#Sri Lankan fashion

[hunny-ck]

Blue Tag by M.I - Platform to shop and launch if you are in Sri Lanka!

In the realm of sustainable dreams, where threads intertwine, Blue Tag By M.I. shines, a beacon of style so fine. An online concept store, rooted in Sri Lanka's soil, Where artisans and entrepreneurs find their passions uncoil.

Seamstresses with nimble hands, stitching tales of creation, Artists with visions grand, shaping art with dedication. Spice farmers, guardians of flavors, nature's treasures, And unique individual brands, each one a story that measures.

The offerings of Blue Tag By M.I. are diverse and true, Casualwear, gamerwear, and comfort goods too. But behold, there's more, a personal stylist service awaits, Guiding fashion seekers to embrace their authentic traits.

Let us embark on a journey, exploring capsule collections rare, Where fashion speaks volumes, expressing souls laid bare. But amidst this quest, a thought takes flight, Content ideas that beckon backlinks with sheer delight.

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

"SHE MIGHT GET LOUD."

PIC INFO: Resolution at 2444x2444 -- Spotlight on the London-born, Sri Lanka-reared, art-school-educated hip-pop supernova, M.I.A. (b. Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam). 📸: Miguel Reveriego.

"Or rather, louder. Bigger. Richer. Because for all of M.I.A.'s twenty-first-century sound and global-nomad street cred, she's still not quite as famous as she wants to be. But now, with her long-awaited and wildly buzzed-about third album due out any minute, Earth may be about to go truly gaga for Maya."

-- "GQ" Magazine (Culture), "She Might Get Loud," by Gary Shteyngart, June 22, 2010

Source: www.gq.com/story/mia-profile.

[webnexpert]

Now explore the elegance of modernity and traditionalist with Sri Lankan fashion in 1edge. Visit our website and explore our Sri Lankan outfits at a very low price range. 

[sandunehansa]

Why Is Silver Jewellery So Cheap?

Silver jewellery has long been popular for its beauty, versatility, and affordability. In countries like Sri Lanka, shoppers often explore options in silver shops in Sri Lanka to find unique designs at great prices. But why is silver jewellery so much cheaper compared to gold or platinum? Let’s dive into the reasons.

Abundance of Silver

One of the main reasons silver is more affordable is its abundance. Unlike gold, which is rarer and harder to mine, silver is found in larger quantities worldwide. This higher supply keeps prices relatively low while maintaining its value as a precious metal.

Lower Production Costs

Creating silver jewellery is less costly compared to working with gold or platinum. Silver is a softer metal, making it easier for jewellers to mold and shape into intricate designs. This reduces labor and manufacturing costs, translating to more affordable prices for consumers.

Market Demand

While silver is a timeless choice, the demand for gold and platinum tends to be higher for luxury and investment purposes. As a result, silver’s market value remains lower, making it an economical choice for those who want beautiful jewellery without the hefty price tag.

Lightweight Nature

Silver’s lightweight nature also contributes to its affordability. Because silver jewellery uses less metal by weight, it’s inherently cheaper than gold or platinum pieces of similar design. This makes it an excellent option for those seeking budget-friendly accessories.

Versatility and Everyday Wear

Silver is a versatile metal that pairs well with any outfit, making it ideal for casual and everyday wear. Its affordability allows jewellery lovers to own multiple pieces for various occasions, further increasing its appeal among budget-conscious shoppers.

If you’re looking for high-quality silver jewellery that blends affordability with elegance, explore the collections at Chamathka Jewellers, a trusted name for exquisite craftsmanship and timeless designs.

[st3f4no1897]

model: Josh Heuston IG profile: @jheuston

Josh Heuston is a 27-year-old Sri Lankan-Australian model and actor who was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. Heuston graduated from Macquarie University in 2019, earning himself a double major with a Bachelor of Science in Biomolecular Science and a Bachelor of Commerce.

In Heartbreak High, Heuston plays the school’s quintessential popular guy, Dusty Reid. His character is described as “so gorgeous it hurts”, and is a bass player in an indie rock band who has slept with half the girls and a handful of boys at Hartley High school. However, underneath his attractive façade, Dusty is just as insecure as the rest of us.

In an interview with Daily Mail Australia, Heuston shared how it felt to film Heartbreak High after having left high school years ago.

