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]
Venue
In 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
Some 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
- ^ 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.
