Ottawa Fashion Week is a nonprofit event which takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada biannually, in February and September. OFW is a platform for local and international designers to showcase their fashion creations,[1] both to the citizens of Ottawa and to visitors to the Canada's capital city from around the world.[2] Since its beginnings in 2003, OFW has grown each year, and includes major fashion productions.[3] It is a business opportunity for members of the fashion and art industry as well as a venue for career growth for designers and artists.[4][5]
The event ended After 11 seasons, Ottawa Fashion Week pulled the plug on the semi-annual showcase of designers. in 2014.
In 2024 a new owner Kataryn Tataryn is running the events and shows under the name Fashion Week Ottawa with the original owners blessing.
Venue
editIn 2012 the venue for the events was the Ottawa Convention Centre, which is a newly built glass and steel building of architectural interest, a landmark in the city's landscape,[6] situated by the banks of the Rideau Canal. The main event was held in the spacious Canada Hall and the pre-function space overlooking the canal. In 2013 and 2014 the event was held at the Casino Lac Leamy in nearby Gatineau, Quebec.[7][8]
Well-known labels
editSome well-known labels that have showcased at Ottawa Fashion Week include Rudsak, Jessica Biffi,[9] Adrian Wu, Edit by Jeanne Beker Jeanne Beker, Simon Ekrelius, Joseph Ribkoff[10] and Elene Hinke.[11]
References
edit- ^ Moonbeam natives' show at Ottawa Fashion week | Kapuskasing Times
- ^ Ottawa Fashion Week | Ottawa Magazine
- ^ Fashion Week(end) in Ottawa | Culture
- ^ SHOP TALK: Favourites from our (one!) day at Ottawa Fashion Week | Ottawa Magazine
- ^ "Ottawa Fashion Week kicks off". CBC TV, 5 February 2014
- ^ Ottawa Fashion Week to usher in newcomers at bigger downtown venue | Metro
- ^ Ottawa Fashion Week | Embassy - Canada's Foreign Policy Newspaper
- ^ "Ottawa Fashion Week: Fresh, uber cool and edgy designs". Ottawa Citizen. 7 February 2014
- ^ Buen, Julie. "label: Ottawa Fashion Week Snap, crackle & pop" Ottawa Citizen, 7 February 2014.
- ^ "Editor’s picks: Ottawa Fashion Week", Fajo Magazine, fall/winter 2014".
- ^ Beun, Julie. "To dye for: Designer Elena Hinke the crown jewel of Ottawa Fashion Week". Ottawa Citizen, 10 February 2014.
- ^ Ottawa Fashion Week Kicks Off | Fashion | Life | Toronto Sun
- ^ "Photos: Ottawa Fashion Week". Ottawa Citizen.