“It was like a flashback. It was nice though, the energy was good,” Heuston said. “I wasn’t the popular kid in high school, like Dusty, I kind of hopped around groups.”

Aside from Heartbreak High, Heuston has previously worked as a bartender while studying at university, where he was then scouted to be a model. Soon after, Heuston turned to photography and became a content creator, where he posts mainly to Instagram and YouTube.

Throughout his modelling, he has worked on campaigns for major brands, including Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, David Jones and Burberry, to name a few. He has also sat front row at Tommy Hilfiger shows in Milan and Shanghai, even doing a meet and greet for the brand in Sydney. In 2018, he made his debut at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia to walk for the brand, Justin Cassin.

As for his acting career, he began by staring in a music video for Super Cruel’s “Sicklaced”, alongside Cartia Mallan in 2017, where he fell in love with acting. From there, he starred in Network 10’s Dive Club which made its way to Netflix, before he starred in a small, non-speaking role in Thor: Love and Thunder as a ‘Zeus Pretty Boy’. Following his role in Heartbreak High, he’s also had roles in the teen drama series More Than This and Bali 2002 on Stan.

Heuston doesn’t give away much on his personal Instagram, so we’re not currently certain of his single status.

However, Heuston was last linked to Australian model and DJ Carla Martinez in January 2023.

Prior to that, fans were convinced that he had something going on with none other than Kendall Jenner. At the beginning of October 2022, Heuston posted a TikTok flaunting his business class plane seat.

And underneath, comments accumulated from fans of his, but one from none other than Kendall Jenner herself.

Just writing the word “SLAYY” in the comments section, you wouldn’t be at fault if you believed that this account was Jenner’s real one. But alas, the account that commented is not her, despite being verified, because the account has almost 500,000 followers while Jenner actually has closer to four million.

That said, he doesn’t seem to share too much about his personal life online, other than his friendships and travels, so there’s a chance he does have a partner and is merely keeping it on the down low—and fair enough too.

[aimeedaisies]

Today, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Day 1: Colombo

🌺 At a Welcome Ceremony at Bandaranaike International Airport, Her Royal Highness was received by dignitaries including the British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Andrew Patrick and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Ali Sabry.

🧵 The Princess’s first visited the MAS Active Factory, one of the largest apparel tech companies in South Asia to be identified by the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) as an important Sri Lankan partner.

👚 As President of the UKFT, Her Royal Highness had an opportunity to meet staff and tour the facility to hear more about their innovative designs and partnerships with UK brands.

🎂 Next, Her Royal Highness visited Save The Children Sri Lanka’s Head Office in Colombo. This year marks 50 years of Save The Children working in Sri Lanka.

💗 The Princess had an opportunity to hear about some of the programmes the charity has provided, which have contributed to humanitarian and development needs across the country, including in education, health and nutrition and vocational skills development.

👧 As Patron of Save The Children UK, Her Royal Highness unveiled a plaque commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Save The Children working in Sri Lanka.

🏥 Following this, The Princess Royal visited Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children to see Save The Children’s Social Emotional Learning Tool Kit Programme, Tilli, in action.

📚 Her Royal Highness met hospital staff who are implanting the Tilli programme which is a play-based, Social-Emotional Learning tool kit that incorporates evidence-based interventions such as games and story-telling to assist parents and teachers in facilitating meaningful child-friendly discussions with children on topics such as trust, consent, bodies and boundaries.

🇱🇰 The Princess Royal previously visited Sri Lanka in March 1995 with Save The Children to learn more about their projects in the country.

Video from Royal Family Instagram story | Posted 10th January 2024

[thiziri]

The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Day 1: Colombo

At a Welcome Ceremony at Bandaranaike International Airport, Her Royal Highness was received by dignitaries including the British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Andrew Patrick and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Ali Sabry.

The Princess’s first visited the MAS Active Factory, one of the largest apparel tech companies in South Asia to be identified by the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) as an important Sri Lankan partner.

As President of the UKFT, Her Royal Highness had an opportunity to meet staff and tour the facility to hear more about their innovative designs and partnerships with UK brands.

Next, Her Royal Highness visited Save The Children Sri Lanka’s Head Office in Colombo. This year marks 50 years of Save The Children working in Sri Lanka.

