My final collection was “EXPLOSION “. And I was inspired by “VOLCANOES “. It describes very powerful, explosion, fluid, dramatic fluid and energetic feeling. The main element is volcanic eruption. Volcano has so many transformations. I mainly focused on volcanic eruptions. I took my concepts as a “Transformation in Explosion”. The collection is for “spring […]
“There is a certain level of complexity in being given the opportunity to help uplift another individual through the principles of design. “Loom Retentions”, is a notion introduced for consumers craving an innovative array of designs that are well constructed to bring ease, confidence and freedom for the modern woman. The combinations of masculine and […]
Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Bringing reality into longevity I found my pathway In Fashion Designing at an early stage stepping forth in LIFT to be molded in my career. Fashion always has a practical utilitarian purpose. When inspiration strikes into a designer’s diary, it is a powerful force that its recipient has little […]
The new designers of Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIFT) and Mod’Art International – Sri Lanka branch, showcased the preview of their graduation collection at the mega event Beaujolais Nouveau. This year the fashion show took place on November 26th at the Waters Edge hotel open lawn. LIFT and Mod’Art Preview 2016 was not just […]
Tarine Mendis talks about her first portfolio, LAYERS OF BEAUTY We were given a comprehensive understanding of the assignment. Although challenging, the design process of my first portfolio was an exciting and a new experience for all of us. As it allowed us to leverage the power of design development. The topic given was “Nature” […]
From Luxe sportswear to the key colors, all the new-season’s trends that will shape your wardrobe from the spring/summer fashion week 2017.
“Sky and Earth in Fusion” is my 1st swimwear collection where I was inspired by the natural phenomenon, “Lightning”. I consider Lightning is fusing with the Earth through root systems of trees which take similar shapes in both instances. Lightning is basically an energy which emits from the sky and Root system of a plant […]
Crocs down the catwalk – CHRISTOPHER KANE S/S 17 On Monday afternoon, Christopher Kane accessorized his spring/summer 2017 collection with fashion’s least likely ‘it’ shoe Crocs. Almost every model was sent down the catwalk in a pair of the rubber sandals, which were all embellished with gemstones. This marks an official collaboration between the two […]
Mod the subculture that began in the United Kingdom in the 1960s and spread in varying scale to many countries even to date. Short for ‘modernist’ mod style was generally characterized by very bold and bright fashions. It may come as no surprise then that Mods have had such an influence on today’s streamlined fashion […]
From a vantage point atop a technicolor ferris wheel parked at the end of Pier 16 at South Street Seaport, throngs of Tommy Hilfiger show attendees milled about fanning themselves in the muggy heat as the sun set in the west. Across the East River, Brooklyn offered a glowing Instagram and Snapchat-worthy backdrop, a strategy […]
