Venessa Anthony

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Encapsulating luxury through craftsmanship

Special edition of Colombo Fashion Week held on 17 November By Venessa Anthony Photos Lalith Perera The Luxury Edition by Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) took place on 17 November at the Galle Face Hotel. This special edition of CFW aimed…

Aroma Bliss Ceylon caters to the demand for organic skincare

By Venessa Anthony Natural and organic skin care has recently risen in popularity, with more and more people being opposed to applying harmful chemicals on their skin, while Sri Lanka has always been deep rooted in natural skin care, with…

Making mental health services more accessible

Airtel creates text-based platform to save lives By Venessa Anthony Upon realisation that access to quality mental healthcare is a big challenge, and people struggle to identify platforms and specialised people who can provide the help that they need, Airtel…

Realising a dream in fashion

Nipuna Ratnayake on the inception of Kleider Clothing By Venessa Anthony Ever since he was a child, Nipuna Ratnayake has dreamt of entrepreneurship. He knew that when he grew up, he wanted to be his own boss, and have something…

Aviyana Private Chalets to cater to high-spending tourists 

By Venessa Anthony  The Aviyana Private Chalets Complex project is prepared to open its doors on a grand scale next year. The hotel plans to marvel guests with a seven-star experience for the first time in Sri Lanka. Situated upon…

 Styling the traditional sarong with a twist

Asanka de Mel’s style tips for LOVI By Venessa Anthony LOVI Ceylon is all about embracing our traditional values as Sri Lankans. LOVI aims to highlight the wealth and beauty of our motherland and shows people that they have so…

Kami Maki turns nine

By Venessa Anthony Kami Maki has innovated and perfected fusion Japanese cuisine in Sri Lanka. From their signature rice burgers to their Sri Lankan fusion makis and their sushi doughnuts, Kami Maki has set a trend for all to follow.…

Local designer wear goes international

 Envoy showroom opens in Dubai By Venessa Anthony Envoy London, one of Sri Lanka’s leading international brands and the premier brand of Hameedia, which is synonymous with style and quality, has officially expanded into the Middle East with the recent…

Jetwing recognised for creating opportunities for women

Receives PATA Gold Award for Second Careers initiative By Venessa Anthony Jetwing Hotels won the Gold Award for its innovative women’s empowerment and inclusive recruitment project titled Second Careers, at the recently concluded Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards…

‘Aarya by Indi’ is ready for the runway

Couturier Indi Yapa’s spring-summer 2023 collection to be showcased on 18 November By Venessa Anthony Leading couturier Indi Yapa Abeywardena is all set to take over the runway in style, bringing together a celebration of fashion, design, diversity, history, and…