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Framing a fresh narrative of South Asian luxury at CFW
Luxury edition by CFW focuses on refreshing the luxury narrative which is relevant to Sri Lanka and South Asia. This narrative is presented in a conversation on sustainable luxury called Luxury Talks.
‘Luxury Talks’ was held on November 2022, at Galle Face Hotel’s 1864 fine dining restaurant. The discussion was followed by cocktails and served as a prelude to CFW’s ‘Luxury Edition’ runway show, which happened on the very next day.
The discussion featured two personalities who create luxury products for both local and international markets. Sanjay Baid, Managing Director of Diamond Cutters, the 5th largest supplier of Diamonds to joined Akram Cassim, the Managing Director of Colombo Jewellery Stores, one of the most progressive luxury brands in Sri Lanka to share their perspectives. The discussion was moderated by Ms. Angeline Ondaatjie, Executive Director, Mercantile Investments and Finance Plc.
This duo who createdhighly crafted luxury products based in Sri Lanka shared their journey, challenges faced and opportunities presented before them in a bid to encourage designers to focus on resources available in the country to create luxury products which are high in value.
“The narrative of luxury is very relevant to South Asia. For centuries, artisans devoted time and effort to perfecting their crafts over generations. If the new generation of designers relooks at what luxury is about, they understood their heritage and foster a new found renaissance of the same. encourage designers to revisit and enhance their craft and take it to the next level, eventually resulting in design entrepreneurship. I am hopeful that this will result in a reduction of brain drain, ultimately leading to the Sri Lankan economy being uplifted through the concept of luxury,” said Ajai Vir Singh, Founder and Managing Director of CFW.
‘Luxury Talks’ will be followed by the ‘Luxury Edition’ event which will bring forth the importance of craftsmanship in sustainable and responsible luxury products for local and international markets. CFW looks forward to broadening the perspective of Sri Lankan design entrepreneurs to create high-value design products.
By Zanita Careem
Renowned for its exceptional artistry and dedication to timeless design, Tiesh reaffirms its status as a leader in jewellery innovation with the relaunch of its iconic ‘For Him’ men’s jewellery collection. First introduced in 2016, the collection has been reimagined to cater to the modern man, celebrating the understated elegance of silver, gold, and natural gemstones.
Men’s jewellery has made a notable comeback in recent years, evolving from traditional timepieces to versatile accessories that add character and sophistication. Tiesh’s refreshed collection seeks to redefine men’s jewellery as an essential part of self-expression and style.
“We are witnessing a significant shift in men’s fashion, with jewellery taking centre stage as a form of self-expression and a mark of individuality,” said Director of Tiesh, Ayesh De Fonseka. “The resurgence of men’s jewellery has been fueled by increasing demand from men seeking distinctive pieces and women looking for meaningful gifts. Our new collection aims to fill this gap by offering designs that blend classic sophistication with modern aesthetics.”
Tiesh’s ‘For Him’ collection introduces an array of meticulously crafted accessories, including sterling silver bracelets, gemstone-encrusted gold cufflinks, lapel pins, tie pins, and statement rings. Each piece reflects Tiesh’s hallmark sophistication, fused with contemporary elements to suit the discerning tastes of today’s men.
In addition to its signature pieces, the collection features bespoke designs, allowing customers to work closely with Tiesh’s expert designers to create personalised jewellery. This customisable approach extends to innovative offerings like customised leather belts with sterling silver buckles and monogrammed cufflinks, perfect for those seeking unique and valuable gift options.
Tyasha with Trieshan and other guests
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Pix by Thushara Attapathu
Turkish Airlines has a 30-country lead over its closest competitor in this hard-to-break record
Turkish Airlines, which has held the title of flying to the most countries in the world since 2012, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records™ as the record holder. The national flag carrier has successfully achieved the Guinness World Records™ title for the “Most Countries Flown to by an Airline”.
The record certificate was presented at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport following Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to Chile. The ceremony was attended by Turkish Airlines executives and Guinness World Records™ officials.
Based on Guinness World Records™ evaluation criteria, Turkish Airlines set the record with flights to 120 countries, reflecting only the active routes of the past 12 months. Nevertheless, including temporarily suspended routes and today’s inaugural flight to Chile, Turkish Airlines’ flight network now spans 131 countries.
Commenting on the record, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ek?i stated, “We are delighted to be in Santiago, Chile, our newest route launched today, and to receive the Guinness World Records™ title for the Most Countries Flown to by an Airline. As the only airline to hold this distinction for over a decade, we proudly showcase the strength of our flight network and reinforce our mission to connect people, cultures, and destinations around the globe.”
The legendary Hermitage has moved to a brand-new location at D.M. Colombage Mawatha, Nawala. Barely 200 meters from the main Nawala road, the new Hermitage is extensively stocked with a brand-new collection of hand-picked antique and artisanal furniture, art, collectibles and crafts adding to a treasure trove of ethnic and tribal silver jewellery and jewellery inlaid with coloured semi-precious stones.
The renowned, signature, hand-picked antique and artisanal furniture – with a focus on accents, compliments a stunning collection of silver jewellery and an eclectic, whimsical and sometimes outrageous range of curated collectibles, maps, miniature Indian art, out of print books, vinyls, stamps, old currency, postcards and prints, gift stationery and much more.
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