Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

THREADS OF TIME

A VOYAGE OF FASHION

- Text by TINA EDWARD GUNAWARDHA­NA

Afusion of extravagan­t eastern ethnic wear and western couture graced the runway as Anita Dorai and designer Kavita

Thulasidas presented ‘Threads of Time' a fashion show which exceeded its quotient in the glamour stakes. Anita and Kavita are both Singaporea­ns of Indian descent. Anita now calls Sri Lanka her home and Kavita, the Managing Director of Stylemart Bridal Collect Pvt Ltd. is a highly respected designer in Singapore.

Threads of Time was a sleek production which showcased the amazing design prowess of Kavita. The show had five segments which were titled Celestial Beauty, The Grecian Goddess, The Moghul

Rajput Era, The Gatsby and The Finale. Using a combinatio­n of silks, chiffons, satins and brocades, Kavita had created some exquisite looks which features embellishm­ents and embroidery. Inspired by stories, tales and fables from the mythologic­al past and love stories from different eras, the fashion show transporte­d the audience through the various ages in a variety of silhouette­s which darted from conservati­ve to daring.

Diminutive Kavita is a design powerhouse; within the course of 16 weeks she had created 95 spectacula­r looks which she presented at the fashion show. Saris, cocktail dresses, lengas, trouser suits and shalwar kameez suits formed the mainstay of her collection. Jewel box colours of ruby red, emerald, sapphire blue and pink along with pastel shades and dazzling white were sent down the runway in varying silhouette­s. Ethereal figures in embellishe­d outfits dazzled as Colombo gaped in amazement at the intricate and ornate embroidery and embellishi­ng on the outfits. Enthused by the warm welcome given to Kavita by Sri Lanka's fashionist­as and buoyed by the success of their first show together Kavita says “I am so glad we worked with an entirely local team on all areas of the production and I look forward to returning again”

 ?? Photos NISAL BADUGE ?? ANITA DORAI KAVITA THULASIDAS
Photos NISAL BADUGE ANITA DORAI KAVITA THULASIDAS

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