Fijivillage
23 February, 2026, 8:23 am
Central - 24°C Clouds
23 February, 2026, 8:23 am Central - 24°C Clouds

Serving inmate impresses at Fiji Fashion Week Oceans Gala show

Serving inmate impresses at Fiji Fashion Week Oceans Gala show

By Rashika Kumar
22/11/2020
Jessica Hill (1st from left) with her family

A serving inmate who showcased designs at the Fiji Fashion Week Oceans Gala show at the European Union Residence last night says her only goal was to show what the female inmates are capable of.

Jessica Hill’s line is called JACISSE which means “Jessica transformed.”

Hill's designs featured beachwear and summer clothing in shades of blue and white.

It also had prints she made on her own.

The emerging designer says one of the major challenges she faced while designing her first label was the inaccessibility to technology in prison.

20201121-191634

Hill plans to nurture her talent and have a few fashion lines once she is released from prison.

Hill has thanked the Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Services Francis Kean and Fiji Fashion Week Managing Director, Ellen Whippy-Knight for the opportunity.


FEATURE NEWS
Please listen and protect whistleblowers - Vanessa Charters
Please listen and protect the whistleblowers.That is the message to the people of Fiji from Charlie Charters' wife, Vanessa Charters outside the FICAC...
6 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Fiji Ports issues strong warning after security intrusion at LPG moorings
The public is advised to stay clear of restricted high-security areas at the Suva and Lautoka Ports following a serious security concern involving ...
16 minutes ago

Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence
An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret ...
41 minutes ago

Public urged to avoid Colo-i-Suva after teen’s suspected leptospirosis death
The public is refrained from entering the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park and swimming in its forest pools following the death of a teenager and three ...
1 hour ago

Modi calls for human-centric AI at Global Summit in New Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for Artificial Intelligence to remain human-centric and focused on global good while addressing world ...
15 hours ago

Over 51 pets desexed at Nadovu Park as animals Fiji and partners step up animal welfare efforts
Over 51 desexing surgeries were carried out yesterday at Nadovu Park in Lautoka with support from Animals Fiji, the Lautoka City Council, and the ...
15 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
18 hours ago

Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
17 days ago

Malimali and others filed for judicial review into COI
The application for leave for the judicial review has been made by former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung ...
17 days ago

TOP