Colombo, Sri Lanka – May 20 2025 — Chokolaate proudly announces the Top Ten Finalists for the 15th Anniversary Edition of its much-anticipated Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer (MDFD) Contest 2025, a celebration of creativity, heritage, and timeless bonds. This year’s finalists bring forward a stunning array of themes that beautifully merge innovation with emotional depth, echoing the spirit of MDFD—where fashion meets family.
The 2025 edition, set to culminate in a glamorous Grand Finale in May, promises a showcase of boundary-pushing designs and heartfelt storytelling through fabric, form, and flair.
Meet the finalists and their captivating concepts:
- Paramie Fernando – NEFER
Drawing from ancient Egyptian mythology, Paramie channels the mystique of gods and goddesses in her collection, infusing regal silhouettes and divine elegance. - Sanjalee Abeysinghe – Solitude & Serenity
A tribute to Kandyan heritage, her designs balance tradition and tranquility, portraying silent strength through reimagined Sri Lankan motifs and modern refinement. - Sneha Murlidhar – Ethereal Tides
Merging Victorian silhouettes with the softness of jellyfish, Sneha’s collection is a visual symphony of motherhood, grace, and oceanic elegance. - Gayandi De Silva – Bonded Beauty
Inspired by the swan, Gayandi’s designs capture the poise and power of mother-daughter relationships through serene hues and emotive drapery. - Samali Senevirathne – Beauty in the Common Things
Finding wonder in the everyday, Samali celebrates the Common Tiger butterfly with vibrant patterns and transformative simplicity. - Hasna Enaya – Lumina Aquatica
Inspired by the glowing magic of bioluminescence, Hasna’s collection is an aquatic dreamscape of shimmering textures and mystical forms. - Ashen Gunasinghe – Serpentine Bond
Ashen explores the duality of serpents to symbolize strength, elegance, and maternal ties, using a blend of structured and flowing forms. - Dumasha Sadhvi – Whispers of Spring
Channeling the lily of the valley, her pieces exude purity, freshness, and feminine confidence—floral finesse meets fashion-forward expression. - Zipporah Britto – Flamingo in the Forest
A bold fusion of flamboyance and rooted strength, this nature-inspired collection captures the dynamic between expressive daughters and grounded mothers. - Kavindya Nethmini – Marelia
Marrying the sea and maternal love, Kavindya’s designs embody the endless embrace between mother and child, with fluid textures and earthy tones.
As Chokolaate MDFD marks 15 inspiring years, this milestone edition is not only a celebration of Sri Lanka’s emerging design talent but a reaffirmation of the unbreakable bonds at the heart of the show.
Join us this 31 May for the Grand Finale—an evening of fashion, family, and fierce creativity—as these visionary designers unveil their final masterpieces on the runway.
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