Bangalore Fashion Week
Bangalore Fashion Week (BFW) is a bi-annual fashion event held in the IT Capital of India, Bangalore.[1] Established in 2009, The name Bangalore Fashion Week follows the international practice of christening the fashion week event after the name of the city in which it is being held.
The participation to Bangalore Fashion Week is ‘by invitation only’ and each participating designer has to undergo a stringent jury which selects the designer on the basis of the ingenuity of his design.
Overview
The Indian Fashion Scene is divided into 3 Sectors - North, Central and South.
Wills India Fashion Week is Executed in the North India (Delhi) whereas Lakme Fashion Week is executed in the Central Sector (Mumbai) and in the South Sector - Bangalore Fashion Week
BFW Events
- 1st BFW (23–26 July 2009)
- 2nd BFW (28–31 January 2010)
- 3rd BFW (22–25 July 2010)
- 4th BFW (3–6 February 2011)[1]
- 5th BFW (28–31 July 2011)
- 6th BFW (2–5 February 2012)
- 7th BFW (26–29 July 2012)
- 8th BFW (25–28 January 2013)
- 9th BFW (25–28 July 2013)
- 10th BFW (23–26 January 2014)
- 11th BFW (7–10 August 2014)
- 12th BFW (22–25 January 2015)
Introduction of the concept of a Festive platform for Indian designers
India, the land of varied cultures and traditions is a land of festivals and fairs.
It is a land of festivity. Whether you go to the East or the West, North or the South you would be able to enjoy every month a festival or a fair. Be it cultural or religious, it gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy and join the festivity.
Bangalore Fashion Week introduced the concept of a Festive platform for Indian designers in the month of July 2009
This commitment to Festive provides increased exposure for Indian designers to buyers, media and the fashion industry both in India and abroad.
The new Festive Wear caters to consumer demand in India and abroad. Especially so, when India celebrates numerous Festivals throughout the year. [2]
Introduction of BFW - World Tour
With Qualitative focus on Fashion and an objective to Promote Indian Fashion at Various Indian Fashion Friendly Locations the world over, Dream Merchants Launches its International Fashion Event, BFW – World Tour.
The 1st International Event is planned at Bangkok, Thailand between 22 and 24 March 2013 at Central World Live, Bangkok, Thailand.
After the 1st Successful International Edition at Bangkok, Thailand in March 2013, the 2nd International Edition is slated to take place at Dubai, UAE in the Month of November 2013..
Introduction of BFWTunes
BFWTunes is a Music Label Launched to Cater to the Requirements of Music for Fashion Events. BFW Tunes is a Facilitator of High Fashion Runway Music. The Objective being to give a wholesome Experience to the audience Visually as well as audibly.
Introduction of the concept of a Summer Online
With the Perspective to promote the Participating Designers across the globe BFW launches an exclusive Online Portal - BFWLabels.com, which is the first in the world of Fashion Weeks. BFW is the only Fashion Week with its own dedicated eCommerce portal to promote and sell Designer wear. Taking this forward BFW encourages the designers to produce collections that would be easily promoted and sold online for the coming summer season under the Section - Summer Online [3]