It was a proud moment when the graduating students of the Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIFT) unveiled their collections for invitees at the Balmoral Hall of the Kingsbury. Celebrating LIFT’s 15th year, the show’s finale was the ‘white elegance’ collection by a group of designers to mark the institute’s crystal anniversary. The show saw [...]

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It was a proud moment when the graduating students of the Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIFT) unveiled their collections for invitees at the Balmoral Hall of the Kingsbury.

Celebrating LIFT’s 15th year, the show’s finale was the ‘white elegance’ collection by a group of designers to mark the institute’s crystal anniversary.

The show saw students experiment with colour fusion with themes such as geometry, woven dreams, vintage romance etc. Choreographed by Brian Kerkoven, it was directed by the LIFT management.

The winnersA highlight of the show was of course, the much awaited awards. The winners are as follows:

The best conceptual collection: Shehani Mediwaka
The most innovative collection: Crishni Perera
Best Commercial collection: Ishan Weerasekera
Best Textile design award : Sashini Midigaspage
Best Portfolio of the year: Crishni Perera
Student of the year awards — winner – Crishni Perera
First runner up – Sanjeewani Palihakkara
Second runner up – Kalanika  Dissanayake

 

The winners (left to right): Kalanika Dissanayake, Shehani Mediwaka, Sanjeewani Palihakkara, Sashini Midigaspage, Ishan Weerasekera, and Crishni Perera with their trophies at the LIFT show. Pix by Indika Handuwala

The winners (left to right): Kalanika Dissanayake, Shehani Mediwaka, Sanjeewani Palihakkara, Sashini Midigaspage, Ishan Weerasekera, and Crishni Perera with their trophies at the LIFT show. Pix by Indika Handuwala

 

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