Gayathri’s,the designer ,is a manifestation of her personality and character and she combines her classic styles with a modern edge.
Fashion has the incredible power to transform not just the way we look, but also the way we feel. It can empower individuals, boost their confidence and enable them to express their authentic styles She the vision founder behind Silk Wraps by Gees understands this better than most. Her journey from a passion for fashion to the creation of Silk Wraps by Gees is a story of perseverance, sustainability and a desire to revolutinise the way for clothing.From her young days, Gayathri had a natural flair for style found joy in dressing up, experimenting with textiles, and exploring the art of style.The sarees worn by celibrities here are designed by Gayathri Jayasinghe of Silk wraps by Gees
Q : Your journey to success and tell us about yourself?
A : Well to tell you about my self I’m Gayathri Sedara Senarath Jayasinghe.
I’m very courageous, sincere, witty and chill person of 48 years of age.town is Matara. Being the youngest in the family of two brothers I was always surrounded by much love and guidance throughout my childhood.
I was educated in St’ Mary’s Convent, Matara and I excelled well in my studies with eight distinctions at O levels and district rank number one at A levels and I completed my LLB at the University of Colombo.
I’m married to Mangala Jayasinghe , and I’m blessed with two beautiful young daughters Ranthini and Yoneli.
I always had a passion for fashion. Although I could pursue a career in the field of law, the love for fashion in my veins led me towards starting my own business in the field of fashion.
Q : Can you tell us about your journey as a women founder in the fashion industry and how you navigated any challenges along the way?
A : I always had a passion for fashion. Being a LLB graduate I could have easily pursued a career in the field of Law but my love for fashion has always led me to move towards a career in fashion industry. Before I stepped into designing I owned a fashion store, salon and spa under the name Gees gallery. I had to close down that business for personal reasons and after five years I identified a different need in the market and I re entered the industry with a new name and face. Today my fashion store , Silk Wraps by Gees is a renowned haute couture Fashion Studio and my dream for the future is to take my label to greater heights that will create a benchmark in the Sri Lankan fashion industry. Further I have plans to expand my business to few other avenues as well specially food and beverages in the near future .
Regarding navigating through challenges I must admit that once I entered into the industry I understood that it was not as easy as it looked from the outset and not always a glamorous world as it is believed to be. Behind the glamour there is hard work, stringent deadlines, last minute changes and many sleepless nights. Apart from these I had to face many other challenges in the process but these are all part and parcel of any career. With determination and motivation were strong factors I was able to navigate these obstacles that came up throughout my journey.
Q : Your fashion boutique and its specialisation?
A : My fashion boutique is called Silk Wraps by Gees. I create exclusive custom fitted clothing made from high quality fabrics. They are sewn with close attention to detail and finished by capable and dedicated tailors and seamstresses under my direction and is made specifically for the specific wearer. My range of products include Indian Sarees and kandyan outfits embellished with intricate hand work, simple yet elegant and easy to wear. Modern saree gowns,voluminous or tight fitting evening silhouettes and elaborate lehengas, in addition to all types of bridal and retinue outfits are my forte.
Q : What inspired you to become a designer and when did you realise you had a passion for fashion?
A : As I mentioned earlier my love for fashion has always led me to move towards a career in this field. I have always loved the transformative power of dressing up hence my passion to this field of work. I believe fashion is a language in itself and a vessel to carry groundbreaking messages out into the world.
My passion for fashion dates back to my birth I guess .I still recall how I used to constantly nag my mother by standing next to her sewing machine when she used to make clothes for me. As a little girl of eight or ten years, until I’m totally satisfied with my fitting and design I used to get my mom to alter my dresses.
Q : Can you tell us about your creative process when designing clothes for celebrities? How do you decide what suits them?
A : There is no such special process when it comes to celebrities. Every client is equally treated and given equal priority and importance . I simply love to innovative designs when I have to decide what suits a client . When I see a piece of fabric that a client chooses I picture hundreds of ways in which I can transform it into an artistic piece of clothing and out of those I get the client’s opinion too to do the final pick . I really enjoy all of the creative, artistic and technical aspects of designing. I also believe how to convert my mental picture to the final product. Further more I have the ability to understand and visualise my clients requirements and thereby able to enjoy total customer satisfaction with the delivery of the end product.
Q : What was the inspiration behind turning an entrepreneur?
A : Being an entrepreneur is fulfilling . You can transform your dreams and ideas into reality and you can create something artistic for the wearer
Q : Your design are known for their intricate detailing and luxurious fabrics. How do you source materials, and what goes into creating a truly exceptional peace?
A: I source materials from many places. I have suppliers in Bombay , Chennai and Dubai. I have many places in Sri Lanka as well.
I put my heart and soul into my creative process. I really enjoy all of the creative, artistic and technical aspects of designing. I believe i can interpret every aspect of life using art as a tool and can always bring revolutionary changes into the trends. Basically I could tell a story using the integral parts of my creation yet my creations stand exceptional.
What have been your personal milestones ?
A milestone for me was when we opened our first fashion boutique – it gave me a lot of joy and it showed me that I can grow my business. When you start out, you don’t know where this journey will take you and you think that you will have to always tend to every aspect of it. But opening Silk Wraps by Gees showed me that we had become a brand which can grow in the years to come.
With family
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