New designers showcase their collections!
Pop up stores the perfect place for retail therapy...
Aura Cafe, Colombo will play host to several of Colombo’s young designers who will be selling their merchandise at a special pop up Christmas Sale. The ideal opportunity to engage in some pre Christmas retail therapy and buy those last minute Christmas gifts, the pop up store will have a variety of goodies ranging from clothing, swimwear, jewellery, homeware and beauty products will be on offer.
Upcoming fashion designer Tarja De Silva will be selling clothing from her latest range of ready to wear and resort beach wear collections - Devil Dancer which showcased at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Apparel awards and the Annasi collection which previewed at Colombo Fashion Week Resort Wear 2015. All her products are handmade using batik, dip dye and tie technique in easy and comfort driven silhouettes that place emphasis on quirky prints and handmade textiles.
Carving a niche as one of the island’s best swimwear designers Rukshi’s Rum Punch label offers a range of swimwear, resort shorts, beach wraps and batik bangles. Available from the Active Tribal Collection the swimwear is one of a kind with the high waist crop swim set being reversible so that you can wear both sides and have two different looks.
Jewellery designer Dierdre De Livera’s Aganaa jewellery is made with semi precious stones and contains several eye catching pieces that would look fab on anyone. Beautifully crafted where no two pieces are identical, these items of jewellery will tick all the right boxes for those seeking something special.
Angelina Senevirathne’s label Curves will have on offer a range of beach cover ups, evening and casual wear. Grey denim and yellow mixed pieces from her “An English Affair” collection will feature highly. Most items are one off exclusive pieces.
Tatyana Lee Jayaratne’s Xodus sportswear is gaining popularity amongst many in Colombo. Tatyana’s ethos is all about providing Sri Lankans with fun, stylish and affordable active wear so that women can look good and feel good while they work out. Glow in the dark prints and a new range of T shirts and tank tops will be on offer.
Ko Le, the beauty brand pioneered by Nicola claims to use Sri Lankan ingredients to create products that are nourishing for mind, body and soul. Made with love, using ancient ayurvedic recipes, hair oils, body scrubs and massage oils beautifully packaged will make ideal gifts for the festive season.
Deeandra Bulner, the creative force behind the quirky label Minnie has created a special Christmas edition collection. Body jewellery, batik rings and accessories in wood, metal and other rare fabrics give the Minnie collection a distinct look and feel to it.
Spaces, offers a range of customized linen including pillowcases, cushion covers and doormats. Currently running an exclusive Christmas collection, the products sustainable business practices and are manufactured with practically in mind. Created in limited quantities, ensures that designs are exclusive and unique. Perfect to beautify your home during the festive season, they will also be showcasing at the sale.
The Christmas Pop Up Sale will be held this Sunday (December 20) at Aura Café, 4 Buller’s Lane, Colombo from 10am - 7pm.
By Tina Edward Gunawardhana
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