London-born Amesh Wijesekera completed his BA at the Academy of Design in Colombo. He had the opportunity to apprentice at the studios of Future Laboratory, Edeline Lee, and Dame Zandra Rhodes in London before launching his eponymous label in 2019. Celebrated for his eclectic use of colour and textiles, AMESH combines artisanal craftsmanship in hand-weaving, knitting, and crochet, whilst repurposing pre-consumer waste materials from the apparel industry in Sri Lanka to create trans-seasonal statement pieces for a shared wardrobe concept. His work is deeply rooted in his Sri Lankan heritage, childhood nostalgia, and the island’s multicultural landscapes.
AMESH represented Sri Lanka at the International Fashion Showcase in London 2019, in partnership with the British Fashion Council, University of the Arts London, British Council, and Somerset House. He became the first Sri Lankan designer to be nominated for the prestigious LVMH Prize in Paris 2022. First discovered at the Mercedes-Benz fashion runways in Colombo, he went on to showcase globally in Berlin, Tbilisi, Dhaka, and continued to be the UK Winner and a Finalist for the Circular Design Challenge in India 2023. He has expanded his medium onto canvas with a debut solo textile art exhibition at Barefoot Gallery in Colombo 2024. AMESH is on a continuous journey reimagining South Asian beauty and identity while exploring gender expression and youth culture. All AMESH pieces are made by hand with love and care in Sri Lanka.