Origins Fashion Festival ignites with style and creativity

A new era of creativity and fashion has dawned as never seen before, and everyone who came out to witness the Origins showcase at the Railway Courtyard in Georgetown on Friday, felt the energy, as the highly anticipated inaugural Origins Fashion Festival got underway.

The festival, running from May 2 to 4, features 34 talented designers and more than 68 models, promising an immersive and dynamic celebration of Guyana’s fashion industry.
Co-chairs of the festival, Hon Oneidge Walrond, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, and Kwame McCoy, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, were on site a day before the event kicked off, meeting with designers, models, volunteers, media representatives, members of the disciplined services, and the technical team.
The meetings aimed to review final plans and ensure seamless execution of this landmark event.
Minister Walrond assured the public that the festival will deliver a world-class experience, with high-quality lighting, staging, and production elements. In addition to nightly fashion showcases, she highlighted the inclusion of daytime workshops—designed to equip and inspire emerging fashion professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts.

“This festival is a platform for growth, exposure, and investment in Guyana’s creative sector,” Minister Walrond stated.
Just last week, before the festive competition began, Walrond, met with the participating designers and stressed the significance of the initiative.
“Guyana is brimming with untapped talent and creativity. The Origins Fashion Festival is a platform to elevate our designers, empower creatives, and spotlight Guyana as a serious player in the regional and international fashion industry,” she declared. “We are not just hosting a fashion show, we are laying the foundation for a resilient, professional fashion industry—one that generates sustainable livelihoods for our designers.”

Meanwhile, Minister McCoy noted that the Origins Fashion Festival is part of a broader vision of His Excellency, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and a reflection of the Government’s commitment to establishing a vibrant and globally competitive fashion industry in Guyana—one that delivers tangible economic benefits to its stakeholders.
He further noted that preparations are well on track, with a packed three-night programme featuring runway presentations from participating designers.
Interest in the event has been overwhelming, with VIP passes claimed within the first 30 minutes of release. However, a limited number of general passes are still available and can be obtained exclusively via the official website.