Nepal Showcases Local Fashion at South Asian Summit 2026
Nepali fashion took the spotlight in Sri Lanka as designers Bini Bajracharya and Mukta Shrestha presented their collections at the CCWE Fashion Week and South Asian Summit 2026.
The event, hosted by the Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs, was held on July 18 in Sri Lanka. Nepal was represented by the Fashion Designers Center (Council), Nepal, with facilitation from the South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF).
Bajracharya, the designer behind ABiR, and Shrestha, founder of Muku, showcased their respective collections during the summit’s Grande Finale. Their participation highlighted Nepali design, local craftsmanship, and the growing influence of women entrepreneurs in the country’s creative industries.
ABiR and Muku Collections Featured at Sri Lanka Fashion Event
The CCWE Fashion Week and South Asian Summit brought together designers, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders from across the region. The programme celebrated South Asian fashion while encouraging creativity, cultural exchange, and cross-border collaboration.
Nepal’s participation through SAWDF and the Fashion Designers Center (Council) reflects the country’s expanding presence on the regional fashion stage. It also provided an international platform for Nepali women-led fashion brands to introduce their work to a wider South Asian audience.
Bini Bajracharya and Mukta Shrestha Impress at CCWE Fashion Week
“This is a proud moment for Nepali fashion and for women entrepreneurs across the region,” said a spokesperson for the Fashion Designers Center (Council), Nepal. “Showcasing our collections alongside designers from across South Asia is an opportunity to bring Nepali craftsmanship and design to a wider audience.”
Both designers reported receiving a warm and enthusiastic response to their locally inspired creations during the Grande Finale.
