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Kaftans by Lois London
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The evolution of the Kaftan from an exotic beach side companion to
wardrobe must-have is emulated by the culmination of tasteful opulence defined
by Lois London. Modernly envisioning the floaty fabric, traditionally worn as a
long flowing robe or overdress, as an embellished gown or a suited jumpsuit,
Lois London is a designer’s vision of silhouettes accented to individual
tastes. Connecting the wearer with her
inner goddess; intricate beading, rich colors, airy fabrics, and luxurious
draping make for an exceptional addition to every modern woman’s wardrobe. Designer
Radhika Perera Hernandez found solace in The Tibetan Book of Life and Dying. In
her journey towards healing from the pain of the deaths in her family, her
experience helped her reconnect with her inner aspirations. Paying respect to
Sri Lanka, her collection of modern kaftans illustrates the story of this
beautiful country, Hernandez states, “Sri Lanka is the most beautiful place in
the world to me. From its winding country roads, lush jungle landscape, to its
mesmerizing historical Buddhist ruins. No matter how old I am, I’m still in awe
when I am there. When I was a child my family would take trips to the
countryside and visit gem mines where we would see sapphires the size of gold
balls. Sometimes, simply driving through the winding roads of Sri Lanka can
manifest the most beautiful sights; elephants and monkeys, Buddhist temples and
monks, it’s a country filled with bright colors and wafts of tropical sea-air.
I am proud to be a product of that.”
