By Shannon Salgadoe and Pix by M.A. Pushpa Kumara
Raw energy met unstoppable vision as this year's graduates of the Academy of Design (AOD) put their collections on display during Day One of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka (MBFWSL) held at Cinnamon Life on Wednesday.
The collections showcased a dynamic spectrum of aesthetics with designs ranging from bold, colourful statements to clean, monochromatic looks, moving through an array of rich and unexpected colour palettes. Silhouettes and cuts were equally diverse—structured, fluid, sculptural, and deconstructed—each revealing a distinct point of view. Intricate embroidery, patchwork, quilting, and experimental textile techniques sat alongside striking prints, pushing materiality into new territory.
The show moved effortlessly between evening wear, athleisure, sports-inspired tailoring, urban streetwear, and even more risqué, boundary-pushing pieces.
Together, the collections captured the pulse of a generation unafraid to merge craftsmanship with attitude, heritage with edge, and identity with imagination.
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Chamali Ratnayake
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Nethsari Welagedara
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Tharuki Jayaratne
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Nethu Makavitage
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Vethara Abeyratne
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Dilshi Gunawardena
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Dilshi Gunawardena
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Sanduni Ponnamperuma Arachchige
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Shenaya Kuhafa
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Thenulya Wedage
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Chamya Jayarathna
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Malisha Rodrigo
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Thasen Mahawalage
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Nikini Chandrarathne
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Imadi Gunawardena
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Sheneli Liyanage
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Kaweetha Wickramasinghe
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Janani Liyanagama
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Hanishka Aravinthkumar
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Promise Bassey
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Kishaly Attygalle
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Vaeni Fernando
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Amasha Kalpe
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Sameera Ediri Arachchige
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Nikeeta Senaratne
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Shashini De Silva
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Sneha Rodrigo
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Santhushini Wijerathna
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Amandi Ranaweera
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Keshini Jayaweera
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Dhahami Wijayasuriya
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Hashani Sandarage
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Kaushi Liyanage
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Saneeta Batapolage Perera
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Shehani Kalupahana
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Diyara Boteju
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Dinithi Bandara
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Ishini Gunathilake
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Chathuvi Atanikitha Pathiranage
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Nimya De Costa
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Esha Nathaji
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Thinara Hewa Nandina
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Pathirage Minadi Minsadi Perera
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Lakshi Thuththiripitiyalage
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Nikesha Palix
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Senara Michella
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Sesadie Dulyana
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Christene Thomas
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Shalani Nainanayaka Pathirannahalage
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Methnulee Madagera
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Kaveetha Disanayake
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