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Twenty aspiring models, ten emerging designers, and one platform where creativity meets ambition.
Every runway begins with a dream. For some, it is the dream of commanding the spotlight; for others, it is the desire to transform imagination into fashion. After a six-year break, Stylish Marketer 2026 returns to bring these dreams together, opening new doors for Sri Lanka’s emerging university fashion talent.
Organised by the Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya, Stylish Marketer 2026 celebrates individuality, confidence, and creativity. Its journey began with model auditions that attracted over 200 contestants from more than 13 state universities. With Hameedia - Le Bond as the Title partner, the auditions provided a platform for aspiring models to demonstrate their potential.
The grand finale of Stylish Marketer 2026 is scheduled to take place tomorrow (6) at 6.00 p.m. at Sri Dharmaloka Hall, University of Kelaniya. The event will bring together the selected models and designers, offering them a platform to showcase their talent, creativity, and individuality.
Across two competitive selection rounds, contestants were assessed on their confidence, personality, presentation and modelling abilities. The process culminated in the selection of 10 female and 10 male finalists, marking the beginning of their journey towards the grand finale.
Yet, fashion is not defined by the runway alone. Behind every striking look lies a creative mind, a vision and a story waiting to be told. Recognising the importance of design in shaping the fashion industry, Stylish Marketer 2026 also opened its doors to aspiring designers, giving them an opportunity to showcase their creativity and demonstrate their design potential.
The designer auditions brought together a distinguished panel of judges from the fields of fashion design, entrepreneurship, industry leadership and academia. Their collective expertise played a key role in identifying designers with the creativity and potential to bring fresh perspectives to the showcase.
Following the selection process, 10 designers secured their places as finalists, ready to transform their ideas into creations that reflect their individual identities and creative visions.
With the finalists selected, workshops have already commenced, shifting the focus from discovery to development. As models refine their runway presence and designers further develop their creative visions, the excitement surrounding Stylish Marketer 2026 continues to grow.
More than a fashion show, Stylish Marketer 2026 is a stage for young talent to grow, express themselves, and inspire others. Its return is not simply about reclaiming the runway; it is about creating space for a new generation to make its mark.
