The countdown has started as Valliyan, one of India’s most visionary jewelry brands, makes its grand debut in Sri Lanka. From February 6th to 8th, The Design Collective Store (TDC) in Colombo will transform into an immersive jewellery space, showcasing Valliyan’s otherworldly designs for the very first time. If you’re a fashion braveheart who is looking to invest in pieces that blur the line between art, fashion, and futuristic fantasy, then this is a moment that you must not miss.
Meet Valliyan
Founded in 2008 by designer Nitya Arora, Valliyan is credited as India’s first demi-fine jewellery label. Nitya’s avant-garde approach has redefined modern jewellery, introducing bold shapes, unexpected materials, and a fearless approach to design. Laser-cut acrylic, enamel, semi-precious stones, and natural metals are combined to create pieces that feel both nostalgic and futuristic–leading to the brand’s self-described ‘retro-futuristic’ aesthetics.
Nitya’s influence extends beyond jewellery into fashion, retail, and conceptual styling. With an eye for architectural elements and a love for bold, boundary-pushing design, Nitya has consistently pushed Valliyan into new creative realms. Her presence at the pop-up is set to make this an unforgettable experience for Sri Lanka’s style set.
The Highly-Awaited Pop Up
This exclusive three-day pop-up is a shopping experience that promises to transport you to Valliyan’s eccentric universe. Expect a show of statement jewellery that challenges the norm, blending elements of surrealism and futuristic fantasy. Oversized earrings that resemble celestial bodies, cocktail rings inspired beetles and butterflies, and chunky bracelets that look like relics from a dreamlike dystopia–every piece tells a story.
What sets Valliyan apart is its unapologetic celebration of self-expression. Gender fluid, maximalist, and theatrical, these designs encourage wearers to step beyond the ordinary and embrace jewellery as an art form. Whether you’re drawn to whimsical pearls, dramatic feathers, or metallic pieces that evoke the rise of AI and robotics, Valliyan has something for every jewellery collector.
The upcoming Valliyan jewellery showcase at The Design Collective Store marks a moment in Sri Lanka’s fashion landscape that you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re a long-time admirer of Valliyan or discovering its magic for the first time, this pop-up promises an extraordinary journey into the world of avant-garde adornment.
When: February 6 – 8, 2025 | 10 am to 7 pm
Where: The Design Collective Store, 28 Stratford Avenue, Colombo 6