Colombo Fashion Week Summer Edition presented by Mastercard Planned for 1-4 April

CFW partners with BRICS International Fashion Federation to present the BRICS Fashion Showcase South Asian Edition

Batik Collective Launch Announced for Emerging Designers

Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), the South Asian Fashion platform in its 23rd year, presented by Mastercard is planned for 1–4 April at the City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Colombo. Established in 2003, CFW is one of four fashion weeks in South Asia that have surpassed 20 years. This edition marks a significant milestone as CFW continues its partnership with the BRICS International Fashion Federation, further cementing its standing as a pivotal regional and international platform.

Ajai Vir Singh, Founder, Colombo Fashion Week addressing the media

As a member of the BRICS International Fashion Federation, CFW has played an active role in bridging diverse fashion markets and fostering creative dialogue across continents. The federation's designer exchange programme continues this year to open new markets and creative conversations for Sri Lankan talent. This edition sees CFW also presents the BRICS Fashion Showcase with the BRICS International Fashion Council South Asia edition for the first time.

Ajai Vir Singh, Founder, Colombo Fashion Week, stated: " Sri Lanka's geostrategic advantage has always positioned it as a regional hub, and our partnership with the BRICS International Fashion Federation reflects the importance of Sri Lanka being represented on international platforms. These associations place our fashion industry within a global conversation and open doors that extend well beyond the runway. We are proud that Colombo Fashion Week remains one of the oldest fashion platforms in the region, and that its reputation continues to attract the world's best to Colombo, especially as we prepare for this season. " 

This year's edition features an exceptional lineup of over 30 plus designers. International designers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, China, and Russia will take to the runway alongside celebrated Sri Lankan designers making CFW Summer 2026 one of the most globally represented editions in the platform's history. CFW's Emerging Designer initiative also remains one of its most important pillars, providing a meaningful entry point for the next generation to pursue design-based entrepreneurship. This season, eleven emerging designers will present their collections, each supported through CFW's structured mentorship programme that guides them through collection planning and presentation.

Kamal Munasinghe - Senior Vice President, Colombo Hotels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts / General Manager, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams speaking of the partnership

Sandun Hapugoda, Country Manager, Sri Lanka & Maldives, Mastercard, said, “Mastercard is proud to once again be the presenting partner of Colombo Fashion Week. This platform reflects what we stand for bringing communities together, elevating local creativity and enabling new possibilities through global connections. As CFW marks its 23rd year, we are delighted to support a movement that continues to shape Sri Lanka’s fashion ecosystem and unlock opportunities for emerging talent. We look forward to delivering experiences that reflect the best of Sri Lankan creativity and elevate it on a global stage.”

This year, CFW announces the Batik Collective with the objective of encouraging young emerging designers to engage with and incorporate the Sri Lankan artisan craft of batik into their collections. Sri Lankan fashion has its best opportunity to develop a distinct identity when designers integrate local crafts into their work. The developing of this identity has been professed by CFW among the design fraternity, so they are able to create market demand beyond Sri Lanka. 

CFW Summer 2026 transforms the City of Dreams Sri Lanka into Colombo's premier fashion destination for four days in April. As the official hospitality and venue partner, City of Dreams provides a world-class integrated setting that elevates the CFW experience well beyond the runway. This year, sees the introduction to its fashion experience, offering guests early access pre-show to an exclusive CFW Premium Lounge Pass with special designated spaces, fashion menu and drinks. The CFW Premium Lounge Pass in collaboration with City of Dreams aims to offer guests a more immersive show experience.

Kamal Munasinghe, Senior Vice President, Colombo Hotels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and General Manager, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, stated: “City of Dreams Sri Lanka is designed to be the epi centre of lifestyle, entertainment and cultural experiences in the region. Partnering with Colombo Fashion Week is a natural fit, as both brands celebrate creativity, energy and the evolving spirit of Colombo. Together, we are proud to showcase the city as a vibrant destination where fashion, entertainment and world-class hospitality come together.”

Colombo Fashion Week 2026 is proudly supported by Mastercard as presenting partner, along with Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams as venue partner and the continued support of NDB Wealth, along with Chupa Chups, Vision Care, Nestle-Nescafe, Unilever–Comfort, Knuckles, Lanka Walltiles, Hameedia and Ramani Fernando. CFW is further supported by its partners Pulse, LMD, YesFM, News First, Ceylon Today, Emerging Media and Hard Talk. CFW continues to be the backbone of Sri Lanka’s fashion design industry, its only voice, while creating a fashion ecosystem along with it’s partners.  

Caption -

Head table L-R: Mikail Hameed - Business Development, Hameedia, Arjuna Kumarasinghe - MD, Cargills Food and Beverage, Ruwan Perera - Chief Executive Officer, NDB Wealth Management, Kamal Munasinghe - Snr VP, Colombo Hotels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts / GM, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Ajai Vir Singh - Founder, Colombo Fashion Week, Sandun Hapugoda - Country Manager, Sri Lanka & Maldives, Mastercard, Bernhard Stefan - MD, Nestle Lanka, Harsha Maduranga - GM, Vision Care