Colombo Fashion Week
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| Colombo Fashion Week | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Clothing and fashion exhibitions |
| Frequency | Semiannual |
| Location(s) | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Inaugurated | 2003 |
| Organised by | CFW Holdings Pvt. Ltd |
| Website | http://www.colombofashionweek.com |
Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), is a semiannual fashion show held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with spring/summer (February – March) and Swim Wear in autumn (September – October); Swim Week Colombo. It was created in 2003 by Ajai Vir Singh.[1] It is organised by CFW Holdings and sponsored by HSBC.[2][3][4][5][6]
It is known for being one of the few fashion weeks in Asia that has lasted over ten years. It aims to serve as a hub for South Asian fashion. Where designers from neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh and India take part.
Locations[edit]
CFW has been held at the Hilton Colombo for most of its lifespan.[7][8][9] More recently it was held at Shangri-La Colombo,[10] and also Port City Colombo.[citation needed]
Swim Week Colombo[edit]
Swim Week Colombo is the first and most premiere platform in Asia for swimwear fashion, facilitating a responsible ecosystem from Manufacturing, to Designing to Retail. Presenting Sri Lanka's best swimwear designers; regional and international, and promoting fusion with local crafts. It is sponsored by OLU Water.[11][12][13]
It also seeks to facilitate a global platform for swimwear, thereby positioning Sri Lanka as swimwear capital of the world. Promoting Sri Lanka as a high-quality production destination, as Sri Lanka has some of the world's best production facilities.[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]
Attendance[edit]
Admission to shows at Colombo Fashion week is by invitation only, with specific events included.
Awards[edit]
CFW gives three awards; Lifetime Achievement Award, Gen-Next award and the Face of CFW award to deserving individuals.[22]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Italian Award for High-Potential Emerging Designer at Colombo Fashion Week | Daily FT". www.ft.lk.
- ^ "CFW aims to revive collapsing fashion industry through Olu Swim Week '21 | Daily FT". www.ft.lk.
- ^ "HSBC Colombo Fashion Week 2022 - Other | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk.
- ^ "HSBC Colombo Fashion Week 2021 kicks off". The Morning - Sri Lanka News. March 28, 2021.
- ^ Nadeera, Dilshan. "Styles, trends and designers at Colombo Fashion Week".
- ^ "COLOMBO FASHION WEEK".
- ^ "BUSINESS TODAY -Hilton to host HSBC Colombo Fashion Week". www.businesstoday.lk.
- ^ "Colombo Fashion Week Day 1". Times Online.
- ^ "'Responsibility in Fashion' this year's theme for HSBC Colombo Fashion Week". The Morning - Sri Lanka News. March 4, 2020.
- ^ "Life Online - Sri Lanka's Latest Lifestyle Food Factor Fashion & Beauty Updates-life.lk". www.life.lk.
- ^ "olu Swim Week Colombo - Life | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk.
- ^ "Swim Week Colombo at a glance". Times Online.
- ^ "Top international designers on show at Swim Week". June 25, 2016.
- ^ "CFW Presents OLU SWIM WEEK". CeylonToday.
- ^ "Swim Week Colombo 2021 Archives". Lanka Business News.
- ^ "Olu Swim Week Colombo: Luxury resortwear edit". The Morning - Sri Lanka News. October 31, 2021.
- ^ Nadeera, Dilshan. "Olu Swim Week".
- ^ "Hi Online". www.hi.lk.
- ^ "Nations Trust Bank American Express Becomes the Fashion Card at Swim Week Colombo 2021 for 5th Consecutive Time - Nations Trust Bank". www.nationstrust.com.
- ^ Perera, Tharindu. "CFW PRESENTS OLU SWIM WEEK".
- ^ "SWIM WEEK COLOMBO SWIM WALL". SWIM WEEK CALENDAR.
- ^ "Bridging the gap: Colombo Fashion Week brings together designers from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh". indiatoday.intoday.in. April 6, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
