Dushanté Antoinette Fernando

Background

Fernando, Dushanté Antoinette was born on May 6, 1952 in Colombo, Ceylon, Sri Lanka. Arrived in United States, 1973, naturalized, 1977. Daughter of Charles Vernon and Jeanette Lena (Dissanayake) Fernando.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, St. Martins School Art, London, 1973.

Career

Assistant designer Bill Blass Ltd., New York City, 1974—1978. Designer Kasper Division Leslie Fay, 1978—1979, Albert Nipon, New York City, 1979—1980, Gare Coat & Suit, 1980. Owner, designer Dushante Antoinette Ltd., New York City, since 1981.

Illustrator New York Times, Henri Bendel, 1974—1975. Handbag designer Pierre Cardin New York, 1978—1979. Shoe designer Raybuck Shoes, New York City, 1975.

Designer underwear Bill Blass Flexknit, 1975. Member export program national team to showcase work American Embassies United States Department Commerce, 1986.

Achievements

• Dushanté Antoinette Fernando has been listed as a noteworthy fashion designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of National Association Female Executives.

Interests

• Karate.

Connections

Father:

Charles Vernon Fernando

Mother:

Jeanette Lena (Dissanayake) Fernando