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Business News  Sri Lanka hosts series   Iconic Diesel brand store   The first ever “Siddhalepa   Coloma. An exquisite, elegant entry into





       Clinic” opens at One Galle
                                                               sanitaryware
 of international
 opens at One Galle Face Mall
 triathlons in 2020  Softlogic   Face Mall                                                 Coloma, a contemporary
 Brands
                                                                                           brand of stylishly crafted
 (Pvt) Ltd.,   The first ever Siddhalepa Clinic, opened its doors to all customers         sanitaryware with cutting
 a fully   in search of a healthy, holistic lifestyle at the One Galle Face Mall,          edge technology, was
 owned   with Mrs Shiranthi Rajapakse in attendance as the Chief Guest.                    launched recently at
 subsidiary                                                                                a gala evening at the
 of                                                                                        Lanka Tiles showroom
       The Siddhalepa Clinic - the first ever Ayurveda clinic to be opened
 Softlogic                                                                                 in Nawala. Marketed
       at a shopping mall in Sri Lanka, offers the “one stop shop”   Mr. Mahendra Jayasekera, Managing
 Holdings                                                       Director of Lanka Walltiles Group  exclusively by the
       shopping concept for ayurveda products, therapy, consultation
 PLC,                                                                                      Lanka Walltiles Group,
       and treatment. This novel concept brings the goodness of Hela
 brings                                                        a name trusted in Sri Lanka and the world over for more than
       Ayurveda to the next level by having an Ayurveda physician on
 to you denim icon Diesel, the lifestyle brand which recently   40 years, Coloma represents the next step in the evolution of
       site to prescribe the best Ayurveda remedy for you.
 celebrated 40 glorious years of denim, by opening its very    sanitaryware.
 first Denim flagship store at One Galle Face Mall. In the   Located on the 4th floor of the sprawling mall, Siddhalepa Clinic
 words of Diesel’s founder Renzo Rosso, “Diesel changed the   lends an ambience of luxury shopping with an array of value-  Speaking to a distinguished gathering of guests, which
 way the world views denim,” and that is indeed a fact. As   added gift packs and spa therapy treatment packs on offer,   included some of Sri Lanka’s leading architects, developers
 CeyEndurance, the triathlon series of Divinsan Pvt Ltd announced   an innovative, international, lifestyle company, producing a   combined with the standard medicines for treatment of common   and construction industry retailers, Mr. Mahendra Jayasekera,
 the launch of Sri Lanka’s first international and national series of   wide-ranging collection of premium jeans, other clothing and   ailments like the balms, cough syrups etc.   Managing Director of Lanka Walltiles Group, stated that
 triathlons commencing in early 2020. The press conference was held   accessories, Diesel has experienced extraordinary growth   Coloma would be a game changer for the Sri Lankan market.
 at Shangri-La, Colombo on January 6 2020, under the leadership of   since its inception and has become a leading pioneer in denim   Shoppers are treated to a refreshing Ayurveda tea or an elixir, as   He added that compared to its competitors, Lankatiles
 Divinsan Pvt Ltd, Managing Director - Dinesh Fernando.  especially in premium casual wear, standing as a symbol for   they browse through the selves of Ayurveda products and gift   was miles ahead in terms of innovation, export volumes,
 passion, individuality and self-expression.  packs at the clinic, which connects with the world of international   manufacturing capacity and conformity to international
 The 2020 series of triathlon events, endorsed by Sri Lanka Triathlon
       shopping while retaining the centuries old traditional Ayurveda   standards and that Coloma is yet another step in this direction.
 (SLT), partners with Triathlon Club Colombo, Endurance Lab and
 Occupying 1,948 square feet, the Diesel store at Level 1, One   culture.
 Volunteer Nation as Collaborators; Shangri-La, Colombo as the
 Galle Face Mall, includes an assortment of premium jeans in   Coloma launched an exciting product range at the event.
 Hospitality Partner; and Quire Sri Lanka & NewsPublisher as the
 different fits for men and women as well as a wide range of   As the country’s pioneer and leading Ayurveda products   Among them are Water Closets in elegant designs for both
 Content & Public Relations Partners.
 Diesel’s signature logo and graphic tees, dresses, skirts and   manufacturer, Ayurveda health-care service provider and   compact as well as luxury washrooms, ultra functional
 tops for women and a variety of shirts and polos for men. In   promoter of Ayurveda medical tourism, the Hettigoda Group with   washbasins and counter tops.
 The press conference representatives Director Co-Founder, Triathlon
 addition, the collection includes footwear, bags and fashion   a heritage of over 200-years, passing on to the 5th generation is
 Club Colombo - Denis Crassier, Secretary General, Sri Lanka
 accessories. Diesel’s creative use of denim, special wash   playing the key role in shaping the future of the Ayurveda industry   Coloma’s portfolio also includes the SENSO Smart Water
 Triathlon - Sam Wickramsinghe, Managing Director, Divinsan Pvt Ltd
 treatments, intriguing fabrics and details, and many other out   in Sri Lanka and the Asian region.  Closet, the first product of its kind developed in Sri Lanka that
 - Dinesh Fernando and Director - Commercial Sales, Shangri-La, Sri
 of the ordinary and fun features that Diesel is renowned for   flushes on its own, blows air to dry, comes with a seat that
 Lanka - Chris McFall welcomed local media, internationally ranked
 play centre stage in Sri Lanka’s first retail store of the brand.   opens on its own and can also be controlled by a remote.
 triathletes as well as sports personalities from around the globe.   All in all, COLOMA’s range of products thus represents the
 The introduction of the Diesel brand to the local market is   ultimate fusion of beauty and quality, matched by Lanka
 The CeyEndurance 2020 Event Series appointed Khalid Oshman,
 another addition to the plethora of brands Softlogic has been   Tiles’s unyielding commitment to providing the best designs,
 Sri Lanka’s first visually impaired triathlete to compete on an
 instrumental in introducing to Sri Lanka. While Softlogic     accessories and fittings for every need and for every living
 international level, completing 3 Ironman 70.3 and 2 Marathons, as
 has introduced iconic global brands such as Tommy Hilfiger,   space.
 their Ambassador.
 Furla, Longines, Tissot, Charles and Keith, Aldo, Swarovski,
 Love Moschino, Armani Exchange, Mango, Yamamay, Nike,         Gravitas Integrated Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.,
 The event represented the launch of the CeyEndurance brand that
 Skechers, Adidas Originals, Adidas Performance, Mothercare    79, C.W.W. Kannangara Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.
 was developed to cater to sports enthusiasts, as a means by which
 & ELC, The Toy Store and Hallmark to name a few, Softlogic    Tel: +94 11 2671 026, 2693 470, 2693 804, 2683 763-5
 to elevate Sri Lanka to a higher global sports forum, spearheading
 takes immense pride in opening up access of these global      Fax: +94 11 2693 812  |  E-mail: hello@gravitas.lk
 and instigating the promotion of Endurance Sports in Sri Lanka as
 brands to our local customers right at their door step.       Web: www.gravitas.lk
 a location with rich bio diversities and multiple terrains which is a
        Chief Guest Mrs Shiranthi Rajapakse being presented with a package of Siddhalepa
 haven for this category of sports.  products by Vidyani Hettigoda  Company Reg. No: PV 115812
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