CCWE Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2026

CCWE Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2026

Threads of Inclusion: A Historic National Movement and South Asia’s First-Ever Women Entrepreneurs’ Fashion Week Comes to Colombo! 🚀✨

Fashion meets economic empowerment on the grandest scale! Welcome to a truly landmark initiative: CCWE Fashion Week & International Summit 2026—the first-ever fashion week in Sri Lanka and the entire South Asian region dedicated exclusively to women entrepreneurs and inclusive, sustainable fashion.

From July 16 to 19, 2026, the premier luxury spaces of Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams in Colombo will transform into a powerful ecosystem for social and economic transformation. Hosted by the Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CCWE) in partnership with title sponsor HNB PLC, and knowledge partner UNESCAP, this purpose-driven 4-day program brings together over 400+ women entrepreneurs from all nine provinces of Sri Lanka alongside global designers, SMEs, policymakers, and regional investors.

Under the powerful theme “Threads of Inclusion Woven from Every Walk of Life,” CCWE Fashion Week is far more than just a runway show. It is a national movement built to convert grassroots talent into thriving commercial enterprise, open global market access, and enhance financial inclusion for women-led businesses.

🌟 Inside the 4-Day High-Impact Program:

  • Day 1 (July 16): Inaugural Session & Ecosystem Engagement: A massive gathering uniting hundreds of regional women entrepreneurs with private sector stakeholders. The focus stands entirely on b2b networking and showcasing diverse women-led micro and small enterprises.

  • Day 2 (July 17): International Summit & South Asian Women Leaders Awards: Hosted in collaboration with UNESCAP, this elite summit tackles policy-level challenges, regional integration, and market networks. The evening concludes with an exclusive gala dinner honoring outstanding women leaders across South Asia.

  • South Asian Trade Exhibition: A core multi-sector sourcing hub running parallel to the event, showcasing excellence in textiles & fabrics, apparel, ethical jewelry, footwear, and artisanal design accessories.

  • The Inclusive Runway Segments: Led by renowned industry choreographers and panels, witness an extraordinary runway experience. The showcases feature 50+ designers from over 10 countries, blending professional models with community participants to truly represent diversity and regional heritage.

By connecting culture, creativity, and corporate backing, CCWE Fashion Week 2026 stands ready to champion long-term sustainable livelihoods and economic leadership. Come be a part of the movement!

📍 Where: Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo, Sri Lanka

📅 When: July 16 – 19, 2026

🏷️ Hashtags

#CCWEFashionWeek2026 #CCWEFashionWeek #CinnamonLife #CityOfDreamsSL #WomenEntrepreneurs #ThreadsOfInclusion #HNBBanking #UNESCAP #SouthAsiaFashion #InclusiveFashion #SustainableSourcing #WomenInBusinessSL #B2BExhibition #ColomboEvents #SouthAsianLeaders #EnterpriseDevelopment

What are the event dates?
The historic initiative runs from July 16 to July 19, 2026.
Where is the venue?
All summits, runways, and exhibitions are hosted at Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Event Detail

July 16, 2026 10:00 AM
July 19, 2026 6:00 AM
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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CCWE Fashion
ccwefashionweek@gmail.com
94777546425
https://ccwe.lk/FashionWeek
The Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CCWE) is a premier non-profit organization in Sri Lanka dedicated to empowering, connecting, and advancing women-led businesses across local and regional markets. Acting as a strategic platform for economic inclusion, the Chamber provides women entrepreneurs with critical access to business mentorship, financial literacy, market expansion opportunities, and international networking channels. By fostering public-private partnerships and driving advocacy for gender-inclusive policies, CCWE works to dismantle barriers for female business owners, helping them scale sustainable enterprises and actively contribute to the socio-economic development of South Asia.

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