HSBC Colombo Fashion Week Resortwear 2014 Day 4
The fourth and final day of the HSBC Colombo Fashion Week Resortwear 2014 came to an end, showcasing stunning collections by Sonali Dharmawardene, Arugam Bay, COCO by Cotton Collection, Charini Suriyage and Fouzul Hameed alongside other designers.
Sonali Dharmawardene
Here is a designer who has used several mediums of expression throughout her life. Not only does she specialise in batik, but Sonali has also dabbled in designing lingerie garments. Her work is exquisite and one of a kind.
Arugam Bay
This brand celebrates tropical life in Sri Lanka with bright, mesmerizing and bold colours in their range of footwear, swimwear.
COCO
This is the very first time that COCO is showcasing a collection at CFW, and this brand has drawn inspiration from the rebellious Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, her genius, individuality and free-spirited lifestyle.
Conscience LR
Sri Lanka's first ethical brand Conscience has teamed up with Land Rover to bring special focus and attention to nature and the importance of its conservation. The collection uses organic cotton from South India.
Nelun Harasgama
Nelun's collection 'The Ocean' consists of swimsuits, day dresses, pants, tops, skirts and bags crafted with silk and cotton, and inspired by sea creatures, and finally executed in batik and patchwork.
U by Upeksha
This is in collaboration with Nirmalee's lace and Priyani's batik, and is a refreshing collection.
Charini Suriyage
She has made a mark for herself in the international fashion arena by being a part of London Fashion Week since 2010. The 'Island Living' collection consists of fashionable items of clothing - lingerie and swimwear.
Fouzul Hameed
A prominent name in the men's fashion wear industry, Fouzul Hameed and his keen eye for detail has made him the man behind the brand of Hameedia's. Presented here is an evening wear collection in linen and cotton.
CJS
Having teamed up with Yasisurie Bandara, this iconic brand has presented 'Cool Luxury', an exciting new limited edition fashion line inspired by the textures of the ocean.
Abraham & Thakore
This is one of India's most successful and respected design sources for fashion and accessories as well as textile products for the home.
Photos by Manoj Ratnayake
Comments (5)
Rodger Williams
Oct 06, 2014 12:00 amThese are no doubt beautiful young men and women. However, this is a separated culture that is pretty much divorced form our main soceity and it is very obvious that it is catering to a rich and prosperous set of folks. My question is how practical are these clothes for daily wear and their affordability? Vey little is also left for the imagination and sexual projections seems to be the order of the day, given the increasing sexual mole stores ame perverts. Are we now selling all decency becau
ReplyRealist
Oct 06, 2014 12:00 amRodger, it's swimwear. It's supposed to be sexy. What exactly is this 'culture' you talk of? Perhaps it is the mysoginism, racism, frustration that has led to our current state of a 30 year civil war, an insurgency that killed tens of thousands, elephants in chains, etc, etc? Is that the soulful culture that you refer to? Personally a bit of sex is a lot more harmless and fun than what we see of this culture you refer to.
Replymalkanthi
Oct 07, 2014 12:00 amThis is American culture.
ReplySaman
Oct 08, 2014 12:00 amThis us a demonstration of money culture using human beings as guinea pigs!
ReplyRenauld
Oct 09, 2014 12:00 amIt's a way of making money and allowing the female market a right to choose what to wear. There's nothing wrong with that... this is a womans' world - have you ever been to a grocery store? or know the dynamics of merchandising?... it's a shame we're trapped with so many narrow minded pigeons
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