Shriwanthi Amarasinghe, founder of Shabél Paris, participated in a round-table discussion exploring creativity in contemporary fashion. The conversation considered how creative expression is changing, who shapes it and which spaces allow original ideas to flourish. Her perspective brings together engineering, fashion, heritage and craftsmanship.

The discussion explored whether technological acceleration supports creativity or reduces the time available for experimentation. It also questioned the place of stylistic audacity amid economic pressures, ecological responsibilities and the demand to succeed commercially—issues closely connected to Shabél Paris’s exploration of materials, form and storytelling.

How do designers balance creating their work with communicating it? The round table examined the time and energy devoted to personal branding and visibility. For an independent studio, this raises an ongoing question: how to build an audience while preserving space for thoughtful design, craftsmanship and creative development.