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The Sri Lankan designer making eco-conscious gender-inclusive clothes – By Hena Sharma Source:CNN Sri Lankan fashion designer Amesh Wijesekera has become known for his colorful designs that combine local handwoven textiles with deadstock fabric to create distinctive pieces. “My work is all about celebrating a new version of Sri Lanka and representation of South Asian beauty,” Wijesekera said over the phone. “When I moved to London I questioned: How can I share who I am to the world? How can I share my story, where I come from? and it came out through my fashion.” Wijesekera’s vision is a modern take on artisan handloom fabric, a Sri Lankan heritage craft not often seen on international runways. Sewn into loose-form coats, jackets or trousers, Wijesekera’s designs fuse his heritage with Western silhouettes and are made to be worn by anyone — irrespective of gender — as seen at his runway shows. ...