Marini Fernando

Marini Fernando was born on December 17th 1988. She studied at St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo-07. She was being an artist since her childhood with creative and innovative ideas, and that paved the way for her to pursue her dream career.
In 2008 Marini entered into the field of fashion designing and acquired a wealth of creative knowledge, by qualifying with diploma and advanced diploma at Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIFT).
The theme ‘Gothic’ was her second collection for the LIFT Graduate Fashion Show, which was held at Hilton Hotel in 2010. Throughout the club wear collection inspiration was taken from Gothic architecture and horror. Her color palette varies from black and blood red mix with silver.

 

Marini was selected for the top 15 finalists at ‘Flamboyance 2011’ designer of the year fashion contest grand finale, which was held at Galadari Hotel in 2011. The mega charity fashion show was organized by the Leo district 306 C1. Her inspiration was ‘Tropical Beach’ that is created with beautiful waves. It grabbed her eye due to the colors, corals, pearls and seashells. She required bringing out the emotion of beach in shades of blue, deep green and shining yellow throughout the collection. Marini's Designs.....

Marini is currently working as a freelance fashion designer, who is designing and producing on order for both overseas and local clients. She is willing to start her own label under both casual and kids wear. Her future aim is to become a successful designer, who can give the client the very best to satisfy and trying to place a remarkable footprint in Sri Lankan fashion industry as well as in overseas.

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