MBFW Sri Lanka

Behind the ScenesIndustry TipsNews

The Model Atelier Models at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2026

13 October 2026 · 2 min read

The Model Atelier celebrates its models on the runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2026, held at Cinnamon Life in Colombo.

The Model Atelier Models Take the Runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2026

Colombo’s fashion calendar reached a high point this October as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka returned to Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams. The Model Atelier was proud to see its represented models take to the runway, bringing Sri Lankan designers’ ideas to life with presence, poise and individuality.

Held from 7 to 11 October, the 2026 edition brought designers, models and fashion audiences together for five days of runway shows and events. Presented by the Academy of Design (AOD) and powered by DIMO, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka continues to give local design talent a platform in Colombo. Official event site, Daily FT

TMA talent on the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week runway

A runway show is a collaboration between the designer’s vision and the people who present it. The Model Atelier’s models represented the agency on the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka runway, adapting to each look and helping audiences experience the collections as they were intended.

For the models, fashion week calls for more than a confident walk. It takes focus, timing and the ability to communicate a design through movement. Their participation reflects the range of talent represented by The Model Atelier, a Colombo-based model and talent agency working across fashion, editorial, advertising and commercial projects. Explore TMA’s model portfolios

A platform for Sri Lankan fashion

This year’s programme brought together established labels and emerging designers. Coverage of the event highlighted collections by designers and labels including Buddhi Batiks by Darshi Keerthisena, Charini by Charini Suriyage, King + Lois, Onali Silva, T.S.S. by Thilini Silva, Natharlea and Swanee. The opening also featured a NewGen runway showcasing emerging design talent. The Sun: event coverage

For The Model Atelier, being part of the week was an opportunity to support the creative community and celebrate the models who help bring fashion to the runway. We’re proud of the TMA talent who represented the agency and grateful to the designers and event teams who made the shows possible.

Meet The Model Atelier’s models

Discover the models represented by The Model Atelier and explore their portfolios for fashion, editorial, advertising and commercial work.

Browse TMA model portfolios or send an inquiry to discuss talent for your next project.

Browse TMA model portfolios or send an inquiry to discuss talent for your next project.

Frequently asked questions

When was Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2026 held?

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2026 took place from 7 to 11 October at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, in Colombo.

Did The Model Atelier models walk at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka?

Yes. Models represented by The Model Atelier walked during the 2026 event.

Where can I see The Model Atelier’s models?

You can browse The Model Atelier’s model portfolios on the agency website.

More from the Journal