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At Mercedes-Benz’s invitation, celebrated Sri Lankan designer Amesh Wijesekera recently presented his autumn/winter 2019 collection.
The show on the MBFW Berlin runway was part of the automotive manufacturer’s junior development scheme, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2019.
Bettina Haussmann, head of branded entertainment at Mercedes-Benz, then opened the anniversary exhibition and announced the new name for the scheme: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Talents.
For his autumn/winter 2019 collection, Amesh drew inspiration from his roots and his life between the European megacity of London and the island in the Indian Ocean.
The result is a blend of high-tech know-how and traditional craftsmanship. Skilled weavers and hand-knitters use fabrics displaying richness of detail and elaborate surface structures to bring the psychedelic energy and mythical nature surrounding Sri Lanka to life.
Thick knits and patterned fabrics in vibrant colours such as red, magenta, orange, yellow, lime green and azure complemented by black and white dominate the voluminous silhouettes. Styled with lace-ups, trainers or boots and antique Sri Lankan jewellery, the unisex collection interweaves different worlds to create a harmonious and at the same time eclectic look.
