The event was graced by many of Colombo’s fashionistas, among a 375 audience that turned up.
Fashion Bug was one of the main sponsors of the event showcasing their exclusive sari line; a dazzling glam saree collection featuring worked, cut worked and embellished sarees, as well as trendy printed sarees, all of which literally wowed the audience!!
Also showcased were a selection of trendy casual wear that appealed to both the young and young at heart !
The tasteful and classy designer saree collection that Fashion Bug houses is by now a popular secret among Colombo’s Fashionistas . “As plans are underway to formally launch the collection very soon, the collection showcased here is merely a hint of what’s in store for the fashion conscious elite of Sri Lanka" said Shabier Subian, Director Fashion Bug.
Fashion Bug is making strides in the retail clothing industry in Sri Lanka, keeping up with the changing lifestyles of today’s fashion conscious Sri Lankan man and woman. “We are making changes in our clothing lines as we speak. Sri Lanka today has acquired a superior pallet when it comes to fashion and we are keeping up with both international as well as regional trends . Our consumer is fashionable, sensible and well informed” , said Subian .
Fashion Bug was founded in 1994 in Bandarawela with a 7 member team, the first shop being a mere 500 square feet in Bandarawela town.
The brainchild of Founders Mr. Rizal and Ashan Subian and Mr. A.C.M. Thariq, today it has evolved into a household brand that boasts of 17 outlets islandwide . Fashion Bug currently numbers over 1200 Sri Lankan men and women amongst its staff, who hail from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities; hence they constitute a truly Sri Lankan corporate entity.
Other than the 1250 employees who are currently on the payroll, Fashion Bug sustains over 2000 Sri Lankan men and women via the supplier chain that manufactures their own brands such as Amazing Lanka, Givo, Hush Lingerie, Jobbs, Bigg Boss, Rock Star, Amy and Bug Junior.
Pictured : Mrs Samadi Abeysinghe (Marketing Manager - Fashion Bug Pvt Ltd), Mr Umar Fareez, Mrs Azzraa Tharick , Mrs Raashida Shamsudeen, Mr Shabier Subian (Director - Fashion Bug Pvt Ltd )
Pictured : The saree and casual wear collection of Fashion Bug that was showcased.
