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Ottawa Fashion Week (OFW) is a biannual nonprofit fashion event held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Originally established in 2003, the event initially ran for 11 seasons before concluding in 2014[1]. However, in 2024, a new owner named Kataryn Tataryn revived the event under the name “Fashion Week Ottawa” with the original owners’ blessing[1].
Event Details
- Frequency: Held twice a year, traditionally in February and September[1]
- Purpose: A platform for local and international designers to showcase fashion creations[1][8]
- Venues: Previously held at various locations including:
- Ottawa Convention Centre (2012)
- Casino Lac Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec (2013-2014)
- Arts Court in 2024[3][5]
Notable Aspects
The event has featured several well-known fashion labels, including:
- Rudsak
- Jessica Biffi
- Adrian Wu
- Joseph Ribkoff
- Simon Ekrelius
- Elene Hinke[1]
Current Status
As of 2024, Fashion Week Ottawa continues to operate with a focus on supporting the local fashion community, providing opportunities for models, photographers, designers, and artists[6]. The event typically includes multiple daily fashion shows and after-parties[2].
Citations
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa_Fashion_Week [2] https://www.yelp.ca/biz/ottawa-fashion-week-ottawa [3] https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fashion-week-ottawa-tickets-980885554097 [4] https://www.instagram.com/ofwlive/ [5] https://www.facebook.com/FashionWeekOttawa [6] https://www.instagram.com/fashionweekottawa/ [7] https://www.capitalstyle.ca/ottawa-fashion-week/ [8] https://europaregina.eu/fashion-weeks/fashion-weeks-north-america/ottawa-fashion-week/
