Colombo Fashion Week
| Colombo Fashion Week | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Clothing and fashion exhibitions |
| Frequency | annually |
| Location(s) | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Inaugurated | 2003 |
| Organised by | Greater Colombo Fashion Company |
Colombo Fashion Week was conceived in 2003, as a project that was focused on uplifting Sri Lanka's fashion design industry. Today it is firmly established as the backbone of Sri Lanka's fashion design industry and in its journey of over a decade it has taken Sri Lanka's fashion design industry from strength to strength. CFW as its popularly known is probably one of 3 fashion weeks in Asia that is over ten years. It is developmental in its nature, which covers every aspect of a fashion design industry from grooming young designer at college level, to guiding senior and established designers through commercial opportunities.
CFW showcases two seasons - Spring Summer (February–March) and Resort annually (September–October). Currently CFW also serves as a hub for South Asian fashion. Where designers from neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh and India regularly show.
Colombo Fashion Week Presented by the Greater Colombo Fashion Company for its 12th year this 2015, HSBC CFW is one of three main fashion shows in Asia that have been running for over 10 years, and continues to inspire growth and innovation amongst Sri Lankan designers. The partners of CFW who strengthen CFW’s vision and lends their support to its success are;HSBC, Land Rover, ODEL,Wineworld,Vision Care,Colombo Jewellery Stores,Cotton Collection,Hameedia, Unilever, TATA,Ramani Fernando Salons, Malkey Rent-A-Car, Leo Burnett, Ponds, FashionTV, The Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka).
Description
HSBC Colombo Fashion Week, which has been the backbone of the Sri Lankan fashion industry, returns for its 12th edition from 11 to 14 March at the Hilton Colombo, and is set to showcase some of the leading fashion talent from Sri Lanka as well as other regions. This season, HSBC CFW will celebrate the craft of tie-dye, a theme that reflects the vibrant island life of Sri Lankans. Many other exciting updates have been made to HSBC CFW this year, and participants and invitees can look forward to being a part of a ‘fashion village’ during the week-long series of events, which will take place in the outdoors of the Hilton Colombo. A total of 25 shows will feature the latest collections of 20 renowned local designers and eight international designers, and the Bright Sparks shows will feature promising young talent. A Trunk Show will promote interactive retail opportunities for participating designers. The Fashion + Food segment will see premier food establishments and chefs collaborating with CFW to offer sensational menus, and there will also be the opportunity to engage in informative workshops related to fashion and communication.
Mission
Uplifting the local fashion design industry through interaction, exposure and guidance.
Awards
Every year CFW gives three important awards - Lifetime Achievement Award, Gen-Next award and the Face of CFW award to deserving individuals. CFW is an all year around initiative with ongoing projects like 'CFW Day' at university campuses where it empowers final year design students.
2013
HSBC Colombo Fashion Week 2013 was a three days event held from 3–5 April in Colombo, sponsored by HSBC. Thirty one designers were there from all over the world.[1]
References
- ↑ "Bridging the gap: Colombo Fashion Week brings together designers from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh". indiatoday.intoday.in. April 6, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.