CULTURE. CONNECTION. COUTURE. – DIGICEL PNG, PROUD TELECOMMUNICATIONS PARTNER OF PNG FASHION WEEK 2025

27 April, 2025, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Digicel PNG has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to nurturing local talent and fostering the creative industries of Papua New Guinea by continuing its partnership with PNG Fashion Week. This collaboration not only highlights Digicel’s dedication to the growth of the fashion industry but also emphasizes the company's role in creating an environment where innovation, opportunity, and cultural expression can thrive.

For PNG Fashion Week, this continued partnership represents more than just financial support—it is a driving force behind the growth of the fashion sector in PNG. In a rapidly evolving world, where creativity is often limited by access and exposure, Digicel’s support ensures that PNG’s emerging and established designers have the resources and platform to reach new heights.

“This partnership allows us to dream bigger, to believe in what is possible,” said Miss Philma Kelegai, Founder and Director of PNG Fashion Week. “With Digicel by our side, we are not just putting on a fashion show—we are laying the foundation for a thriving industry. They give us the tools to amplify our voices and share our culture with the world. Their support opens doors for business, collaboration, and growth, not just for the designers, but for the entire creative community in PNG.”

Digicel PNG’s contribution is invaluable in that the incredible opportunity it creates powers connection and collaboration. Through live streaming, digital promotion, and access to cutting-edge telecommunications technology, Digicel is helping to foster a vibrant, open exchange of ideas, business ventures, and opportunities for designers, models, and entrepreneurs.

“Fashion is so much more than beautiful designs,” said a Joe Kawage, Sponsorships Manager,  Digicel PNG. “It’s a way of communicating, a way of connecting people. And in today’s world, that connection happens digitally. We are proud to play a part in building that bridge—helping our designers reach global audiences, allowing them to connect with potential business partners, and enabling the sharing of stories that matter. Fashion is a powerful tool for cultural expression, and we’re committed to ensuring that Papua New Guinea’s creative voices are heard.”

Telecommunications has proven to be an essential pillar of the modern fashion world. From live streaming fashion shows to enabling global collaborations, the digital infrastructure provided by Digicel is vital for PNG Fashion Week to expand beyond traditional borders. It ensures that the local fashion community can share their talents and stories on an international stage, driving PNG's creative industry forward.

Through this continued partnership, Digicel and PNG Fashion Week are not only transforming the fashion landscape in Papua New Guinea but also inspiring future generations of creatives to dream bigger and aim higher. The future of fashion in PNG is bright, and with Digicel’s support, the sky’s the limit.

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