Eight talented Papua New Guinean female fashion designers made their statement on the catwalk with their amazing and beautiful designs displayed by models at the Palmolive Project Runway 2022 last night in front of dignitaries and people in the fashion business.
Kicking starting the event, Colgate Palmolive General Manager, Mr. John Wood welcomed everyone present at the Palmolive sponsored event.
“We are very proud to be the official sponsor of this amazing event with our global brand Palmolive, which without doubt is a premier event in PNG to showcase the talented PNG design in the country,” he said.
He further stated that for several years they have been supporting the Miss Pacific Island Pageant (MPIP) and sponsored them in kind but after attending the event last year, they were extremely impressed with the amount of professionalism and talent that they pledged to increase their support to provide sponsorship for the event this year and beyond.
Chairperson of the MPIP, Mrs. Molly O’rourke said it was an honor and a privilege to partner with all sponsors in this year’s runway and thanked Palmolive for the sponsorship provided to make event a success.
“We are very excited to co-host with you this year and we look forward to a better and bigger 2023. To the official partner, we are blessed beyond words for the commitment that you have given towards MPIP for the last 5 years,” she said.
She added that it was through their support that enabled the MPIP to continue their work in the country.
Mrs. O’rourke also expressed gratitude towards the official make-up partner for the runway, Hannah’s Beauty box, stating that it was a blessing to have them on-board for the project.
Meanwhile, the eight local designers showcased three of their pieces, which were donned by twenty- four male and female models. All eight designers brought fire and glamour to the runway, with pieces that left all attending awestruck.
Judging the runway last night were Anna Bais, Rhoda Mojica and Nathaniel Lepani accompanied by two scrutineers, Debbie Oli, and Gwennette Ikupu.
Topping off the event last night, guest international designer from Fiji, Michael Mausio from the House of Mausio, showcased some of his breath-taking pieces that captivated the audience as well.
The dignitaries present to support the event last night in Port Moresby were the Governor General’s wife Lady Emeline Tufi Dadae, Member for Rigo Open Mr. Ano Pala, Member for Hiri-Koiari Mr. Keith Iduhu, Colgate Palmolive General Manager Mr. John Wood and Correctional Services Commissioner, Mr. Steven Pokanis.