Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE Have you been an admirer of haute couture? If so, then you would naturally be familiar with one of the biggest names in the space–Dimuthu Sahabandu. A graduate of LaSalle College of the Arts in Singapore, Dimuthu has been making waves in the Sri Lankan fashion space […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE International Women’s Day just passed last Sunday (March 8th) and the whole world celebrated by commemorating the cultural, political, economic and social achievements of women. From the corporate world to culture, women are stepping up and owning the field. Although, if you ask us, everyday is a women’s day, we […]
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE Pleats are a style staple that can be spotted in the wardrobes of women everywhere. While they are used to create texture and volume, they give any outfit an added touch of sophisticated fun. After all, who doesn’t love the fluid movement of a pleated piece? The innovation of using […]
Written by THARUSHI GUNARATNE for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE This time of year, if you’re going on a beach holiday you might want to give the 5,4,3,2,1 formula a try. You pack 5 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 dresses, 3 pairs of shoes, 2 swimsuits, 2 cover ups, 2 bags, 1 hat, some bling and sunglasses and you’re done! P.S. […]
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE Everyone knows that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. What is not common knowledge is that they aren’t the only ones. The value of a great piece of accessory cannot be overstated. Every woman should have a packed box with jewellery they have collected and treasured for years. After all, […]
Written by TIFFANY MARSHALL of NAKOTA TUWA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE I am Tif Florentina and this is the story behind Nakota Tuwa. Ever since I was a little girl, I used to sew, knit and embroider with my lovely Nanna. This is where my first spark and influence for design began. My gorgeous mother is a very talented designer […]
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