The Princess had an opportunity to hear about some of the programmes the charity has provided, which have contributed to humanitarian and development needs across the country, including in education, health and nutrition and vocational skills development.

As Patron of Save The Children UK, Her Royal Highness unveiled a plaque commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Save The Children working in Sri Lanka.

Following this, The Princess Royal visited Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children to see Save The Children’s Social Emotional Learning Tool Kit Programme, Tilli, in action.

Her Royal Highness met hospital staff who are implanting the Tilli programme which is a play-based, Social-Emotional Learning tool kit that incorporates evidence-based interventions such as games and story-telling to assist parents and teachers in facilitating meaningful child-friendly discussions with children on topics such as trust, consent, bodies and boundaries.

The Princess Royal previously visited Sri Lanka in March 1995 with Save The Children to learn more about their projects in the country.

The Princess Royal delivered a message from The King to the President and First Lady of Sri Lanka this evening.

© Royal UK

[kitastapioca]

For Kunimi's birthday 2024 🎂

A super duper quick sketch with a nod to the Sri Lankan designer Amesh Wijesekera. (I know it's late don't hate me bby pls-)

🦊🧋❥ my other haikyuu doodles

It's not obvious at all from my blog, but I really adore Kunimi. Especially love how Furudate wrote about him in the final guidebook (thank you to @cestcirque for the translations!):

"This guy could be invincible if he were to do some muscle training and eat properly, but he never does."

This resonates with me a lot because growing up, my mum would always say shit to me like, "You can do anything, really, but sadly you're just too lazy." /sigh

Anyway, I headcanon Kunimi as being into fashion, brands and luxury labels. At work as a banker, you bet he's wearing a tailored Hugo Boss suit. 🩵

Wanted to put him into something a bit loose and flowy for his birthday, and Amesh's designs are perfect for that: hence the amazing reference for this drawing!

[atlaculture]

What do you think of the possibility of other cultural inspirations being further included in to the Avatar universe?

While there was a new character design for the Avatar TTRPG revealed called “The Successor”, who seems to clearly have clothing inspired by Ainu fashion. Interestingly, he is apparently from the Southern Water Tribe. Perhaps, this could be a different village which is more directly based on Ainu people, rather than Inuit culture.

There have just been two new Air Nomad characters revealed for Avatar Generations, who appear to be based on Indian people. Their names are Sameera and Nethaka. They were just revealed in a livestream.

Realistically, I am still skeptical about any of the new lore from the TTRPG & Avatar Generations actually being adapted into the animated works of Avatar Studios. Although, I’d love to see it actually being cohesively tied in to the universe. Since, I think that these mediums have actually been adding such great lore to the franchise, which seems have to gone largely unnoticed by the fandom.

Lastly, are there any cultures that you’d think could still fit nicely into Avatar world as inspiration? Personally, I’d love to see Aboriginal Australian & Polynesian cultures also being explored in the franchise.

I think there's a very good chance that the extended Avatarverse will have additional cultures added as the franchise continues.

Regarding "The Successor" (Kahola), I've actually written at length about his design here and here. I really like his look, but I think his design would have been more appropriate for a Kyoshi Island character.

According to the Avatar wiki, Sameera and Nethaka are based on Sri Lankan Buddhists. As Sri Lanka is 70% Buddhist, it's a great source of inspiration for the Air Nomads. I'm really happy that they've added South Asian-coded characters to the Air Nomads. They were already implied to have existed by Pathik being described as a "spiritual brother to the Air Nomads"; which I took as a euphemism for him being a non-bender with Air Nomad ancestry. It also contributes to my headcanon that the four air temples each reflect different regions with large Buddhist populations: South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the Himalayas.

I like the idea of the Water Tribe having various settlements all over the Avatar world that each have a different culture. A Polynesian-inspired Water Tribe settlement that developed on a remote Fire Nation island--- probably prior to Sozin converting the country into a despotic ethno-nationalist state--- would be fun to explore.

