Hameedia

Hameedia is a Sri Lankan fashion house founded in 1949, best known for menswear and custom tailoring. Headquartered in Ratmalana, it operates a nationwide store network and sells ready-made and made-to-measure clothing.

What is Hameedia?

Hameedia is a family-run fashion house from Sri Lanka, established in 1949 and headquartered in Ratmalana. It is best known for menswear and custom tailoring, and it presents itself as an international fashion house. The business is led by managing director Fouzul Hameed.

Products and positioning

The core of the business is bespoke tailoring alongside ready-made garments in premium fabrics, covering formal, casual, wedding and active wear. Services include made-to-measure shirts, wedding dressing, style consulting and a mobile Tailor on wheels offer. The range has broadened from menswear to clothing for women and children, plus accessories, footwear and fragrance.

Alongside the Hameedia label, the company carries brands such as Envoy, Le Bond and Signature, and has retailed international names including adidas and Raymond.

Distribution

Hameedia runs a multi-brand branch network of more than 30 outlets covering almost every district in Sri Lanka, and its products are also sold through other retailers. Operations have extended to the Seychelles, the Maldives and Australia, and the company sells online with islandwide delivery.

Why it matters

With more than seven decades in menswear, Hameedia is one of the longest-standing names in Sri Lankan fashion retail and an example of a tailoring business that has expanded into omnichannel retail.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hameedia from?

Hameedia is a Sri Lankan fashion house founded in 1949 and headquartered in Ratmalana.

What does Hameedia sell?

It sells menswear, custom tailoring and ready-made clothing, plus womenswear, kidswear, accessories and footwear.

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