Designer Spotlight - Amilani Perera

Sri Lankan fashion is witnessing a revolution—one where style meets sustainability, and ethical choices define luxury.

At the forefront of this movement is Amilani Perera, a designer whose creations transcend mere aesthetics to tell powerful stories of empowerment, social responsibility, and cruelty-free fashion.

Founded over a decade ago, Atelier Amilani Perera is a brand that embodies modern femininity with a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability. Every collection is meticulously crafted to cater to the contemporary woman who values elegance and ethics.

Amilani Perera’s pieces are 100% cruelty-free and made using sustainable, high-quality materials that do not compromise on design or durability.

Her philosophy is simple yet profound: fashion should be a vehicle for positive change, offering a sense of empowerment to both the wearer and the artisans behind each garment.

Beyond her couture creations, Amilani has consistently used her platform to advocate for social justice. One of her most groundbreaking projects is her collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), through which she launched the Bodyright 2.0 Collection.

This initiative highlights the intersection of technology and gender-based violence, calling for safety by design in digital spaces. The binary rose, a signature motif in the collection, symbolizes the duality of technology—its power to elevate as well as its potential to harm. The collection’s carefully designed pieces aim to spark conversations around the safety and dignity of women in the digital age.

Amilani’s collections are beyond fabric —they are a vision of the resilience, history, and power of women. A prime example of this is the Devi Collection, inspired by the legendary Sri Lankan queen Viharamahadevi.

The collection is a visual journey, from jet-black ensembles with intricate ribbon weaves and metallic accents which symbolize stormy waters to deep burgundy tones to represent sacrifice and endurance, and finally to pristine white designs that embody purity, love, and survival. Adorned with crystals and sequins, these designs evoke both strength and grace, turning each piece into wearable art.

Her brand is a beacon of empowerment for survivors of gender-based violence. Through skill development and employment opportunities, she ensures that her craft uplifts those in need, giving them financial independence and confidence.

Amilani Perera’s collections offer a chance for conscious consumers to invest in fashion that is both exquisite and meaningful. By choosing an Amilani Perera piece, you are not just wearing a garment—you are embracing a story, standing for sustainability, and advocating for a future where fashion is a force for good.

Explore her collection now and be part of the movement that is reshaping luxury with compassion.