[aeolianblues]

In a world of micro-divides between like, different religions and castes and the rural/urban divides and colourism and nationalism and whatnot that's rotting our countries, sometimes all it takes is an old-fashioned dose of white-person ugly racism to remind you that bitch! Those guys don't know the fucking difference. They don't know your cast. They don't care that you're 'wheatish' or the 'most desired' or 'undesirable' skintone in the country. They don't know whether you're a hindu or muslim or sikh or buddhist or a kazhak or pakistani or sri lankan; girl they cannot pronounce those places. They can't place them on a map. They don't care, nor want to know your history. Their history begins and ends with the bridge of their nose and vague, unfounded prejudices fed to them as a placeholder blame for economic instability. They are irritated that your entire hemisphere exists, at best. At worst, they're sore that you remind them their imperialism failed. What tf are you fighting amongst yourselves for

[sea-shanthis]

from a (half) south asian american who's dark skinned, i think one of the best examples of south asian representation in video games as of recent is frye from splatoon 3.

i think they did so many things great with her. even though she's not really desi considering human culture has been extinct for over 1000 years in the splatoon universe, they did a great portrayal of her as a south asian. the inclusion of her dark skin really adds to that, because as someone who's half south indian, with dark skin, colorism and racism against dark skinned ppl in south asia is a really big issue, and is rooted in the caste system. and even though i doubt the inclusion of her dark skin was meant to break that stigma and stereotyping, it really adds to her regardless!

some other great examples of south asian influence in frye that makes her great rep:

- her singing in splatoon 3 is based on indian vocal music, especially carnatic (south indian) music. there's also traditional indian instruments such as sitar/veena, dholak, and nadaswaram used in songs where she performs. her dancing performance is also reminiscent of indian dances like bharatanatyam, odissi, and kuchipudi.

- her fighting style in her boss battle is based off of snake charming, using a pungi flute to control her moray eels to fight the player, in a manner similar to snake charming

- her outfit is based off of western-south asian or indo-western fashion and clothing, wearing a dupatta over what looks like a choli, and her pants resemble patiala pants. her headpiece also resembles mango chutney or another south asian condiment

- the locker decoration received from story mode that depicts her, sunken scroll 11, is based off of traditional indian art, especially from south india. the pose she strikes and the surrounding motifs are reminiscent of south indian and sri lankan sculpture and art depicting hindu figures; an example of a work of art similar to this depiction of frye is the bronze statue Shiva Natarāja, depicting the god shiva as nataraja, the cosmic lord of dance.

- and although i don't know for sure if her big forehead is based in south asian traditional beauty traditions, i still think it adds to her greatly as south asian representation. video game characters from any underrepresented culture are often depicted under western beauty standards, and frye's appearance that defies both western beauty standards AND colorist standards of south asian beauty truly makes her a great example of south asian rep in video games.

special thanks to twitter user rosierajin, who also compiled a list of examples of south asian influence in frye's character

anyways, that's my conclusion about why frye is an amazing example of south asian rep, hope you enjoy :3

[randomnoteforfuturereference]

Playing with Frog sibling concepts... as well as their varying degrees of questionableness... as of spring 2018, during which they share company while watching their respective brothers aim for another national title.

_X_

Nursey's sister: Born 1990.

Heir to the family company, with several departments already under her jurisdiction even as she finishes her PhD.

Despite her STEM background, business obligations, and activism/philanthropy, she always finds time for fashion. To the point of attending the Met Gala multiple times as an invited guest and always a crowd favorite.

Avid transhumanist and already has concrete plans for cybernetic installation for herself.

Her version of taking something personal may or may not have included literal drone strikes on US soil.

_X_

Dex's brother: Born 1990.

Recently retired Apache pilot for US Army. Plans to use GI Bill to attend art school.

Bitty’s height and heterochromic. Go-to fashion sense veers between pop punk and scene. Got all the piercings once out of the military and already heavily tattooed beforehand.

Stripped and even done cam work before. Doesn't mind doing it again.

On one hand, out-Shittys Shitty in terms of being super lefty and super outspoken about it (while he was part of the gay-straight alliance is high school, Dex never came out to him). On the other, a 2nd Amendment absolutist. Joined his cousins in forming a JBGC-esque militia that runs security for protests and queer events.

_X_

Chowder's sister: Born 1998.

Undergrad at Stanford though still undecided as to her major. Not a concern to her as she already makes quite a bit of money as an influencer with a bit of crypto on the side.

