Odel

Odel is a Sri Lankan fashion retailer and brand that operates a chain of department stores and an online shop. It was founded in 1989 by Otara Gunewardene to bring contemporary international fashion and lifestyle products to Sri Lanka. The stores offer women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, as well as cosmetics, accessories, and homeware, with an emphasis on modern style and accessible luxury. Over the years, Odel expanded its presence to major cities across Sri Lanka and developed a robust e-commerce platform to reach customers nationwide and abroad. The brand is commonly described as a pioneer of modern fashion retail in Sri Lanka, contributing to the growth of the local fashion industry by introducing global brands and new retail formats.

In broader use, the term “Odel” is primarily recognized in this Sri Lankan retail context. Outside of this, it may appear as a personal or brand name in various contexts, but there is no single alternative usage that is widely defined in global reference sources.