OLU SWIM WEEK DESIGNER INSIGHTS 2021

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Colombo will come alive as CFW presents Olu Swim Week during two nights of back to back fashion on the 12th and 13th of November. Colom...

Designer 1-2-1: Sajini Hulugalle

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Savouring success since she launched her eponymous brand at The Design Collective last month, designer Sajini Hulugalle is already plan...

CFW presents OLU Swim Week Colombo

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Introducing another edition of Swim Week Colombo which will take place on 12th and 13th November founder and President of CFW Ajai Vir ...

Designer 1-2-1: Sarah Deen Ismail

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Creating a buzz amongst the island’s fashion savants Sarah Ismail’s brand fusion14 is growing in popularity. Starting off on a smal...

Designer 1-2-1: Twinkle Goonethilleke

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Designer Twinkle Goonethilleke was scheduled to launch THE HIGHNESS - Journey of a Dress in December 2021 in France at the Paris Americ...

Designer 1-2-1: Twinkle Goonethilleke

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Designer Twinkle Goonethilleke was scheduled to launch THE HIGHNESS - Journey of a Dress in December 2021 in France at the Paris Americ...

Designer 1-2-1: Radhika Perera-Hernandez

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Relocating from New York to Colombo has seen the founder of Lois London, Radhika Perera Hernandez’s brand grow exponentially. Boastin...

Designer 1-2-1: Joanne Stoker

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Sustainability is a much-vaunted word in the fashion world with almost every designer promoting their sustainability credentials. Joann...

Designer 1-2-1: Dulasha Jayawardene

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In 2020, despite a global pandemic ravaging businesses, designer Dulasha Jayawardene took the brave step of launching her eponymous lab...

Amesh wins German Fashion Award

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Adding another feather to his cap, London based Sri Lankan fashion designer Amesh Wijesekera has been named as the inaugural winner of ...

Designer 1-2-1: Kasun Gunawardana

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In 2015, Kasun Gunawardana burst onto the fashion scene when he showcased his collection at Bright Sparks, the launch pad for young des...

Designer 1-2-1: Gayathri Lindagedara

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Architect Gayathri Lindagedara founded Kudya as a creative outlet turning out bold accessories made mostly of brass. Meaning curiosity ...

Tag me @DANU - W.H

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Today I was tagged on the new trending space in town Wear House the new baby in the world of fashion in Colombo. Located in the middle ...

Designer 1-2-1: Nayani Fernando

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Launching her eponymous brand in 2015 designer Nayani Fernando has been on an exciting journey in fashion. She focuses on sustainabilit...

Designer 1-2-1: Zainab, Summaiya and Tasneem Zaheen

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Founded by three sisters, this eclectic brand offers products that are beautifully crafted with attention to detail. Using raw material...

Fashionably, Danu - Karma Collection

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If you have walked around the Galle Fort you would have seen this stunning shop bursting with colours and that’s Karma for you. The f...

Ruwanthi Gajadeera emerges as first Runner Up

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It was applause all-around at the AOD when Ruwanthi Gajadeera one of their own students was declared the first runner up at the Gradua...

Fashionably, Danu - La Ceyloné

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On Fashionably Danu I feature the very famous La Ceyloné shirt brand which changed the island vibe in our country. With the streetwear...

Designer 1-2-1: Dimuthu Sahabandu

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One of Sri Lanka’s finest couture designers, Dimuthu Sahabandu founded his eponymous label in 2010. Studying at both the AOD and the...

A Chat with Amesh Wijesekera

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AMESH presents “under the mango tree.”

Designer 1-2-1: Anita Pillai

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Founder of twixt designs, Anita Pillai launched her jewellery collection in 2014 on a site called Etsy which has a huge following overs...

Fashionably Danu - Tony Pellé

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Today I speak about my favourite subject - Shoes. Who can say NO to well-cut shoes which bring out a complete look in anyone? Men’s f...

Blow by Blow

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Based in the UK, Brit Sri Lankan fashion designer Selina Blow is one who is immensely proud of her Sri Lankan heritage. The daughter of...

Designer 1-2-1: Tif Florentina

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Founder of Nakota Tuwa, Tif Florentina’s interest in fashion was sparked by the mother and her grandmother who were both designers. L...

Designer 1-2-1: Maria Domingos and Menusha Gunawardhana

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Bubu with its tagline of Find Your Beautiful is the creation of Creative Designer Maria Domingos and Marketing specialist Menusha Gunaw...

Designer 1-2-1: Niroshini Perera

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Self-taught designer Niroshini Perera trained and worked as a marketing professional. However, her true love for fashion persuaded her ...

Designer 1-2-1: Joanne Stoker

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Conceived by designer Joanne Stoker before the arrival of Covid-19, NåD, a designer label had to weather the storm before it was offic...

Tag me @danu - Indi Yapa Abeywardena Bride

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This column is about promoting everything local and everything interesting. If you feel you have something I need to write about - just...

HSBC Colombo Fashion Week ’21 Day 3 - The Grand Finale

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After two days of back to back fashion, HSBC CFW drew to a close this evening at the Shangri-la hotel. 5 designers showcased their coll...