Passion Vista honours Prassanna Pathmanathan

Prassanna Pathmanathan, one of Sri Lanka’s leading names in fashion and pageantry, was awarded the “Creative Visionary in Fashion and Pageantry” title at the Passion Vista Style and Glamour Awards & Global Leadership Forum held on May 4th at Waters Edge Hotel.

Hosted by Passion Vista, a lifestyle, and business magazine published by Unified Brainz Media & Publication House, the annual awards ceremony celebrates pioneers and influencers across fashion capitals. 

This year’s event, held in Sri Lanka, brought together top-tier global fashion professionals and pageant leaders—and placed a spotlight squarely on one of Sri Lanka’s finest exports.

As the Founder and President of the Colombo Fashion Council, Prassanna has redefined the boundaries of fashion in Sri Lanka. What sets him apart is not just his deep-rooted passion for fashion, but a unique foundation in IT, business, and marketing—a blend that has positioned him as a thought leader in a rapidly evolving industry.

With an academic track record, including a Gold Medal from the University of Westminster (UK), a Chartered Marketer status, and an MBA from the University of Wales, Prassanna has consistently balanced intellect with creativity. 

His journey in fashion took global momentum when he became the first Asian judge at the Mr. Earth Worldwide Pageant in 2011. Since then, he has served on numerous international pageant panels, trained aspiring models across continents, and curated fashion shows.