive boost to the impact of the work of PNG Fashion Week.” Philma Kelegai, Managing Director of PNG Fashion Week expressed pride at the benefits the partnership will bring to designers and retailers. “We are pleased to create an incredible event that gives the opportunity for designers and retailers to meet, where ideas can flourish, and dreams can be realized.” Jack’s of PNG is an extension of Jack’s of Fiji which is a multi-award-winning family business founded and established in 1969. It's first store was launched at Waigani Central, Port Moresby, on March 30, 2015, marking its entry into the fashion retail market. Over the years, they’ve set a new standard in fashion retail by offering high-quality, well-designed clothing and accessories at affordable prices in a modern, attractive setting. Since then, they’ve expanded to five additional locations: Vision City, Mount Hagen, Madang, and Lae. Jack’s of PNG Ascension is scheduled for September during the independence weekend and will feature 13 local designers and two international designers. Tickets will be on sale by the end of the week.