Jude Gayantha Perera
A fashion stylist with a decade of experience as an image expert and consultant to local retail brands, Gayantha offers candid advice to men on Fashion and Grooming only on Daily Mirror's Life Plus.
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Imported Insecurity: How Sri Lanka Mistook Foreign for Fashion
Sri Lanka’s relationship with fashion has long been shaped by a quiet but persistent hierarchy of value: the foreign is aspirati
Why Sri Lankans Must Break Up with Labels
There’s a particular kind of silence that falls in a Colombo room when someone walks in wearing a recognizable aesthetic or logo
The Vestment Effect: Why Fashion Can’t Stop Dressing Like Priests, Soldiers, and Empires
Fashion loves to sell the fantasy of originality, but its most enduring silhouettes come from the world’s oldest uniforms — ga
The Quiet Psychology Behind Our Wardrobes: Why Sri Lankans Dress the Way They Do
Across South Asia, clothing has always been a cultural language. But in Sri Lanka, that language is especially coded - a mix of an
The White Shirt: Purity, Power, and Pop Culture
I love how a crisply ironed white shirt just elevates any outfit, even if it’s just a layer. I also love a thick cotton button-d
The Great Fit Fallacy and Other Myths That Shape How Men Dress Today
For a species that once wrapped itself in loincloths and called it a day, men have come a long way in fashion. Or have they? In 20
The Invisible Line: How Far Can Men Really Go With Fashion in Sri Lanka?
Recently, I was at an event, and a rather fierce personality and iconic individual was wearing a tulle skirt and a blazer as their
Sri Lanka’s traditional New Year and its effect on Fashion
Each year, Avurudu celebrations bring about a vibrant explosion to our wardrobes either as gifts or purchases. Once in my childhoo
Big, Bold & Eccentric: The Rise of Maximalism
The Minimalist king is dead, long live Maximalism! You saw it creeping in with the overloaded bag charms and the stacked Taylor Sw
Dressing for Leadership: A Style Analysis of Presidential Candidates
We are days away from seeing the next democratically elected president of Sri Lanka. While there is a close race as much as the US
Re-emerging 2000s Fashion: Here’s how to style it for 2025 - Ladies Edition
As a stylist, you wouldn’t believe how much of my job is a scavenger hunt based on the misplaced nostalgia of my clients. I like
Dressing Well in Heat or Humidity: The Art of Layering an Outfit, even in Sri Lanka
Layering is often associated with colder weather, but it can be a game-changer for men in warm climates. It could be the perfect s
Dressed to Win: Paris Olympics Fashion
The Paris Olympics of 2024 have left a mark on our minds in more ways than just a global sporting event. From controversy arising
The Decline of Logos: The Rise of Quiet Luxury in Asia
In recent years, the luxury fashion landscape has undergone a significant transformation. The once-dominant trend of conspicuous l
Floral, Feathery, and Fearless: New Era of Bridal Fashion in Sri Lanka
The mid-year wedding season might be ending, but workshops and bridal designer studios in Colombo are abuzz with activity thanks t
From Reel Life to Real Life: The Impact of 2020s TV & Film on Fashion
From the runways to street style, the influence of popular media on what we wear has been profound. I myself was recently referrin
Stepping Up: Essential Footwear for the Fashionable Man of 2024
Nothing beats seeing a well-dressed man in Sri Lanka with his killer outfit that’s complimented by… his ankle-high white socks
The Uncle Wardrobe: Top 05 style mistakes Sri Lankan Men still make today
Do you ever ponder why men wear what they wear? And why is it that everyone around them is too afraid to speak up and tell one of
Making Your Suit Look Bespoke: A Guide
Hot and sweaty summer weddings are days away, and as much as you can celebrate not being the groom (this time!) It’s time to dus
The Bare Minimum To Looking Good: Grooming Essentials For The Lankan Man
I’m sorry to say it, men - waking up and splashing water across your face just doesn’t cut it anymore. In the post-pandemic wo