A Sri Lankan model displays a creation by local designer Ram Brothers during a fashion event in Colombo on January 13, 2012. Clothing accounts for over half of Sri Lanka's 7.5 billion USD export earnings. AFP PHOTO/Ishara S. KODIKARA

Prabath Samarasooriya did Sri Lanka proud by successfully showcasing two sets of collections ‘Expect the unexpected’ inspired by Sri Lankan eclectic culture and ‘Jassana’ inspired by the Jessana area in Sri Lanka.

This photograph released on December 30, 2011 by the brand Metro Shoes shows Indian Bollywood actress and model Kareena Kapoor posing during a photoshoot in Mumbai. AFP PHOTO / HO / METRO SHOES

The Electric Peacock Festival came alive at “The Light House” situated on Chaithya Road where the Grammy award winning Felix B of Basement Jaxx, Chicane, DJ Nihal, Asvajit and Tim made sure that the whole of Colombo was aware of their presence.

Monday 12th December 2011
Bringing lively and sassy chic to your wardrobe, Cotton Collection opened its new flagship store on the 12th of December. With the opening of the new store, Cotton Collection launched its logo as well.

Fast cars and bikes, hot ladies, and loud music - sounds like heaven for anyone who is an ardent follower of street racing. For many years, street racing has been a topic that has been frowned upon.

The organizers of the Electric Peacock Festival are excited to launch yet another first at the festival on Friday 16 December… the arrival of Sri Lanka’s first ever Silent Disco.
What is Silent Disco?

“38” was a fashion show choreographed by Runway Guru Brian Kerkoven to fund the building of four Schools in Jaffna, held in November 11, 2011 at the British School Auditorium. 

Three new cinema halls were opened at the Majestic City Shopping mall by Ceylon Theatres Ltd. and the Cineplex is named as Majestic Cineplex

Headlining the 2011 line up is BRIT and Grammy Award winningFelix B of Basement Jaxx, Chicane, DJ Nihal of BBC Radio 1 fame, Tim from offshore live and Asvajit. This stellar group of acts are promising the most exciting and unique event that 2011 has had to offer Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Design Festival which concluded at the Mount Lavinia Hotel dedicated its first day’s showing to Sri Lankan craftsman and local talent. Among famous local designers such as Yolande Aluwihare and Darshi Keerthisena, there emerged local brands such as Kandygs and Dilly’s and young designers such as Prabath Ratnasuriya, KUR and Dimuthu Sahabandu.

The Sri Lanka Design Festival 2011 was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel recently.

The grand finale of Sri Lanka’s Up-and-Coming Designer of the Year awards highlighted yet again the abundant young talent that is growing here in Sri Lanka. Held at Waters Edge, the finale was an extravagant night of glitz and glamour as audience members gathered for a show filled with couture designs and fun filled entertainment.

Popular television personality Sudharma Nethicumara joined hands with Shashi Weerawansa last week to mark the inauguration of the enthralling tele series ‘Baryawo’ at a muhurath ceremony held at Continental Hotel.