Providing platforms for aspiring designers for 14 Years

Tuesday 7th May 2024, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s only magazine dedicated to the youth, Chokolaate commenced the Chokolaate Mother Daughter Fashion Designer Contest 13 years ago as a tribute to the eternal bond between a mother and her daughter. Conceptualised by the Founder and Managing Editor of Chokolaate Michelle Gunesekara, the show has since evolved into a catalyst that launches aspiring designers and provides them with a platform to fulfil their dreams.

Over the years, the show has also evolved into a training ground for young designers who receive first-hand experience in to the fashion industry from many experts. This year the pre-show calendar included training sessions with several professionals including the Creative Director for the show Dinesh Chandrasena, official Choreographer Rozanne Diasz and the Hair and Makeup partner, Hasini Gunasekera of Naturals Unisex Salon.

Speaking on the grand finale and this year’s competition Chandrasena notes, “Chokolaate MDFD 2024 which is a highly anticipated event underlines the importance of nurturing new creative talent while giving aspiring designers the opportunity to pursue their creative dreams. Michelle Gunesekara who conceptualized this unique event continues to build on giving Sri Lankan talent opportunities to pursue professional careers locally and globally.”

Official Choreographer Rozanne Diasz also had this to say. ‘’As every year this year we will witness some beautiful creations from designers knitting together the bond of a mother and daughter. I am delighted to be a part of this show. Looking forward to experience that magic on the 18th”

Expressing their gratitude to this year’s sponsors including Cinderella as the Fragrance Partner, Vivya and Fondre as the Segments Sponsors, the co-sponsor SINGER and, Double XL, Fonterra, SLASH, Fine Soft Footwear by Catalan Industries as the supporting partners.