In its sixth year, PNG Fashion Week has evolved into an iconic brand, providing mesmerizing experiences and opportunities for patrons to witness the latest in PNG design and wearable art and just recently, it launched its theme for this year, “Voyager”. According to PNG Fashion Week Director and Founder Miss Philma Kelegai, they chose this theme to signifying storytelling told through the textiles and fashions. The 2023 PNG Fashion Week also announced during a recent conference that Hilton Port Moresby will be its venue partner for the third time. “As the nation's premier fashion platform, it is only fitting that we partner with the premier hotel in the country, the Hilton Port Moresby.” “We have been so fortunate to partner with a global brand that recognizes and celebrates Papua New Guinea, in not just its events, but in its people, in its respect for culture and tradition, in the little things. We look forward to a great partnership.” Meanwhile Hiltons Commercial Manager, Mr. Robbie Turner echoed the same sentiments and now both iconic brands are gearing up for the nation's signature event; the NGCB Paradise Runway. Fashion designers and creatives who participate are asked to create fifteen pieces for their collections for PNG Fashion Week’s signature event; the NGCB Paradise Runway which will be held on 16th September. With one foot firmly planted in culture and the other stepping towards the future, PNG Fashion Week at this year's NGCB Paradise Runway is the future of culture. In addition to this, designers are recognized and celebrate excellence in the creative and cultural industries. Meanwhile, in its third year, SP Export has taken the naming rights of the PNG Fashion Awards. Kelegai said that it is important that they recognize and celebrate fashion designers and artists who create incredible works of art and the partnership with SP Export allows them to give these fashion designers and artists that freedom. Furthermore, Miss Shandi Bock, Brand Manager of Heineken, SP Export Lager & SolBrew Lager, reaffirmed SP Export’s commitment to the PNG Fashion Awards. “It is important that SP Export partners with world class brands like PNG Fashion Week. SP Export is all about celebrating the best of PNG and we are excited to see what this year's fashion designers and artists bring to the table.” The prizes that will be awarded during that event will include a K10,000 cash prize to the SP Export Designer of the Year, a K5,000 cash prize to the SP Export Rising Star and so much more.