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Press · 23 January 2011

Niko makes flirting fashionable with new Embark collection

He has asked for and received love, done Hollywood and been in naughty company, but former street dog Niko continues to inspire the popular fashion label ‘Embark’ for which he is the high profile mascot. With ‘Niko the Flirt’ — the latest clothing and accessories collection unveiled by Embark — the rescued pooch that f

Press · 23 January 2011

Otara and Oriflame introduce exclusive, style savvy-handbag for the modern woman

This limited edition handbag sports a trendy colour and design perfect for today’s modern sophisticated woman. Made of shiny PU leather with a quilted stitch finish, its silver plaque is stylishly engraved for a luxurious finish while the bag’s strap safely carries your belongings with a magnetic click lock. Managing D

Press · 23 January 2011

Otara, only Sri Lankan designer featured in Swarovski’s Gem Visions India

Swarovski, the benchmark global brand in the crystal industry which is equally reputed in the area of fine and crafted gemstones, invited Otara Gunewardene, CEO and Founder of ODEL to design a piece of jewellery of her choice and participate in its special edition of the “Swarovski Gem Vision 2012” trend book. This spe

Press · 23 January 2011

Colombo Jewellery Stores launches in-store iPad application from Appwolf

Colombo Jewellery Stores (CJS) recently partnered with leading mobile applications provider Appwolf to launch an in-store iPad application for its celebrity jewellery line ‘Otara’. The iPad application allows CJS customers to browse the entire Otara Jewellery collection, in high-resolution, at any CJS outlet. CEO of Co

Article · 23 January 2011

Retail Magnate: Otara makes LMD’s top 10 list of Business People of the Year 2011

LMD Magazine’s much anticipated second edition of Business People of the Year 2011, introduces the who’s who of business in Sri Lanka. The selected are the Country’s leading business figures from the commerce and industry sectors who have taken their businesses to new heights. Otara is the first woman featured on the t

Article · 30 June 2010

ODEL Going Public: Otara Interview (Preview) – The Sunday Leader Wednesday, 30 June 2010

Otara Gunewardene took some time off her busy schedule for an exclusive to the Sunday Leader to talk about her future business plans and to divulge some interesting tidbits on her busy life. Odel is on the verge of becoming public with 11.5% of their equity up for grabs in a soon to be released IPO. […]

Article · 23 June 2010

Otara – A Business Icon – Sunday Leader online edition

Otara Gunewardene, the charismatic owner of Odel, took some time off her busy schedule for an exclusive interview with The Sunday Leader ahead of the launch of her company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO). She speaks candidly about her humble beginnings, her life, what inspires her and her plans for the future. Odel has

Press · 23 January 2010

Otara Wins Recognition For Excellence

Otara Gunewardene, CEO of Odel was recognised for ‘Excellence in Brand Building’ at the very first SIAS Partnership Summit and Achievers Awards. At the occasion iconic leaders from Sri Lanka, India, Africa and Singapore were honoured for their entrepreneurial contributions towards their respective organisations, countr

Press · 23 January 2010

Chief guest with a cause : Otara attends Virtusa Environment Day

Otara attended the recently held Virtusa Environment Day event, where she sat in as chief guest. The event covered advancements in greener environmental development, issues that Otara herself takes a special interest in. The highlight for the day, was when Otara set the prized Carbon Foot monitor in motion. Seen here a