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‘Double XL relocates to Reid avenue, a bigger, wider, bolder experience’
Established in 2010, Double XL is Sri Lanka’s first plus-size clothing store. As a pioneer in plus-sized clothing for both men and women, the brand has grown into a household name in Sri Lanka’s fashion industry. Empowering wearers to break the stigma of fuller bodies, Double XL has remained consistent in delivering comfort, unique designs, style, and quality manufactured clothing to customers for over a decade.
Double XL recently relocated its premises to No. 106, Reid Avenue, Thummula Junction, Colombo 4 to customers for an enhanced shopping experience with increased retail space. The new location offers twice as much shopping space and four times as much parking as the previous one, allowing it to showcase a wider range of items to even more visitors.
Double XL Founder and Director Adhisha Dahanayaka, along with Directors Priyan Senerath and Deminthe Dahanayake and the Double XL team, overlook the entire process, from sourcing the fabric up to the final design on the rack. They aim for a clothing range that is aesthetic, comfortable and fashion-forward, while throwing all the outdated rules about what plus-size individuals should and shouldn’t wear, right out the window. There are short dresses, crop-tops, body-con dresses, bold prints, jeans and more, making it easier than ever to fill your wardrobe with quality, chic pieces.
The store design embraces the space’s original details and eccentric layout, proving how much Double XL truly understands its customers’ wants and needs. Armed with the desire to prevent plus-size people from experiencing the fashion frustrations they have long suffered from, the brand fills the gap in the market for the plus-size clothing.
The brand has also debuted its new DXL Teen and DXL Active ranges, after two years of research and development by the team. Designed based on the feedback gathered from plus-sized teenagers and their parents, the new DXL Teen line aims to tastefully meet their preferences, while ensuring the designs remain affordable.
Adhisha further explained, “We’ve noticed teenagers coming to our store and picking out cute and fun outfits, while they would have specific preferences, such as opting for jeans instead of a linen dress. Understanding these preferences, we created the teenage collection to be colourful and fun, while making it affordable.”
Shoppers will find that the two-storey building has been tastefully utilised, with an elegant and cosy interior that fills the added space through artistic ambience. The ground floor holds the lady’s clothing options along with accessories, while the first floor displays menswear, the activewear range and teens clothing.
Additionally, for the first time in Sri Lanka, Double XL has introduced an activewear range for plus-sized individuals under its premium brand DXL Exclusive. The sporting and activewear line consists of tennis skirts, shorts and t-shirts for squash and badminton, gym wear, jackets and more.
Produced in limited-run batches and crafted from high-quality innovative textiles, Adhisha draws inspiration from a deeply personal place and real-life human stories to cater to her clients’ needs. Double XL curates capsule collections of minimalist wardrobe essentials crafted from premium fabrics, and their approach ensures that comfort goes beyond the basics. “I want to thank all my loyal customers and team, without whom we wouldn’t have achieved who we are today. Not forgetting my international and local fabric suppliers, despite the pandemic. They always managed to deliver on time,” Adhisha added.
Their latest collections introduce a wide range of colourful attires and fun prints that are quite different from their usual styles. Expanding to cater to everyone, they seek to deliver a versatile range that strives to include something for everyone.
It doesn’t stop there; Double XL also has a collection of loungewear, pyjamas, accessories, lingerie and footwear, while Exclusive Lines will also be available at the store with a selective range of fragrances, cosmetics and skincare.
You can follow Double XL on Instagram or Facebook to keep up with their latest designs, and make purchases at their physical store or order online via their website.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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