Somehow fell in the "right" crowd judging by how she manages to be at every major Hollywood/Silicon Valley party. Notorious (including by tabloid outlets from the National Equirer to the Swallow) for having more tea than a Sri Lankan warehouse about West Coast social shenanigans.

Bitty follows her on social but hadn't made the connection that her brother's his teammate until they meet at the 2018 Frozen Four.

Didn't vote in 2016. Proudly detached from sociopolitical current events domestic and abroad because that's "seriously depressing and brings the energy down."

[thepermanentrainpress]

The Permanent Rain Press Interview with Rochelle Harrington. (Watch in HD)

Rochelle Harrington chats about her role as Nat Grey in Geek Girl, including her friendship with Harriet, origins of her goals in the fashion industry, rejection and loss of trust, Holly Smale's books, and the kindness from fans, creating original music, time as a dancer, and her Sri Lankan heritage.

[mr-laveau]

Mr. Laveau's Masterlist of Design Ethnicities (headcanons)

I recently had a chat with my friends about the inclusivity of my designs and that reminded me that I have not properly shared what my HC for each design is, so I'm doin that! As well as small headcanons!

*forewarning, I also have alt designs which are different ethnicities but that doesn't overtake from each one as I do switch between their uses. Also this will update as time goes on.

•Sam is Latino in his first design, he's Afro-latino in one of his alternate designs and his newer alternate design is Navajo because I was sent something by @autisticempathydaemon where Sam and Lovely are siblings and I'm committing to it.

•Darlin'/Darren (he/they) is Japanese-American while his first alt design, Daryl, is African-american (of caribbean descent) while a newer design will be Chinese-latino.

•Lasko is a mixed Asian-American (He's Japanese & Desi)

•Gavin is a incubus, yes, but he does present as a dark-skinned desi man in my head

•Avior is Vietnamese

•Milo is afro-italian

•FL/Fern (they/them) is Caribbean afro-hispanic (their dad is black, their mom is from Cuba but immigrated from Venezuela)

•Asher is Latino (C last name is Castillo)

•David is Bedouin Arab (both of his parents are immigrants from Egypt) - Additionally I fucked around in my headcanons and he shifts into a giant jackal instead of a wolf

•Vincent is of Sri-Lankan descent, I die on this hill

•William is a black man - He is from France but immigrated to New Orleans before moving to Dahlia

•Damien is Rroma/Rromani

• Caelum is black

•Sweetheart/Sadhil is desi-american (he/they) - Their parents are immigrants - they're very disconnected from their cultural roots outside of knowing how to cook dishes they picked up from his mom

•Lovely/Logan (they/them) is Navajo/Native American - they're an ex-foster kid who never got adopted fully and they don't know their parents cuz they were put in the system at an early age. Their alt design, Landon Vale (he/they) is mixed (afro-polynesian)

•Huxley is chinese-american

•Angel/Alex (he/she/they) is mixed African-American - I've also headcanoned them as Guy's older sibling!

•Baaabe/Avery(she/he) is Vietnamese-American - She's half-siblings w Ollie and rocks romantic goth fashion.

•Quinn is white - also had a weird situationship with Darren that in their mutually destructive relationship before they cut him off.

•Christian is white

•Bright Eyes/Bea Bright (she/they) is dark-skinned and African-American

•Fred is desi-latino because I say so, that's all I need to say

•Alexis is Persian - oddly enough and I've explained it to my peeps and I'm explaining it now because her being Persian is an active decision to make commentary in the way that I've written her versus how she's generally percieved and how quickly people are willing to throw WOC with flaws into the role of a villain

•Starlight/Sama Latif (they/them) is mixed Assyrian/Iraqi

• Geordi is mixed African-Caribbean and is of Garifuna descent

• Cutie/Cara Teller (she/they) is Afro-korean and that's for a good ass reason, because simply put, Asian dad trauma especially while being raised female

•Morgan is Afro-latino because I simply wanna make a "we don't talk about Bruno reference", I think it could be funny–I think

•Seer/Apollo Sanders (he/him) is mixed (mayan-indigenous/African-american) - Apollo's namesake also has the gift of prophecy and his last name, Sanders, is derivative from Seers's cat, Sandy from @castleaudios which is based on the oracle Cassandra that was cursed not to be believed...by Apollo.

Anyways, that's all for now, byeeeeee