STORY AND PICTURES BY – HERBERT PERERA – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – DISCOVERY SRI LANKA
The Unlabelled Runway 2026, a purpose-driven fashion showcase created to celebrate inclusion, individuality, resilience and belonging, was officially introduced on Wednesday the 3rd of September, at a press conference was held at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, ahead of the main event will be held on 25th September, 2026.
This was presented by Caroline J Global Holdings, the second consecutive edition of The Unlabelled Runway aims to move beyond conventional ideas of a fashion show by using fashion and storytelling as platforms for representation, confidence and social Impact.
The showcase will bring together professional models, public personalities, designers, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, including young people from partner organisations, persons with disabilities, and cancer patients and survivors. Though bringing these individuals together on one runway, the initiative seeks to challenge the labels and perceptions that can limit how people are seen and valued in society.
The Unlabelled Runway is being held in collaboration with SOS Children’s Village Sri Lanka, Indira Cancer Trust, Child Action Lanka and the Roshan Mahanama Trust, bringing together organisations with a shared commitment to creating opportunities, supporting vulnerable communities and encouraging greater inclusion.
Caroline Juri, Founder and Chairperson of Caroline J Global Holdings, said the vision behind the initiative was rooted in creating a platform where people could feel confident being themselves.
“Fashion has the ability to do more than showcase beauty. It can give confidence, create visibility and start conversations that matter. The Unlabelled Runway is about removing the labels that society places of people and reminding them that everyone deserves to be seen, valued and given an opportunity to belong,” she said.
A special Pink Runway will also form part of the September showcase, dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer and highlighting the courage and resilience of those affected by the disease. The segment will bring together public figures, professional models and individuals connected to the cause.
The event will also showcase Sri Lankan and international design talent, bringing together creative perspectives from Sri Lanka and overseas as part of a wider fashion and cultural experience.
The Unlabelled Runway will take place on 25th September, 2026 at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, with the evening featuring a VIP reception, the runway showcase and a cocktail networking experience. Tickets for the event can purchased conveniently via Pick Me Events on the Pick Me App.
During the press conference the launching of Caroline J Global Holdings website, creating a dedicated digital platform to showcase the company’s work across fashion, beauty, talent, events and purpose-driven initiatives, while providing greater visibility to its ongoing projects and collaborations.
With an audience comprising media, corporate leaders, designers, personalities, influences, and other distinguished guests. The Unlabelled Runway 2026 aims to create a meaningful platform where fashion meets purpose and Where every individual has an opportunity to be part of the story.
Caroline Jurie seen addresing the gatheering
Caroline Jurie and all the invitees posed for a group photograph after the press conferenceVideofraphed By - Nimesh Soysa
