For the past few fashion seasons, one decade that has been ruling the trend charts has been the 90s. While the era was known for its low-rise jeans, cropped tops and belly chains, there’s one silhouette that quickly became a style staple and that’s the slip dress. Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and even Princess Diana […]
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8 pieces you need in your back-to-work closet
The last two years, filled with Zoom meetings, online conferences and work-from-the-couch have spoiled us. Where once we may have spent hours selecting the perfect outfit for meetings and presentations, we’ve now gotten used to simply dressing from the waist up or excusing ourselves from turning on our cameras by claiming a poor connection. And […]
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Chic loungewear you’ll want to wear all day and night
The three things that got us through the last two years were Netflix, food and most importantly loungewear. The world of loungewear has gone through an incredible revolution in a very short amount of time. Where they were once considered as after-work clothing, today we fondly call them all-day and night attire. They have gotten […]
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India’s first 360° sustainable platform, Shuffling Suitcases, is taking over The Design Collective Edit!
It’s a common saying that sustainability begins at home and to be honest, we completely agree. It was with this thought that we had launched The Design Collective Edit, a space dedicated to showing brands that were making efforts to be more environmentally and socially conscious. Today, we are proud to announce that Shuffling Suitcases, […]
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The most stylish dresses to wear this New Year’s Eve
The most stylish dresses to wear this New Year’s Eve It’s December–the time for countless holiday parties, anticipation of gift exchanges and the inevitable New Year’s Eve party. If you’re as excited as we are about the upcoming celebrations, then you must already be thinking about what to wear to ring 2022 in. Although last […]
The best holiday gift guide you will need this Christmas
Written By The Style Whisperer for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE Whoever said gift giving is an art, they aren’t wrong. Have you ever spent hours online, scrolling to find a gift that aptly represents your loved one? Or what about the time you thought you had made the world record of visiting retail stores in search […]
Discover the magic of handwritten notes and personalised cards
Written By The Style Whisperer for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE There was once a time when the only medium to write was engraved drawings on a rock. This important medium of communication has grown with time, cultures and human needs. Today, there are many modern techniques of writing—which includes typing on your phone or laptops, voice recordings and […]
This Christmas, celebrate the holiday in all shades of red
Founded in 2016 by Nihili Senanayake, the brand has been designing contemporary jewels that are stylish, fashion-forward and unique. With a sophisticated design aesthetic that is further enhanced by the brand’s discerning use of materials, this Sri Lanka-based jewellery label offers high-quality products that are loved by people on the island and across the globe.
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Capture the essence of the tropics with our newest brands, Island Girl
Written By The Style Whisperer for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE You can take the girl out of the island, but you can never take the island out of the girl. While this might not be a common saying, those who live in this tropical paradise will definitely agree. Such is the story of Demi Lewis, founder […]
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4 tips you must follow to take care of your jewellery
As any woman will tell you, jewellery is one of the best investments you can make. Whether you’re wearing sparkling diamonds or sticking with elegant gold jewels or simply sporting shining silver pieces, these baubles must be treasured and protected against anything and everything that can potentially cause harm.
From your grandmother’s wedding ring to the necklace you bought yourself after your first promotion, each sentimental piece is one you’ll want to wear forever. Here, we’ve put together some tips on how to care for your jewellery so that it lasts you a lifetime.