House of Lonali, a premium fashion brand that upcycles pre-consumer fabric discards and transforms them into stylish products, shares tips on simple switches and practices people can incorporate to live a greener lifestyle
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The perfect gift for every best friend
From holding your hair back when you’re sick to spending hours on the phone talking about everything—movies, boys and even politics, if there is one person who has always been there for you, it’s your best friend. Once a year, a day comes around that lets you thank them for being with you through thick and thin.
As Friendship Day is this weekend, don’t forget to celebrate and appreciate your #1 pal. Whether they love to cook, are obsessed with clothes, collect jewellery to enjoy DIY projects, our list of gift options will show them you care and are thinking of them.
7 ways to add style to your home
Designing a home can often seem like a challenging task. From picking a wallpaper to adding an elegant sculpture to your coffee table, each element adds balance and gives you that homely feeling. But with the way interior design trends come and go, there seems to be endless decor options to keep track of. As […]
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 […]
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 […]
Six tips to help you host the perfect dinner party
Written by AMULYA MISRA for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE Delicious food, good drinks, great friends and the best conversation–a dinner party is the perfect amalgamation of these few elements. Over the last year, we missed out on many of these parties in the summer due to the pandemic. So, I’m sure we are all looking forward […]
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How to pack the 5,4,3,2,1 way for your next beach getaway!
Written by THARUSHI GUNARATNE for THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE This time of year, if you’re going on a beach holiday you might want to give the 5,4,3,2,1 formula a try. You pack 5 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 dresses, 3 pairs of shoes, 2 swimsuits, 2 cover ups, 2 bags, 1 hat, some bling and sunglasses and you’re done! P.S. […]
How to style your jewellery for every occasion
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, […]
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Shahili Gomes-McCoy our stylish mommy-to-be and Co-Founder of TDC shares her pregnancy journey and maternity style tips!
Written by AKANKSHA KAMATH for VOGUE INDIA Did you hear? The Design Collective’s very own, Shahili Gomes, has been labelled by Vogue India as one of the most stylish mommy-to-be? With an article as amazing as this, we decided to simply add our suggestions (picked by Shahili herself) to Vogue’s list. Can’t wait to see […]
2021: Time to Say Hello to a Whole New You
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 […]