AKURA

It starts with the idea that I wanted to do something Sri Lankan, something unique and uncommon, my mother tongue is Sinhala and that would be the closest thing to show that I’m a Sri Lankan. So I came up with typography Sinhala letter print inspired with the shape and colors of the roll up vintage palm leaf, mixing history and present elements together I have created a simple and unique day-wear collection with simple cuts and more Sri Lankan image.

AOD Graduation Show 2010 (BA Collection) AKURA

Photographed by :Chanaka Gayan Attanayake,Porty Ushan

Thank You for all....

AMPHIBIANS

Main inspiration for this collection is based on “Poison dart frog skin“by using it I took the abstract of the colors and shapes and created an uncommon fabric designs by using Batik ,this caters for people who seeks something different  to wear and been tired with batik pieces by traditional  elements like elephants, flowers ect..

AOD Graduation Show 2009(HND Collection) AMPHIBIANS

My HND collection was a major success in my life which I have achieved by creating my own fabrics using batik technique.

 

Photographed by :Chanaka Gayan Attanayake,Arantha Sirimanne

LUX GALLARDO

I'm Madavi Karunarathna

I have not looked at a designer for my key shapes. But I love the designs by John Galliano, Stella Mccartney, Alexander Mcqueen. I love their use of color and shapes. Mine is uncommon and different because of the cut and print detail and because of the technique that I have added. I always use important elements from the inspiration to create a wow factor. My inspiration is seen in my silhouette but I have made sure that it is not too dramatic, making only wearable pieces.

I like using the batik technique, different types of print techniques, uncommon cuts and shapes, drapery, graffiti and detailing.

Looking at my main inspiration and following the key words has given me a good path to create something new and uncommon, and also I look at the shapes seen in current trends.

Fabrics, colors, trims details all depend on and will change according to the inspiration. I love to use cotton fabrics which are easy to mange and comfortable. I love to use colors and play with them in order to create vibrant hued garments.