Collaborations on National Costume Design for Sri Lankan Pageant Winners
Venuka Wickramaarachchi has collaborated with 11 Sri Lankan representatives, designing 15 national costumes that have illuminated international stages with the spirit of Sri Lankan artistry. Each creation blends heritage craftsmanship, symbolic design, and modern couture, showcasing the island’s cultural identity and elegance to the world.
His designs have graced major international beauty pageants, earning acclaim for their creativity, authenticity, and storytelling through costume.
Miss Tourism Queen International 2011 – Pushpika De Silva (China) A vibrant, ornate design celebrating Sri Lanka’s coastal heritage — featuring marine-inspired beadwork, flowing drapes, and tropical color palettes that
Best Model of the World 2011 — Nalinda Sampath (Bulgaria) A regal costume inspired by Kandyan royal attire, featuring layered fabrics, metallic details, and gemstone accents that reflected traditional grandeur.
Miss World Sri Lanka 2012 — Sumudu Abeysekara (China) A sophisticated national costume featuring intricate lacework and traditional embroidery inspired by coastal craftsmanship, presenting a serene and elegant Sri Lankan
Mrs. World 2013 — Radhika Gunawardena (China) An elegant golden costume embodying the essence of the Kandyan queen, detailed with handwoven fabrics, fine metalwork, and traditional Sri Lankan jewelry.
Best Model of the World 2014 — Shan Fernando (Turkey) A couture-inspired design using peacock feather motifs and hand-painted silk, representing beauty, confidence, and artistic grace – core traits of
Mister Global 2015 — Madura Priyadarshana Peiris (Thailand) A sleek, structured costume representing the unity of Sri Lanka’s ethnic heritage through symbolic color blocking and traditional textures.
Mister Global 2016 — Isuru Nagoda (Thailand) A contemporary male costume inspired by the Sri Lankan warrior tradition — integrating traditional armor aesthetics with modern tailoring to convey strength and
Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2018 — Sumudu Abeysekara (USA) An opulent look inspired by Kandyan-era nobility, featuring rich red and gold fabrics with handcrafted beadwork that symbolized prosperity and pride.
Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World 2021 — Pushpika De Silva (Sri Lanka) A regal ensemble inspired by traditional Kandyan royalty, blending gold embellishments, bejeweled accessories, and heritage textiles to
Miss Grand International 2022 & Mr & Miss Teen Sri Lanka 2021 — Nihari Perera (Indonesia / Sri Lanka) A bold and expressive costume representing the spirit and strength of
Miss International 2024 & Miss Tourism World Sri Lanka 2022 — Thilini Kumari (Indonesia / Sri Lanka) A signature national costume celebrating Sri Lanka’s tropical beauty and artisanal heritage. Originally
Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025 – Diyana Vidhana Gamage (Sri Lanka) A forthcoming national costume project embodying Sri Lanka’s evolving elegance. The design concept fuses sacred symbolism, modern couture structure,
