Fashion designer and stylist exploring the intersection of heritage, craftsmanship, responsibility and contemporary design.
Fashion Design · Styling · Textiles · Pattern Cutting
I’m a London-based fashion designer and stylist with a First Class Honours degree in Fashion Design from Northumbria University.
My practice spans fashion design, textile development, pattern cutting, styling and luxury retail, with a particular interest in responsible fashion and the relationship between contemporary clothing and cultural craftsmanship.
Working across runway, styling, design assistance and luxury retail has allowed me to understand fashion from both the creative and commercial perspective.
My work has received recognition from Graduate Fashion Week, Disturbia and Vogue Italia.
Methulie Jayawickrama
A selection of fashion design, textile and responsible fashion work.
SPRING / SUMMER 2025
My award-winning graduate collection explores Sri Lankan heritage, handloom craftsmanship and contemporary fashion through responsible design.
Cultural research, archive study and croquis development define the language of the collection.
Print and weave development in collaboration with handloom artisans.
Draping and pattern cutting translate research into silhouette.
Garment construction where finish, weight and movement are resolved.
Fittings and styling shape how the collection is finally read.
My graduate collection celebrates the relationship between modern fashion and Sri Lankan craftsmanship, recognising the skills and stories of the artisans who helped me bring the textiles to life.
EXPLORE PROCESS→WITH GRATITUDE TO
MR. SAMAN YAPAGE
MR. ASHOKA PADMASIRI
Graduate Fashion Week London 2025
Sponsored by Disturbia · Northumbria Graduate Fashion Show 2025
FEATURED BY
GFW UNIVERSITY COLLECTIONS
TALENTS TO WATCH · 2025
Fashion design, textile development, runway styling, luxury retail and creative leadership.
RETAIL & PERSONAL STYLING
Senior Sales Advisor · MANGO
October 2022 – June 2025
Built a strong foundation in commercial fashion, personal styling and customer experience by creating considered looks, understanding individual preferences and supporting daily store operations.
BRIDAL DESIGN & STYLING
Bridal Wear Intern & Design Assistant · Leigh Hetherington
June 2023 – January 2024 · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Assisted with bridal styling, fittings, garment preparation and design development while gaining hands-on experience in the detail-focused environment of a bridal atelier.
TEXTILE & CRAFT
Batik Design Intern · Designer Batik
January 2023 – September 2023 · Sri Lanka
Explored traditional batik techniques and helped develop textile concepts that brought together craftsmanship, colour and contemporary fashion.
TEXTILE DEVELOPMENT
Fabric Design Assistant · Handloom Industry
September 2024 – March 2025
Supported fabric development, pattern cutting and design experimentation while exploring how traditional textiles could be styled and applied within modern fashion.
RUNWAY STYLING
Backstage Dresser · Northumbria University Fashion Graduate Shows
May 2025 – June 2025
Prepared complete runway looks, assisted models with quick changes and ensured garments and accessories were presented correctly before each appearance.
LONDON FASHION WEEK
Backstage Stylist & Design Assistant · Edeline Lee, London Fashion Week
September 2025 · London, United Kingdom
Supported the Edeline Lee team backstage during London Fashion Week, assisting with look preparation, dressing, styling adjustments and final checks in a fast-paced runway environment.
STYLING & LEADERSHIP
Key Lead & Stylist · Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
November 2025 – January 2026 · London, United Kingdom
Delivered personalised styling recommendations while leading the team, maintaining visual standards and creating a consistent customer experience.
EDITORIAL & PERSONAL STYLING
Freelance Fashion Stylist & Design Assistant
May 2025 – Present · Greater London, United Kingdom
Developing visual concepts and styling complete looks for independent projects, including garment sourcing, outfit coordination, fittings and on-set styling.
LUXURY RESORTWEAR
Supervisor & Senior Stylist · Heidi Klein
January 2026 – Present · London, United Kingdom
Delivering personalised luxury styling for resortwear clients while supervising the team, maintaining brand standards and creating polished, confidence-led customer experiences.
“From textile development and backstage runway styling to personalised luxury fashion, every experience has shaped my eye for detail and the way I use clothing to communicate identity.”
LET'S CREATE SOMETHING.
I’d love to hear about it.
Methulie Jayawickrama
LOCATION
London, United Kingdom
OPEN TO
Fashion Design · Styling · Design Assistance · Creative Collaborations · Retail · Buying · Merchandising