By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London The Sri Lankan High Commission in London, in collaboration with the Export Development Board (EDB), Sri Lanka Apparel Sourcing Association (SLASA), and Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), presented the ‘Sourced Sri Lanka’ Fashion and Textile Trade Show on June 17-18, 2024, at the Royal Horticultural Hall in London. This event, the first of its kind in the UK, showcased the pinnacle of Sri Lankan fashion and textiles with 80 exhibiting stalls. It provided a unique platform for UK buyers and fashion enthusiasts to engage directly with Sri Lankan manufacturers and designers.
Highlights of the event included a captivating fashion show, the launch of “Your Vital Island” by High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama, and a panel discussion, on June 17, led by industry leaders and experts, focusing on the values and sustainability of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry. In his address, the High Commissioner emphasized Sri Lanka’s rich history of more than 3,000 years in weaving and the country’s leading role in the global apparel industry, with the UK being its second-largest market. The ‘Sourced Sri Lanka’ Road Show underscored Sri Lanka’s commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation in the global fashion industry.
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