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Walk with Gihan!

Walk with Gihan!

Rising fashion entrepreneur - Gihan Dassanayake is a designer with a calibre of its own. A product of the University of Moratuwa, Gihan has carved a niche of his own in the local fashion design industry.

Following three years of international training and practical experience in fashion manufacturing, Gihan is currently focusing on woven garment designs in bulk production.

Speaking on his work, Gihan says that the most important step in his work is maintaining quality.

In addition to fashion manufacturing, Gihan is to initiate a project which falls to a different of the fashion industry. To be specific, a school for budding models in Sri Lanka.

Speaking on this initiative - 'Walk with Gihan Dassanayake', Gihan says he feels that the local fashion industry still needs to evolve and that it is vital to increase the demand for home grown professional models through proper training.

The six-month course long course covers several key subject areas including Fashion concept and product marketing, Model history, Model concept of development, Runway walking styles, Advanced poses as well as beauty, health and fitness. Practical assignments including photoshoots and fashion show programmes are also included in the course.

Further inquiries on the course can be made via 0772976285 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Last modified on Thursday, 07 January 2016 08:42