Ottawa Fashion Week

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

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  2. Ottawa Fashion Week | Ottawa Magazine
  3. Fashion Week(end) in Ottawa | Culture
  4. SHOP TALK: Favourites from our (one!) day at Ottawa Fashion Week | Ottawa Magazine
  5. "Ottawa Fashion Week kicks off". CBC TV, 5 February 2014
  6. Ottawa Fashion Week to usher in newcomers at bigger downtown venue | Metro
  7. Ottawa Fashion Week | Embassy - Canada's Foreign Policy Newspaper
  8. "Ottawa Fashion Week: Fresh, uber cool and edgy designs". Ottawa Citizen. 7 February 2014
  9. Buen, Julie. "label: Ottawa Fashion Week Snap, crackle & pop" Ottawa Citizen, 7 February 2014.
  10. "Editor’s picks: Ottawa Fashion Week", Fajo Magazine, fall/winter 2014".
  11. Beun, Julie. "To dye for: Designer Elena Hinke the crown jewel of Ottawa Fashion Week". Ottawa Citizen, 10 February 2014.
  12. Ottawa Fashion Week Kicks Off | Fashion | Life | Toronto Sun
  13. "Photos: Ottawa Fashion Week". Ottawa Citizen.
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