Best Dressed MBFW 2025
The style elite of Colombo lit up Cinnamon Life as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2025 continued into its second and third days. Friday and Saturday evenings saw the city’s ‘A Listers’ arrive impeccably dressed, making the event a true centerpiece of the social calendar.
Elegance and Island-Inspired Style Shine on Day Four of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2025
Day Four of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week brought together an inspiring mix of guests, industry leaders, creatives and fashion enthusiasts Thushari Vijitha Samantha Shyamalee for the much-anticipated Destination Island Runway. The evening highlighted Sri Lanka’s rich design heritage, presenting collections inspired by the island’s textures, colours and cultural essence. Attendees arrived in stylish ensembles, adding to the vibrant atmosphere at Cin
Island Runway at MBFWSL 2025
Destination Island, MBFWSL 2025’s Day 4, presented by the Academy of Design (AOD) and powered by DIMO, the authorised distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Sri Lanka, at Cinnamon Life, the City of Dreams in Colombo, promises to transport the audience to a tropical paradise. This spectacular showcase will highlight resort wear, swimwear, and leisure-inspired tailoring, capturing the essence of vibrant island living while seamlessly blending global fash
Elegant Moments from Day Two of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2025
Day Two of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka showcased the creativity and talent of the island’s rising designers as guests gathered for the Emerging Designer Runway at Cinnamon Life. Fashion enthusiasts, industry leaders, influencers, and style-conscious attendees filled the venue, celebrating innovation, craftsmanship, and the vibrant spirit of Sri Lanka’s fashion community.
Behind the Art of the Future Craft Runway at MBFWSL 2025
Day 3 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2025, presented by the Academy of Design (AOD) and powered by DIMO, the authorised distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Sri Lanka, at Cinnamon Life, the
A stylish start to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2025
Guests gathered at Cinnamon Life for the opening day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2025, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and the evolving landscape of local fashion. The evening brought
Behind the Vision of the Emerging Designer Runway at MBFWSL 2025
Step into a space where the bold and brave converge. On Day 2 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2025, presented by the Academy of Design (AOD) and powered by DIMO, the authorised distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Sri Lanka, at Cinnamon Life: City of Dreams in Colombo, the Emerging Designer Runway will spotlight Sri Lanka’s emerging talent - designers whose collections are energetic, futuristic, and diverse in inspiration.
Behind the Colours: How Stage Makeup Reflects Life, Identity, and the World Beyond the Spotlight.
In the dim stillness of the backstage mirror, long before the curtains rise, an actor lifts a brush to the skin and begins a transformation. This act, quiet, intimate, and profoundly ritualistic, is older than theatre itself. Stage makeup, often misunderstood as a mere cosmetic enhancement, is in fact a language: a textured, pigmented vocabulary that reveals inner truths, conceals private fractures, and mirrors the shifting masks we all wear in l
The Light in the Dark That Travels With Us
When I was a kid, I used to wonder why the moon seemed to follow our car wherever we went. I am sure you would have too. Whether we were driving through the city at night or along a quiet countryside road, I’d look out the window and see the moon floating steadily above, gliding along as if it were tagging along on our journey. It never sped ahead, never fell behind, it just stayed there, keeping pace with us. At that age, it felt magical, almost
How to Lose Yourself in Ten Days Followed by the Reclaiming of the Land
There are seasons when losing yourself happens slowly, almost politely, as if erosion could learn manners. At other times it arrives abruptly, a room going dark before you can locate the switch. For years I believed I was immune to such disappearance. I kept my life orderly, my emotions in neat stacks,
The loneliness generation: Living in a world that won’t stay still
No one warns you how much loneliness comes from change. We grew up thinking loneliness meant having no friends or sitting alone during lunch. But the loneliness most young people feel today is quitter and far less obvious. It’s the loneliness that comes from watching life shift, people leaving, routines breaking, families moving away, friendships fading without a fight. It’ not the silence that hurts; it’s the constant movement. Every year feels
A Year in a Blink
Time has a strange way of slipping through our hands. Some years arrive gently, some drag endlessly, and some disappear so quickly that we only realise their impact when we pause long enough to look back. This year has been one of those fast-moving ones, quiet on the surface, but full of subtle shifts and unexpected growth. With eleven months already behind us, it feels as if the days folded into weeks and the weeks into months before we even had
“Echos of Ceylon” Unveils New Jewellery Collection in Colombo
Echos of Ceylon unveiled its latest jewellery collection at an elegant launch event held at Swastha by Link Natural, Colombo. The showcase featured a curated selection of contemporary pieces inspired by Sri Lanka’s rich cultural elements and natural landscapes.
Neelika Tillekeratne A Journey of Purpose, Leadership, and Authenticity
With over 25 years of experience in marketing, communications, sustainability, and corporate leadership, Neelika Tillekeratne has built a distinguished career defined by integrity, purpose, and impact. As the
THE GAMES WE PLAY WHY SPORTS STILL MATTER IN AN AGE THAT KEEPS LOSING ITS BALANCE
Long before sports became a medley of branded jerseys, papare bands, and parents arguing with referees, they served a far more brutal purpose: preparing men for war. The Spartans, ever practical,
In Conversation With Fathoum Issadeen On The Intra-Community Backlash Muslim Female Athletes Face
We live in a world that loves turning women into talking points. Two mirrors held up: one showing a woman in a hijab, one without, as if a woman’s worth, her years of discipline and sacrifice, can be reduced to what
Gen Z and the Future of Work Why the 9-to-5 Is Fading
It’s Monday morning in Colombo. A friend is answering emails from a cafe, someone else is editing videos between lectures, and another is running a small clothing page on Instagram. The old “wake up, commute,
Sheikh Hasina A REMARKABLE RISE A DRAMATIC FALL
Sheikh Hasina has for decades been one of Bangladesh’s most pivotal political figures. Born in 1947 in Tungipara, she is the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh. Her
A Celebratory Evening at Rhythm of the Night 2025
The Lanka Japan Friendship Society successfully hosted Rhythm of the Night 2025, an evening filled with music, fellowship and cultural appreciation. The lively performance by Nalin and the Star Combination set
THE BBC, TRUST, AND THE GREY RHINO WE ALL SAW COMING
There are very few media organisations in the world that genuinely transcend their national borders.
The Myth of “Guilt-Free” Shopping
For years, the fashion industry has been trying to soothe our conscience. With every new label promising recycled content, every neatly printed “eco” hangtag
