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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 […]

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Founders of lifestyle brand, Mint Ceylon, give us an insight into their beautiful, vibrant and ethical collections

Written By The Style Whisperer for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE Founded by three sisters in the midst of the pandemic, Mint Ceylon is a unique brand that places a lot of heart and soul into each of their designs. Each of their products is designed with an almost obsessive amount of detailing and a lot of thought. Made […]

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Find the best Father’s Day gift for the men in your life

Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE With Father’s Day being right around the corner, there is no time to waste to decide on the perfect way to show appreciation for these special figures in our lives. This day goes beyond celebrating biological dads. Today, we can all acknowledge that the word ‘father’ embodies certain qualities that […]

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The origins and process of Beeralu lace weaving, a disappearing ancient craft

Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE  Beeralu is an intricate form of lace weaving that is now on the verge of being forgotten. This age-old Sri Lankan tradition, commonly known as bobbin lace making, is being kept alive in villages on the southern coast of the island.  The history of the craft The exact origins of […]

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How to bring green into your wardrobe this Avurudu season

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 […]

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Celebrating the many women that are setting the rules in fashion

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 […]

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The one where the 90’s trends are back! Here are some of our favourite FRIENDS inspired outfits we would wear today.

Written by THARUSHI GUNARATNE for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE With ‘Friends’ being a timeless sitcom, it’s time we revisited the iconic show for all that it offered to the world including some killer fashion inspiration.  Friends might have aired during the late 90s and early 00s, but the outfits we spotted throughout the show are back with a bang. […]

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New Years Eve 2020: What to wear for a day of low key celebrations

Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE NYE is here but if your glass of cheer isn’t as full this year due to the on-going pandemic, trust us–we understand and you’re not alone. As restrictions on public outings and other fun activities are certainly very much in effect, it’s no wonder if you decide to dress up […]

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LEEKOH: Fashion, Gaudi and the Sagrada Família

Written by THARUSHI GUNARATNE for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE When you think about Gaudi you think about the multi chromatic, light, almost magical and impossible structures. It is like looking through a kaleidoscope of a wonderful world of natural fractals. CFW emerging designer Achala Leekoh was inspired by the art nouveau movement and one of the most remarkable built […]

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