Dakini returns to local fashion scene

Dakini, one of Sri Lanka's earliest export quality women's clothing brands, has made a comeback to the local fashion scene after a lapse of 15 years with new store in Colombo's newest mall at the Premier Pacific.

One of the pioneers in retailing export surplus in the local market when it opened in 1985, Dakini's distinctive outlet in Colombo 3 became the store for discerning and quality conscious shoppers until it closed five years later as part of a business rationalisation.

The brand re-launched this month with a glamorous third floor boutique at Bambalapitiya's Premier Pacific Pinnacle, to cater to a new generation of women with exclusive imported and local garments.

The store focuses on fashion for 'Missy' and 'Petite' clientele but plans to stock larger sizes in the near future. The collection comprises casual, office and evening wear with matching accessories and lingerie hand picked for the Dakini label with the fashion conscious in mind.

A few international brand names share space with the artistic Dakini label, in a store which emphasises quality rather than quantity.

The new store is run by Melvani's wife Asanka. All items in the shop are hand picked by her and sourced from well-known shops in Paris, Hong Kong, Singapore, China and India.