Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) Couture + Trousseau 2026 runs from 17 to 19 September, bringing together leading designers from Sri Lanka and across South Asia for an edition built around the theme “Living Sculpture”.
The theme places art at the centre of the runway, with large-scale sculptures forming part of the runway environment itself, Colombo Gazette reported.
Now in its 23rd year, CFW has served as a platform for local designers and a route connecting Sri Lankan design to international fashion markets.
A 13-year sponsorship
Vision Care, described as Sri Lanka’s largest vision, hearing and eyewear solutions provider, returns as Official Eyewear Partner for a 13th consecutive year.
“Colombo Fashion Week has been an important force in shaping Sri Lanka’s fashion landscape, and we are proud to continue our partnership for the 13th consecutive year,” said Harsha Maduranga, General Manager of Vision Care. He said the “Living Sculpture” concept “brings fashion and art together in such a powerful way,” adding that eyewear “has become an important part of how people express their individual style.”
Ajai Vir Singh, Founder of Colombo Fashion Week, said the collaboration “reflects the shared values we’ve built together over the years.”
Context
CFW’s Couture + Trousseau edition is the bridal and occasion-wear instalment of its calendar, distinct from its main seasonal showcase — which is what makes designer participation from across South Asia commercially significant rather than purely presentational.
Readers should note the announcement reaching the press was issued around the sponsorship itself, so the framing of the partnership originates with the partner rather than with independent reporting.
Not reported
The announcement does not name the venue, list the participating designers, give the schedule of shows across the three days, or say whether the event is open to the public or ticketed. It does not disclose the value of the sponsorship. No corroborating report from another verified newsroom was found at the time of writing.
