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 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 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 […]
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE The fresh decadent smell of chocolate is in the air and flower shops are sprucing up their stalls as we rapidly approach the most romantic day of the year–February 14th aka Valentine’s Day. Have you ever wondered how this day of celebrating love came to be? The origins of this […]
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE The beginning of a year has always been a hopeful time–a time when you can forget and leave behind the challenges of the previous year and begin anew. As 2020 was certainly a rollercoaster of a year filled with a general sense of fear and misery, many of us are […]
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 […]
Written by AMULYA MISRA and THARUSHI GUNARATNE for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE When we travel, we usually collect memories and little trinkets that last us a lifetime. However sisters, Suly and Muna Cader brought more than just fond memories with them when they came back to Sri Lanka from their vacation; they brought back a whole new business idea. […]
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 […]
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE No one could have imagined a year ago that our work life would have changed so drastically. Gone are the office cubicles, the conference room meetings, the water cooler conversations and break room coffee. Work culture has evolved into finding little quiet niches in our homes and making them our […]
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