Bata's 2019 Fashion Weekend

At a gala event in Prague, the storied brand showed off its latest innovations and collections.

- Neelangana Vasudeva

At Bata’s 125th anniversary celebrations, the majestic neorenaissance Zofin Palace in Prague was transformed into a centre of fashion and art, with activities like a full-fledged footwear fashion show, a DIY shoe-making space, live performances, the Bata young designer's challenge 2019 finale and a photo corner, with fun backdrops and props to celebrate ‘The Evolution of Style’ at the Bata Fashion Weekend 2019.

The two-day event saw some incredible animation and superb performances, and it was a show of real and relatable fashion, which was reflected and celebrated by the catwalk models. The weekend began with a gala dinner hosted by the brand, to welcome invitees from all across the world, who came in to be a part of this celebration.

The next afternoon at the Zofin Palace saw a great display of Bata’s latest collection, new collaborations and some innovative concept sneakers created by design students from the Czech Republic, Italy and Kenya, followed by an interaction with the global team and the brand’s India representative, Sandeep Kataria, to learn more about the brand’s heritage and upcoming plans.