While diamonds may be the most prized stones in the world, it’s colourful semi-precious gemstones that have the power to bring any outfit to life. Although these stones can represent different powers—like clarity, power, fortune and protection—it’s their sartorial prowess that we’ve considered today. We’ve noted down five of our favourite brands on The Design […]
Author: Tharushi Gunaratne
The best lifestyle brands to build your dream home%3$s>
No matter how much time you spend putting together the perfect home, you’re never truly done. Every time you come across a Pinterest board with shelving ideas or an Instagram post with artistic bowls, you find ways to work these must-have pieces into your space. Just like how you spend time crafting the perfect outfit, […]
Discover Island Girl’s path to sustainability and responsibility%3$s>
Perfect summer days mean putting on our bathing suits, a pair of sunglasses and heading over to the beach or your backyard to soak up some sun. But what if we told you there was a way to make this ideal summer a little greener? In the past, we’ve all been guilty of spending money […]
All the garments you need to elevate your airport style%3$s>
Love it or hate it, but being on a flight is one of the best ways to get to a destination. But those long travel hours, stereotypical airplane food and the tummy-turning feeling of flying all lead you to vacations, family, career goals and exciting experiences! But today let’s talk about the most important feature […]
6 Essentials Pieces For Every Working Woman’s Wardrobe%3$s>
Every season, our wardrobe changes based on the trends, colours and environment we live in. But no matter how you choose to experiment with your wardrobe, your work closet is one place where having some essentials stored away will never be a cause for concern. These timeless pieces will serve you well, come rain or […]
3 new clothing brands that are on our radar%3$s>
If you are like us, then you’re always on the lookout for the new, upcoming brands. Whether you do it through browsing the pages of Vogue or by scrolling through Instagram, there are many ways to be informed about the latest and greatest in fashion. Acting as your go-to guide to the Asian fashion world, […]
Six tips to help you host the perfect dinner party%3$s>
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE Delicious food, good drinks, great friends and the best conversation–a dinner party is the perfect amalgamation of these few elements. Over the last year, we missed out on many of these parties in the summer due to the pandemic. So, I’m sure we are all looking forward […]
How to bring green into your wardrobe this Avurudu season%3$s>
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE The entire country is surrounded by a festive atmosphere as one of the most joyous times of the year approaches —the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Celebrated every year in April, it marks the end of the harvest and the arrival of spring as indicated by the sun moving […]
Prepare for the perfect sunny days of summer with these wardrobe staples%3$s>
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE To say that the last twelve months have been stressful, would be an understatement. Needless to say, we are all looking forward to a relaxing escape from the exhausting-everyday life. And what better thing to look forward to this year than the carefree summer days spent lounging around the beach […]
5 Tips to Build the Perfect Home Office%3$s>
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE As the rules of workspace evolve due to the coronavirus, work from home has become the new normal. With many people opting to work out of the safety of their own homes, designers are rethinking the classic workspace for an efficient and productive workday. If work-from-home is the new normal […]