Sampath Bank Private Banking has been announced as the Official Banking Partner for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka (MBFWSL) 2025, presented by the Academy of Design (AOD). The partnership unites two institutions committed to advancing Sri Lanka’s creative economy, enhancing its global presence, and promoting design-led innovation and luxury experiences.

Over the past two decades, AOD has nurtured a generation of designers, creative entrepreneurs, and fashion innovators ready to compete internationally.

The collaboration with Sampath Bank Private Banking aims to strengthen the country’s contemporary South Asian aesthetic, ensuring it is globally relevant, commercially viable, and rooted in craftsmanship and culture.

Shyanika Hewage, Head of Private Banking at Sampath Bank, said, “At Private Banking, our role extends beyond financial stewardship; we curate experiences and opportunities that reflect the evolving aspirations of our clientele.”

The partnership highlights a convergence of financial leadership, cultural stewardship, and design innovation, positioning Sri Lanka as a key contributor to the global design conversation and the growth of a regionally driven creative economy.