Hi Magazine - Series 15 Volume 5 2017

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Our covergirl Sri Lankan born Sheree Atcheson was voted one of UK’s Top 35 Most Influential Women in Tech 2017. Sheree is also credited with founding the ‘Women Who Code’ organisation in Belfast and is their UK Expansion Director. Adopted by a Belfast couple when she was an infant, Sheree returned to Sri Lanka and connected with her birth mother and was then motivated to launch the ‘I Am Lanka’ organization which aims to highlight other Sri Lankans who are role models. Sheree is on a mission to get more women involved in the IT industry and is working to eradicate gender bias in the industry. Sheree is an inspiration who leads from the front.

A Celebrated Doyen Of The Arts In Ceylon Lionel Wendt

A central figure of cultural life and founder member of the Colombo ‘43 group of Sri Lankan artists.

6 mins

Lovi Ceylon Debuts In Paris

Continuing their journey to introduce the sarong to the world, Lovi Ceylon launched their new collection to much acclaim at TexWorld Paris during the Paris Fashion Week. While in Paris the Lovi Ceylon show was witnessed by Jean-Paul Donald-Potard a childhood friend of Jean Paul Gaultier who joined forces with the iconic designer to set up a global fashion empire. Jean-Paul Donald-Potard was so taken with the silhouette of the sarong and Lovi Ceylon Founder, Asanka De Mel’s vision, that a visit to Sri Lanka to explore a possible collaboration between the two is on the cards. Asanka De Mel is dogged in his determination to make the sarong an outfit of choice for not only Sri Lankans but for gentlemen around the world. By showcasing his collection in Paris, Lovi Ceylon is one step closer in their journey to global domination.

4 mins

Karen Usha Gray

Classical singer and musician unleashing her dulcet tones.

3 mins

Sheree Atcheson

Sri Lankan born professional changing the game for women in it.

8 mins

Miss Intercontinental Sri Lanka Natalee Fernando

Defining beauty with a purpose.

4 mins

Empowering Women Through Fashion Sthri Collective By Selyn

In a bold move to empower women through fashion, Sri Lanka’s first Fairtrade Certified handloom company launched the Sthri Collective. Selyna Peiris- Wanduragala the force behind the STHRI Collective joined forces with her mother Sandra, the founder of Selyn, to create this collection of chic handloom clothing which promises to empower the women who weave and the women who wear Selyn.

4 mins

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Hi Magazine Description:

Hi!! Magazine is Sri Lanka’s first and premier society magazine and now in its 11th year. Begun with the concept of portraying Sri Lanka in a positive light, Hi!! put within its pages the high fashions of the gliteratti and the literati, parties and the glitz and glamour of not only Colombo but also of major cities around the world where Sri Lankans gather. It also features trendy Conde Nast winning boutique hotels, resorts and restaurants, the Who’s Who from Hollywood to Bollywood, tourist attractions like whale and dophin watching, what to do and how to do it – with Hi!! projecting Sri Lanka as the ultimate tourist destination.