The Lanka Woman and Daily Mirror fashion show held recently at the Galle Face Hotel was a fund-raiser for the Sri Lanka Air Force- to help the Anula Fernando housing project and the Morawewa school project. Leading designers Kirthi Sri Karunaratne, Sharmini Seneviratne, Yoland Aluvihare, Lou Ching Wong, Chrysanthi Fernando Saverimutto, Eric Suriyasena and Michael Wijesuriya were honoured for their contributions to the fashion industry.
Their creations were showcased on the ramp and there was a burst of fresh talent as aspiring young Lanka Women Fashion designers vied for the coveted title of Designer of the Year with Gihan Ediriweera coming up trumps. Niflah Salahudeen was adjudged first runner-up and Sheruka Mahakumarage second runner-up.
Fashion Expression 2009 was supported by Kandygs and Creative Textiles.
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| A creation by Gihan Ediriweera |
One of Niflah Salahudeen’s creations |
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| Retro
glamour from Lou Ching Wang |
One of Sheruka Mahakumarage’s creations |
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| A vintage lace
creation by Michael Wijesuriya |
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