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50th Republic Anniversary plans taking shape ─ designers meet to flesh out plans
Guyana will be celebrating its 50th Republic Anniversary next year. For the grand celebration, several individuals and agencies have already begun preparations to mark this momentous milestone.
Guyana National Fibre, Fashion and Arts Association (GNFF&A) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Carol Fraser in discussion with other designers.
On Monday evening, the Department of Social Cohesion, Culture, Youth and Sport met with the Guyana National Fibre, Fashion and Arts Association (GNFF&A) to put plans in place for the hosting of a Fashion Village and Culture event during the anniversary celebrations.
The GNFF&A is an amalgamation of fashion designers, costume designers, hairstylists and makeup artists among other creative persons.
Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Chief Executive Officer, Carol Fraser relayed that this event will add to the success of the Golden Jubilee celebrations.
“… There will be a few days of exhibition in the D’Urban Park and they are providing a platform for all of these designers, makeup artists and model to have the opportunity to showcase their talent… We have decided to have a costume band on the road for the 50th anniversary, so this is an opportunity where designers who have not done costume to seize this opportunity to showcase their talent through costume on the road,” she added.
Fraser said the designers can also launch their respective brands at the event to capture prospective clients. The senior fashion designer plans to host a fashion workshop with the fashion and costume designers to help fine-tune their skills.
“I have decided to take the bull by the horn and pull the designers together and I will try my utmost to receive both local and international trainers… I am already in talks with CARICOM and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and they are willing to help our designers…
We have some of the best designers in the Caribbean, but we need someone to nurture and mentor them,” Fraser added.
All the participants are excited and looking forward to the big event.
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