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Press · 23 January 2010

Otara’s Pet Project Takes the Ramp

On the opening day of Fashion Week, a 300-piece collection branded ‘Love Niko’ was featured on the ramp. Models wearing bright, young trendy embellished clothing, carried cute and cuddly stray pups, in keeping with the aim of Embark to focus on stray dogs in Sri Lanka. The finale of this segment saw Otara walking the [

Press · 23 January 2010

Maharagama gets dressed for success, Otara style.

The newest ODEL store opened at Maharagama, with Otara making a chic surprise entrance. The event was covered by countless media personnel, all trying to get a shot of the lady-of-the-moment, Otara herself. The shopaholics of Maharagama flocked to the store, reveling in the latest collections and unmistakable glamour t

Press · 23 January 2010

Otara officially announces ODEL plans to make the public a part of its Mind, Body and Soul

The scene was as quaint and classy as Otara herself, when at a press conference held at Cinnamon Grand, Otara and her team officially announced ODEL’s initial Public Offering. Sri Lankans everywhere have patiently waited for this moment, since plans were first announced early this month. Otara has expressed how happy s

Press · 23 January 2010

Battaramulla Acquires Fashion Sense, Courtesy Otara

Battaramulla became the latest town to bow down to fashion pressure when Otara opened the thirteenth of her stores, ODEL, on Friday the 16th of July 2010 at Koswatte Junction. The store was opened to the fashion sensible public in Battaramulla with the pomp, pageantry and glitz of live mannequins, in the unmistakably s

Press · 23 January 2010

My Star Studded Street Pooch

Niko, the darling of Embark takes to the limelight yet again. The ‘Niko Goes to Hollywood’ collection brought the glitter and glamour of show business to the local catwalk for many of the brand’s loyal fans on Saturday the 21st of August 2010.

Press · 23 January 2010

Odel and Otara take top awards at “Best Web” 2010

The website of Sri Lanka’s premier fashion and lifestyle brand Odel, and the personal website of its founder and CEO Otara Gunewardene won accolades at the 2010 ‘Best Web’ Awards conducted by the LK Domain Registry Office. The website of Sri Lanka’s premier fashion and lifestyle brand Odel, and the personal website of

Press · 23 January 2010

A new range of “Otara” Jewellery at Colombo Jewellery Stores

Colombo, December 2010 In its second year running, Sri Lanka’s first ever Celebrity Jewellery line “Otara” by Colombo Jewellery Stores presents yet another stunning line of contemporary Jewellery. A great partnership between two of the country’s most influential and desirable fashion brands, has seen this Celebrity lin

Press · 23 January 2010

Odel shares kick start the Colombo Stock exchange with its first day of trading

Here are some of the snapshots from Odel’s first day of trading, captured at the Colombo Stock exchange, (4th of August 2010). Otara and her adorable sons graced the occasion with big smiles and their signature charm.

Press · 23 January 2010

Otara and ODEL honoured on global stage

Founder of country’s premier retail brand receives prestigious Stevie Award for Women in Business Otara Gunewardene, CEO of ODEL, outshone leading female entrepreneurs from around the world to bring honour to her motherland by winning the best entrepreneur award at the seventh US Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Th