The long-standing collaboration between PNG Fashion Week and Vision City Mega Mall reaches a new milestone this week as they launch the ninth annual Port Moresby Fashion Week.
Running from April 2–4, 2026, the event transforms Papua New Guinea’s busiest retail hub into a massive cultural and commercial platform. By utilizing a space that sees over 20,000 daily visitors, the event provides local designers and small businesses with immediate access to a vast consumer market.
The program remains free and open to the public, focusing on three core pillars:
- Economic Growth: Providing designers and entrepreneurs direct access to customers to turn “visibility into income.”
- Youth Empowerment: Building confidence through the Model Citizen Leadership and Runway Workshop and the Little Mr & Miss PNG programs.
- Cultural Identity: Showcasing Papua New Guinea’s diverse traditions alongside modern creative design.
Brigette Kassman, Executive Officer for PNG Fashion Week, says the consistent partnership has become a major part of the event’s success.
“Over the past nine years, this partnership has allowed us to build something that is consistent, accessible, and truly impactful for our people. Vision City gives us a space where fashion meets everyday life, where designers can connect directly with customers, and where young people can see what is possible for themselves,” Kassman said.
She added that the initiative transcends the runway.
“This event is not just about showcasing clothing; it’s about creating pathways. We are seeing small businesses grow, young people step into confidence, and communities come together in a way that is both meaningful and sustainable.”
As the event returns this April, it continues to serve as a driver for local commerce and a celebration of the nation’s unique spirit.
