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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It’s Children’s Day — Let’s celebrate with the launch of the GIRL by Aaryaa kids wear collection.
Written by THARUSHI GUNARATNE for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE Universal Children’s Day is a day we can celebrate the very ones we love! Each year the UN promotes international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. It is an important date as when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of […]
Bohemian: Fashion, History and Style Tips
Written by THARUSHI GUNARATNE for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE Let’s take a peek into history to discover the origin of the term boho. Boho is derived from the French word bohémien, and it was coined in the late 19th century to describe the Gypsies, or more accurately Romani, who were thought to have come to Europe from Bohemia in […]
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Have you checked out these Southeast Asian TikTok influencers?
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE Ever spend any time on the internet? Chances are you’ve already been introduced to one of the most popular apps to exist on the internet today— TikTok. This short-form video platform has become the go-to social platform for engaging videos, viral content and comic relief. Although it was launched in […]
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Virtual Culture you can Enjoy from Home
Written by THARUSHI GUNARATNE for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE A lot of major tourist destinations, including cultural institutions, closed their doors temporarily as COVID-19 spread rapidly. However, this pandemic paved an innovative way for these institutions to connect with people across the globe— through the internet. While the lockdown may have lifted, this new virtual culture […]
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Movies All Fashion Lovers Must Watch
Written by THARUSHI GUNARATNE for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE Funny Face (1957) From Jo’s custom-made Givenchy dresses to references to famous fashion names, Funny Face is a tribute to the magic of classic dress. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) The enduring magic of a little black dress and pearls have become timeless thanks to this classic movie. Blow-Up (1966) […]
The Language of Luxury in the Digital Age
Written by AMILANI PERERA Founder of AMILANI PERERA I have been a fashion nerd since I was 14 years of age and have eagerly looked forward for fashion week and trend reports every season. Thus building my very own fashion brand was all I ever dreamt of. As naive as all this may sound, I have always […]
Garment Workers Hung out to Dry
Written by VIKUM RAJAPAKSE Co- Founder of KANTALA “You will note that we are able to cancel any order at any stage. This includes orders in production and orders in transit. Where we cancel an order, we are not responsible for the cost of the Goods, the cost of any fabric, or any other cost […]