Fashion
A chat with Himaya: Miss Earth Australia – Charity
Sri Lankan born Himaya Wijayaweera recently won one of the 5 national titles in the Miss Earth Australia National competition - Miss Earth Australia -
CFW Taking Fashion Forward: Powered for the next 20 by the last 20 years
A deeply spiritual being, Ajai Vir Singh is one who does not embark on a venture lightly. His vision to elevate Sri Lanka’s standing in the global f
Buzz with Danu - 20 years and counting... CFW
A journey that started in 2003 completes an important milestone two decades later. From a handful of designers with little aspiration for the younger
Oh Colombo: Kamil Makes a Bold Decision
Having a great passion is of no point unless you decide to act on it, which is exactly what Kamil Hewavitharana did when he switched to fashion. Fashi
Tag me @danu - Tony Pelle
Today my tag was by a local shoe brand which has made us all who are looking out for “style” find it. Just like any brands in our island home righ
Jewellery for the new generation
Fine jewellery was once exclusively available to those prepared to spend a lot of money. Times change and things change, so it’s time that you upgra
Buzz with Danu - Joel Tillekeratne
Today the Buzz I’m talking about something very special to me. When the country was crumbling and when some were being demotivated, there was one pe
Sriyani Dress Point ventures into exquisite occasion wear
Home to cutting-edge fashion, jewellery, accessories, cosmetics, and modern household needs, Sriyani Dress Point is one of Sri Lanka’s largest retai
CFW: Luxury Edition
Opening the show of the CFW Luxury Edition was Buddhi Batiks and rightly so! In her customary style, Darshi pulled the rabbit out of the hat with her
‘AARYA BY INDI’ Hits The Runway
Leading couture designer Indi Yapa Abeywardena is set to take over the runway on 18 November 2022 at the Colombo Town Hall Building with her Spring-Su
CFW Luxury Edition
Responding positively to the challenge of how designers define luxury in Sri Lanka using the crafts that are available and upgrading the design and sk
Buzz with Danu - INDI
Today I speak to Indi Yapa Abeywardena about what she is hoping to add to the runway on the 18th of November 2022. The show is set to be very interest
ALEAF: A sustainable fashion brand
ALEAF, a sustainable fashion brand by Alafiya Najmudeen was born out of a desire to create products from earth-friendly materials that were sourced re
Redress Design Award 2022 - Top 10 designers advance to the runway
Redress, the environmental NGO working to reduce fashion’s waste, announces today the 10 finalists of the Redress Design Award 2022, the world’s l
LOLO & LALA
Fashion designer Senuki Wijesundera launched her label ‘LOLO & LALA’ over the weekend at The Design Collective Store. A fashion student of the Aca
HARID - A designer collection that promotes local heritage
Having been inspired by the intricacies of the Kandyan saree often worn by his grandmother, Harinda Gunawardena was determined to pursue a career in f
Tag me @danu - CFW and INDI
Today I’m tagged by CFW and I speak to the Designer who rocked the ramp with her grand finale at the Colombo Fashion Week. It elevated the show in a
HSBC Colombo Fashion Week - Day 3
Colombo witnessed a smorgasbord of fashion during the HSBC CFW which concluded on Day 3. Indi Yapa Abeywaydene who celebrates her tenth anniversary sh
HSBC Colombo Fashion Week: Emerging Designers
The emerging designers held the audience in thrall on Day 1 of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week held at the Shangri-La hotel in Colombo. Eight young designer
HSBC CFW 2022 - Green Conscious and Earth Sensitive
In a pandemic which has caused the world to slow down its pace and re-think its priorities, Colombo Fashion Week has adopted a theme of Green Consciou
HSBC Colombo Fashion Week announces new season
This edition of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week intensifies its focus on developing a fashion eco-system that has Environmental and Societal wellbeing at it
Hanger and Mannequin
Embodying the definition of feminine and sophisticated, Anneisha Fernando started Hanger and Mannequin, an online clothing store that is designed to c
Designer 1-2-1: Catherine Rawson
One of the hippest fashion brands to emerge from Galle, The Old Railway has come a long way since its launch in 2013. Its founder, Brit Catherine Raws
LIMAK BY KAMIL Showcases at the Dubai Fashion Week 2021
Kamil Hewavitharana, the designer behind the brand ‘LIMAK by Kamil’ becomes the first and only Sri Lankan to showcase his collection at the inaugu
Fashionably, Danu Featuring - Will By Zac
Today I feature Will By Zac and their amazing collection. I have been seeing this brand for so long but I fell in love with it again as I walked in th
A fashionable display of talent: MBFW SL 2021
The countdown has begun for the eagerly anticipated Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka gets underway, the designers are in a frenzy of excitement. S
MBFW Sri Lanka - Designers Showcase Heritage Crafts With A Modern Spin
Returning to Sri Lanka after a hiatus, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week to be held at the Colombo Innovation Tower next weekend focuses on The New Local, an
A chat with Linda Speldewinde - Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka
With just days to go before unveiling The New Local at the MBFWSL Linda Speldewinde the powerhouse behind the AOD is busy pulling all the elements tog
‘The New Local’ at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka
The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2021 will be held on the 10th,11th, and 12th December at Colombo Innovation Tower. It will be Live streaming
Olu Swim Week: Day 2
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.