No escaping camouflage fashion
Nipuni Wimalapala
 Fashion is a means of communication and attraction. It plays an
influential role in each person's life. Today it is a vastly expanding
industry across the world. It is uniquely presented by different
cultures in different forms.
Taking a novel approach to the Sri Lankan fashion industry an
exclusive fashion show titled Camouflage: Fashion's Front line,
organized by Viru Daru in partnership with the Lanka Institute of
Fashion Technology (LIFT) will be held on 29 April at Sri Lanka
Exhibition and Convention Centre at 7 pm. The event is supported by the
Sri Lanka Army Seva Vanitha branch.
The garments showcased at the event will be a collection born out of
young talents and creativity. It will exhibit the skills of upcoming
design personalities. The fashion show is intended to raise funds for
the Viru Daru organization which is set up to provide a better future
for the children of war heroes. The main focus of the organization is
the welfare of the children of fallen soldiers. All the funds go towards
providing scholarships to these children for their primary, secondary
and tertiary education.
The collection consists of unique silhouettes and innovative ideas of
members of Viru Daru. The designs are then developed by Lift designers
and inculcated into fabrics. There are three segments in the show in
which display the scenic beauty of the country based on themes like the
Northern Province, forests, beaches, landscapes and the hill country.
The collection of 18 pieces comprise artwork developments in fabric
metamorphosis, camouflage print, picturesque environment and heritage of
the North. Vibrant colours: red, blue, green and yellow are highlighted
in the clothing.
An workshop was held at Seva Vanitha Unit recently where children of
Viru Daru created many art works under the theme, Camouflage. Those
creative art works inspired the LIFT student designers to do the designs
which comprise the Northern Province collection.
The show will unfurl with a special presentation of backdrops
consisting of specially designed videos on large video walls. The
audience will experience the beauty of the island with natural scenic
backgrounds for each collection. This is a very unique concept brought
to the fore by LIFT.
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Children unfurl their ideas at the workshop |
Viru Daru has many other projects aimed at providing a betterment
life for the children of soldiers who have passed away or become wounded
in the battle. It carries out major projects such as, The Viru Daru
Stride - a walk, fashion shows, plays and cultural events, workshops etc
to raise funds. It conducts seminars, workshops, sports activities,
scholarship programmes, social projects and even international youth
exchange programmes.
Tickets for Camouflage are available at: Lanka Institute of Fashion
Technology, Seva Vanitha Army Branch, Army Head Quarters, Origins - Ward
Place, Glamorous - Dehiwala, Salon Ramzi - Borella and Lakviru Sevana -
Battaramulla |
