A different view on CD Congress Centre Ljubljana: Fashion Rules!
25 Jul 2016
An immediate thought when mentioning the name of Cankarjev dom - CD Congress Centre Ljubljana, is top cultural productions that have been delighting audiences for more than three decades, as well as prime international scientific events which have gathered a high number of renowned academicians, researchers and experts in the Slovenian capital. But there is more to it...
MB Fashion Week 2016 at CD Congress Centre Ljubljana © Pristop
MB Fashion Week 2016 at CD Congress Centre Ljubljana © Pristop
MB Fashion Week 2016 at CD Congress Centre Ljubljana © Pristop
The building, set in the city centre and overlooking its main modernist square, is in the vicinity of the major national institutions. Its location, the Republic Square, is paramount to Slovenia in terms of urban, architectural and symbolic relevance, and is since 2014 protected as a cultural monument. At the time when it was gradually created – from the early 1960’s to the early 1980’s, the image of this area was completely overhauled. On a symbolic level, Republic Square is associated with events that have transformed the history of Slovenia during its passage to independence, which was reached 25 years ago.
Cankarjev dom - CD Congress Centre Ljubljana is also a well-established brand in terms of cultural & art content (programme) and as an architectural landmark. Signed by architect Edvard Ravnikar (student of the famous Jože Plečnik, who left a strong print on Ljubljana), this architectural gem was created in the era of modernism and is considered a prime example of monumental architecture, comparable to Alvar Aalto’s Finlandia Hall in Helsinki. A number of smaller details are still surprising, yet the most astonishing fact is that the architecture’s significance has not diminished in the 36 years since its construction.
And here is a fine example of a successful blend between different concepts – lifestyle, design and architecture. Fashion is not just what we wear or consume, but is also connected to venues where it is presented to professional and general public.
When Mercedes-Benz Slovenia, the local organiser of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Ljubljana (MBFWLJ), searched for a suitable venue, CD came up as a smart choice. In present times, when tighter budgets may pose a restriction to the planners’ imagination, a series of magical events (two per year, as of October 2015) has been created, each surpassing the previous one in terms of unorthodox setting and superb execution. The MBFWLJ stands out as something different and highly original in the event arena.
Saying that in this specific week fashion rules in the city we think it literally. The MBFWLJ has definitely brought a breath of worldly flair to Ljubljana – a lifestyle defined by freedom, creativity, exclusivity and uniqueness, complemented by the artistic aspects of more extravagant theatre staging. Both the great functionality and flexibility of Cankarjev dom – CD Congress Centre Ljubljana thus came into full light, while top fashion was under the limelight.
You can find more detailed information about the venue on our website.