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 […]
Category: Culture
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 […]