About the Venue: Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, Fiji
Experience the ultimate in luxury at the Grand Pacific Hotel, a 5-star heritage property located on Suva Waterfront.
With 113 beautiful rooms & suites, newly-built meeting and event spaces, elevated restaurant & bars, and warm Fijian hospitality, it’s the perfect destination for discerning travellers. Immerse yourself in the history and charm of Fiji and its heritage while enjoying panoramic views and modern amenities. Discover the magic of the Grand Pacific Hotel.
The Grand Pacific Hotel has been an icon of the South Pacific for over a century. The Hotel reopened in May 2014 on the hundredth anniversary of its original opening and has already regained its place as the “grand old lady” of the Pacific – a wonderful blend of fascinating colonial architecture and history combined with magnificent Fijian hospitality and friendliness.
About the Organiser: Fashion Week Limited
Fashion Week Limited’s mission is to draw on its internal culture to produce internationally competitive (quality) events that will extend fashion design in Fiji and create commercial opportunities.
The Business
Fiji Fashion Week (FJFW) is produced by the operating company Fashion Week Limited (FWL). FWL is a limited liability company that operates as a Philanthropy. It was incorporated in the Republic of Fiji in January, 2009. Ellen Whippy-Knight is the Managing Director and has been involved with FJFW since its inception in 2008.
The Objective
To provide a platform for local Designers to show their creative skills, to encourage the proliferation of globally competitive fashion design and in turn drive export receipts via international demand for our local designs. Improved resources, planning, and a best practice approach have established FJFW as a premier event on Fiji’s social calendar. It has also launched the careers for many aspiring fashion designers and models. It is the key driver in the establishment of small to medium business enterprises, introduced new fashion related businesses, created fashion associated employment opportunities not previously known in Fiji. FJFW has had a positive and direct effect on the development of an interactive Fashion industry.