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Tiesh Jewellery shines at Galle Fort Hotel

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Stephani Siriwardene in a beautifully crafted necklace from Tiesh-Blue Sapphire pendent perfect for special occasions

Tiesh Jewellery, The Ropewalk, and Fig & Maple come together for an exclusive showcase of luxury, art, and fine dining

In an exquisite blend of luxury, culinary mastery, and timeless craftsmanship, Tiesh Jewellery recently collaborated with The Ropewalk at Galle Fort Hotel and Fig & Maple, India for an exclusive evening of dining, cocktails, and a stunning showcase of Tiesh’s ‘Timeless Elegance’ jewellery collection. This unforgettable event brought together a select group of Tiesh’s clientele amidst the historic grandeur of the iconic Galle Fort Hotel.

Tiesh, renowned for its meticulously crafted jewellery that embodies luxury and elegance, presented a curated selection of necklaces, earrings, pendants, and rings. The ‘Timeless Elegance’ collection, celebrated for its larger, statement pieces perfect for special occasions, captivated guests with its exceptional craftsmanship and use of finest sapphires, diamonds, rubies and emeralds.

Director of Tiesh, Ayesh de Fonseka stated, “We are thrilled to partner with the Galle Fort Hotel and Fig & Maple for this unique collaboration. As a jeweller hailing from Kandy, it is a privilege to be part of such a prestigious event at one of Sri Lanka’s most historic hotels at Galle. The ‘Timeless Elegance’ collection celebrates the art of jewellery design, with each piece offering an exquisite reflection of beauty, craftsmanship and heritage.”

Set in the heart of the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, The Ropewalk is Sri Lanka’s first arrack-specialty bar, located within the 300-year-old Galle Fort Hotel. Known for its exceptional culinary experiences and innovative cocktails, Ropewalk has garnered accolades from prestigious publications such as Condé Nast Traveller India.

The evening’s festivities featured bespoke cocktails crafted by Ravish Bhavnani of Fig & Maple and The Ropewalk’s talented mixologists, followed by a multi-course dinner prepared by celebrated Chef Radhika Khandelwal, founder of the Delhi-based, zero-waste restaurant, Fig & Maple. Chef Khandelwal, recognised as one of India’s top 40 under 40 chefs by Condé Nast Traveller, delighted guests with a sustainable and seasonal menu using locally sourced produce.

Managing Director of Galle Fort Hotel and The Ropewalk Amrit Rajaratnam expressed, “We are honoured to have hosted this collaborative event with Tiesh, one of Sri Lanka’s most esteemed jewellers. The evening was a perfect fusion of culinary excellence and timeless artistry, offering our guests a truly unique experience.”

Throughout the evening, guests were treated to an elegant display of Tiesh’s jewellery collection, modelled by Maya and Diandra, allowing them to experience the beauty and craftsmanship of each piece up close.

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Ruffles,lace and micro mini

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If you can even believe it, 2025 is here And with the exciting new year comes exciting new fashion trends. At last September’s fashion weeks, designers gave us a glimpse of what to expect come 2025, and we’re here to let you know that there’s SO much to get excited about. From the new ‘It’ shade of pink (hint: it’s not Barbie!) to whimsical textures like ruffles and lace and even funky new ways to style those joggers that you already own, 2025 fashion is just as much about wearability as it is about glamour.

The major fashion trends that you’ll be seeing everywhere next year, are some wearable goodies that would look oh-so-great hanging in your newly updated wardrobe.

Yes, you can be on trend wearing what you already own – this one is alllll about the styling. Athleisure has been trending for a while, obviously, but we’re here to tell you that come 2025 it’ll be totally normal to incorporate your athletic wardrobe into your daily outfits.

Wear a tracksuit with a miniskirt, style a workout tank with trousers, etc. It’s the year of the mini, but not just mini… Micro. Yes, we’re talking about hot pants! They’re the younger, cooler, itsy-bitsy version of your favourite summer shorts. Wear them with sheer tights underneath or go totally bare. The whimsical moments this year , from lace to ruffles and everything sheer. It’s not just stripes that are in, it’s stripes on stripes on – you guessed it – more stripes. This maximalist trend is about the joy of wearing all the stripe combos you can think of… all at once. Pattern mixing is back, people!

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Glamour and glitz at Christmas splendour

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There were many members of the Academy for Administrative Professionals at Hotel Sapphire gathered from all corners of Sri Lanka to take part in thier annual Christmas party celebrations recently,Christmas Splendour organised by Batch 21 students.This event featured a rainbow theme, fashionable attire and gifts from Santa Claus.

Many women added sparkle to the evening, headed by the Chairperson, Dr. Sunethra Nugawela. Attired elegantly in a black silk, saree she made a fashion statement, The evening attraction was the remarkable speech stressing the importance of unity and dedication of past and present students. The evening was full of glamour, glitz and camaraderie followed by a grand dinner

. She expressed confidence that the upcoming Emerald Anniversary celebrations of AAP, will be held in April 2025 marking a another significant milestone for the organisation

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A proud moment for Sri Lanka in Vietnam

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By Zanita Careem

Sri Lanka won global recognition at the recently concluded hair and beauty competition organised by the Hairdressers and Cosmetologist Association held in Cambodia .This prestigious event was held under the leadership of Sahan Gunasekera who led Sri Lanka’s team of hairdressers to this vibrant city.

The outstanding contributions of former President Suraj Gunasekera who served for 27 years, played a vital role in the growth of this association in Sri Lanka.

This association has 17 member nations participating, and Sri Lanka is one of the member countries along with China, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Korea, Mongolia, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Macau, Taiwan, Indonesia, Australia, Vietnam and Nigeria.

This event marked a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s hair and beauty industry, offering a global platform to showcase local talent.

This year Sri Lanka’s hairdressing and cosmetology team from different salons across Sri Lanka took part. They were namely Anita Vinayangakathan, Nitharshana Tilaxan, N. Yamuna, Suluxsana Sivakumary, Pushpalatha Vijayaranger and Sasikala Thambirajah. Anita emerged as the proud winner by becoming the second runner-up in the bridal makeup category, bringing immense pride to Sri Lanka’s beauty industry.

Hasini Gunasekera, present President of APHCA, also the brand ambassador for Seri Naturals said “Anita’s achievements to be the second runner up, showcased local talent bringing recognition and fame to Sri Lanka in the global beauty landscape.

Notable industry pioneers M/S Deepika Gunasekera, Ms Henry Vijayasingam and Hasini Gunasekera were part of the judging panel, lending their expertise to the competition and brought great admiration,honour and praise to Sri Lanka.Make-up artists and hairstylists from Sri Lanka who took part in this prestigious event in the vibrant city of Cambodia who played the host attracting delegations, contestants and judges form all over the region.

History was rewritten for Sri Lanka

as the Sri Lankan winner was announced. The beauticians who took part expressed excitement at participating in this grand finale overseas. “We considered this as a challenge and a stepping stone for all us us to qualify ourselves for other major international events”

‘We want to thank Hasini Gunasekera President (APHCA) for organising such a wonderful event. It was a new experience and a new beginning to compete internationally” said one of the competitors.

APHCA continues to be a driving force in elevating the beauty industry standards across member countries providing professionals with opportunities for learning development and innovation The 29th APHCA will be held at Taiwan on October 2025.

Established in 1997, APHCA was conceived to strengthen camaraderie among fellow hairdressers and cosmetologists in the Asia Pacific region, and helps to create an environment where member states can interact and build a network with fellow members.

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