When the calendar turns into a new year every 1st of January–there’s a day we are eagerly wait for in Sri Lanka–The Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The last few years have been spent socially distancing ourselves from our loved ones and partaking in only small family gatherings. But with vaccination drives being successfully completed, […]
Category: Fashion
The Linen Edit: 3 brands that work with this natural textile
It’s time to move over cotton, we’ve found a new favorite summer fabric–linen. The lightweight textile is grown from flax seeds, which require little water, making it an eco-friendly material. Linen is natural, durable and resilient, and what’s even more important? It gets better and softer with time. If you have been following our blog, […]
Nåd: Sustainable and stylish resort wear you must add to your wardrobe
It’s March and I think we can all agree–we can’t wait for the upcoming months of sun! Summer is the perfect time of the year to unwind and relax, whether you do it on a beach, by the pool, in the mountains or just in your home–that’s up to you! Resetting and rejuvenating are the […]
Brands that bring new life into fabrics
Sustainability is one of the most important movements in the world right now. And the fashion industry is definitely responding to it. From embracing new, innovative textiles to promoting ethical practices, there are many changes brands and designers are working towards. However, one of the most creative ones has to be upcycling. The term refers […]
Why you should wear linen this summer
Ah, summer. There’s so much to love about this happy weather. The bright sunshine that warms you to your core and the fresh, cool breeze at night which offers a respite from the heat, we adore all these aspects of summer and many more as well. If you’re like us and have the privilege to […]
The perfect Valentine’s Day gift guide for women and men
February has just begun and you know that can only mean one thing–it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. Let’s be honest, the beginning of this month brings with it a lot of stress for those who are in a relationship, engaged, married or even single. Finding the perfect present is hard enough without […]
The appeal of a simple slip dress
For the past few fashion seasons, one decade that has been ruling the trend charts has been the 90s. While the era was known for its low-rise jeans, cropped tops and belly chains, there’s one silhouette that quickly became a style staple and that’s the slip dress. Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and even Princess Diana […]
8 pieces you need in your back-to-work closet
The last two years, filled with Zoom meetings, online conferences and work-from-the-couch have spoiled us. Where once we may have spent hours selecting the perfect outfit for meetings and presentations, we’ve now gotten used to simply dressing from the waist up or excusing ourselves from turning on our cameras by claiming a poor connection. And […]
India’s first 360° sustainable platform, Shuffling Suitcases, is taking over The Design Collective Edit!
It’s a common saying that sustainability begins at home and to be honest, we completely agree. It was with this thought that we had launched The Design Collective Edit, a space dedicated to showing brands that were making efforts to be more environmentally and socially conscious. Today, we are proud to announce that Shuffling Suitcases, […]
The most stylish dresses to wear this New Year’s Eve
The most stylish dresses to wear this New Year’s Eve It’s December–the time for countless holiday parties, anticipation of gift exchanges and the inevitable New Year’s Eve party. If you’re as excited as we are about the upcoming celebrations, then you must already be thinking about what to wear to ring 2022 in. Although last […]