Style
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. It’s not admirat
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 — garments built not for
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 ancient modesty, colon
Buzz with Danu – Asanka De Mel
Some people don’t just build brands, they build movements. And when it comes to fashion that speaks identity, ambition, and a little bit of attit
From Stylist to Designer: Gayantha Perera Unveils ELUSIV
For years, Gayantha Perera — better known in fashion circles as stylist.lk — has been the invisible hand behind some of Sri Lanka’s most strikin
Crafting Visibility for Sri Lanka: Mehala Ford’s London Vision
Friday Sari Project founder Mehala Ford is steadily emerging as one of the few independent champions working to secure meaningful international visibi
Fashion as Fine Art: Senaka De Silva’s New Mission to Train Designers
For decades, Senaka De Silva has been a vibrant and influential figure in Sri Lanka’s creative landscape—an artist, designer, model trainer and fa
BUZZ WITH DANU – COMMON FOLK
On Buzz with Danu today, we’re celebrating a brand that feels deeply Sri Lankan not just in fabric, but in spirit. Common Folk is not just about han
From Sri Lanka to Australia to London Fashion Week: How Beauty by Rosh Took Its Place on a Global Runway
Careers in beauty rarely move in straight lines. They expand through trial, repetition, pauses, recalibration, and moments that only make sense in hin
Buzz with Danu - Sahan Karunarathne
On Buzz with Danu today, I sit down with Sahan Karunarathne, someone who understands the quiet power of building something with intention. In a time w
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-down for a meeting. I
Amilani Perera’s Bold Moment - Designer showcases at Melbourne Fashion Week
Melbourne’s fashion district pulsed with new energy recently as Sri Lankan designer Amilani Perera unveiled her latest collection at the Melbourne F
Buzz with Danu - Sabina T. Yousaf
This time it’s extra special, not just because I’m bringing you another fabulous guest, but because I had the privilege of sitting on the judging
Buzz with Danu - Nilusha Shivaraj & Heshani Bogollogama
Isle of Rataa x Sahesh by IoR is where island vibes meet fierce fashion – and honestly, it’s giving everything we need right now! Behind the magic
The Wedding Chapter by Hameedia
Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, Hameedia, has launched The Wedding Chapter, a new concept that redefines groomswear by celebrating style, tradit
Buzz with Danu – Island Life with Darshi Keerthisena
Fashion, for Darshi Keerthisena, has never been just about clothes. It’s about stories, memories, and carrying the spirit of Sri Lanka into every st
How Savyscakes Turned Cake Into Couture
The wafer paper was delicate, almost too delicate. One wrong brushstroke and it would tear, crumple, or worse, disintegrate into sugar dust. But night
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 2025, we’re living i
Dhananjaya Bandara celebrates 25 years of creative excellence
The halls of the Grand Ballroom at Hilton Colombo came alive on Tuesday (24) with rich Sri Lankan music, dance and fashion as Dhananjaya Bandara, expe
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 outfit. It was an a
Kosh Hewage: A New Era for Miss Universe Bahrain and Egypt
In a groundbreaking appointment, Sri Lankan creative visionary Kosh Hewage has been named the Deputy Director of Miss Universe Bahrain and Miss Univer
Through the Lens: Prasantha Yahampath
From the quiet solitude of a darkroom in Holland to the electric energy of Paris Fashion Week, photographer Prasantha Yahampath has come a long way—
Balmain’s Bold Bags, Designed by Sajith Amaratunga
When I first saw images of Olivier Rousteing the creative director of Balmain carrying a sewing machine bag at the coveted Met Gala, I was blown away
The Handcrafted Journey of Lasanthi Limited Edition
It all started with 20 handmade clutch purses, a few greeting cards, and a batch of brownies. Lasanthi never imagined that her small stall at a Kandy
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 childhood it was a bright ye
Wardrobe Warrior
A lifelong devotee of fashion, Sarita Rajendran used the quiet of the pandemic as a chance to turn passion into purpose, qualifying as a certified sty
Affordable Clothing Brands in Sri Lanka
Today we are showing some love to a few of our very own local clothing brands. Here are my top 4 great, yet lesser-known clothing brands in Sri Lanka
The Joy in Happinesswear
Rashmi Wijekoon, the founder and driving force behind Joey Clothing, has built a brand on the concept of ‘Happiness’—fashion that brings confide
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 Swift concert bracelet
Emerging Designers to Watch at CFW
Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) returns with its latest edition starting this evening. Spread over the next three days, a fresh crop of designers who are p
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