MBFW Sri Lanka unveils a multi-year calendar
View(s):Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka (MBFW Sri Lanka) has unveiled an ambitious three-year roadmap through 2028, signalling strong institutional confidence in Sri Lanka’s fashion and creative economy. The announcement confirms key long-term partnerships as the platform continues to position Colombo as an emerging creative capital in South Asia.
The upcoming editions of MBFW
Sri Lanka are scheduled for:
- October 6 – 11, 2026
- October 5 – 10, 2027
- October 3 – 8, 2028
The multi-year calendar reinforces the platform’s stability and international intent.
Looking to the future: Sanjaya Gunawardana - Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Sampath Bank PLC; Rajeev Pandithage - Executive Director, DIMO; Linda Speldewinde - Founder and Chairperson, AOD; and Kamal Munasinghe - Senior Vice President, Colombo Hotels and General Manager, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka continues to be presented by AOD and powered by DIMO, a partnership that has steadily strengthened the platform’s global credibility and operational scale.
DIMO, the only authorised agent for Mercedes-Benz in Sri Lanka, plays a pivotal role in connecting the local platform to the wider Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week ecosystem worldwide. The deepening collaboration between AOD and DIMO signals a shared long-term commitment to elevating Sri Lanka’s fashion industry onto the regional and global stage.
Said Linda Speldewinde, Founder & Chairperson of AOD and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka, “This three-year announcement reflects confidence, continuity, and global ambition. With the strong support of our partners and our deepening partnership with DIMO, we are building Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka into a serious regional platform that creates sustained opportunity for the industry.”
The initiative builds on the global Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week philosophy of intelligent luxury and innovation, positioning Sri Lanka as an increasingly important node within the wider network.
Future editions will focus on:
- Strengthening buyer and retail engagement for local designers
- Expanding international designer participation
- Deepening thought leadership
programming
- Building cross-industry collaboration across fashion, mobility, and creative technology
- Positioning Colombo as a year-round creative destination
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams as the Official Host Venue, places MBFW Sri Lanka at the centre of Colombo’s most significant integrated lifestyle development, positioning as a premier destination for culture, entertainment, and luxury experiences.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka has already played a pivotal role in activating Cinnamon Life’s cultural and lifestyle positioning during its opening phase. As one of the property’s early fashion and design showcases, the platform contributed to shaping Cinnamon Life’s identity as a destination for contemporary fashion, creativity and global lifestyle experiences in Colombo. Building on this momentum, the continued partnership aims to continue bringing world-class fashion and design experiences to Cinnamon Life, reinforcing its emergence as Colombo’s premier fashion and lifestyle destination.
Sampath Bank Private Banking, continues as the Official Banking Partner, reflecting the Bank’s sustained commitment to supporting platforms that shape Sri Lanka’s evolving creative economy helping unlock new commercial opportunities across fashion, retail, and creative entrepreneurship.
As the Official Banking Partner of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka, Sampath Bank Private Banking aligns with a shared vision centred on innovation, ambition, and the advancement of Sri Lanka’s emerging luxury and lifestyle economy. In parallel with the growth of its Premier Banking for a new generation of discerning clients, this partnership provides a considered platform to engage with the country’s expanding creative and professional communities.
Strengthening the platform’s national reach, Wijeya Newspapers Ltd has been appointed Exclusive Media Partner for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka.
Through this partnership, the event will receive extensive multi-platform coverage across the Wijeya media network, including the Daily FT, The Daily Mirror, The Sunday Times and The Sun, Hi!! Magazine, Daily Mirror Online, Hi!! TV and Hi!! Online. Wijeya Newspapers Ltd has been a valued supporter of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka since its inception, playing an important role in amplifying the platform’s national visibility and cultural relevance.
Preparations are now underway for the October 2026 edition at Cinnamon Life, where MBFW Sri Lanka is expected to introduce expanded regional collaborations and new public programming aligned with its evolving Colombo narrative.
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