ALEAF launches the timeless and eco-friendly Liberty Collection By Venessa Anthony Alafiya Najmudeen, a local designer based in Melbourne, recently launched the Liberty Collection – the latest addition to her brand ALEAF. The collection features sustainable fashion accessories that are…
Canapé House Founder Amanee Jayawardena’s culinary journey
By Venessa Anthony Amanee Jayawardena is the lady behind Angel Cupcakes and Canapé House. She has professionally studied commercial cookery in Australia and went on to make a name for herself back here in her home country. The Morning Brunch…
Upcycled, free-size, and gender fluid Podi Bennett
Designer Navoda Bennett on lending a sense of comfort through clothing By Venessa Anthony Navoda Bennett, a self-taught fashion designer, began her own fashion label Podi Bennett at a very young age. Right after her Advanced Level examinations, she worked…
Kumarini and Tiffahny Hoole on their online thrift store Chakre Shop
By Venessa Anthony There has been a surge of online thrift stores popping up all over Instagram in the recent past, and by now it’s unlikely there is anyone who doesn’t have at least a small grasp on what online…
Paan Paan spices up Christmas goodies
By Venessa Anthony Paan Paan is all geared up for the season, introducing a wide range of Christmas specials. The much-adored brand is ready to bring in the seasonal cheer with what is without a doubt one of the best…
The tale of Silk Wraps
Designer Sharmini Seneviratne on building a longstanding career in fashion By Venessa Anthony Sharmini Seneviratne discovered her eye for the glamorous world of fashion at quite a young age. Growing up, watching her mother work as a seamstress, she was…
Stigmata wrap up the season with a twist
By Venessa Anthony Stigmata, one of Sri Lanka’s most recognised metal bands, just wrapped up their latest string of gigs held in light of their 22nd anniversary. The gig, held at RE.PUB.LK, was much anticipated, since to everyone’s surprise, the…
Hameedia continues efforts of raising breast cancer awareness
Donates one million rupees to the Indira Cancer Trust By Venessa Anthony Hameedia, a recognised menswear brand in Sri Lanka, recently donated Rs. 1 million to the Indira Cancer Trust (ICT), continuing the strong partnership built in recent years between…
Nailing it from passion to profession
NailSpa Founder Nilanthi Genevieve on filling a vacuum in the beauty industry By Venessa Anthony It was 20 years ago that NailSpa Founder Nilanthi Genevieve Weerasinghe saw a vacuum in the beauty industry in Sri Lanka. While the country had…
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Fourth Bohra Business Expo concludes successfully By Venessa Anthony The fourth season of the flagship business project of the Dawoodi Bohras of Sri Lanka, The Bohra Business Expo 2022, concluded on 27 November, with over 70 exhibitors and more than…
