This is how Colombo’s style addicts shop luxury Sri Lanka has long seduced travellers from across the world with its tropical beauty, cultural magnificence, and timeless charm. But in this decade, it’s also turning heads on the global fashion circuit. At the heart of this evolution is its capital, Colombo. While it was once a […]
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Why Sri Lanka is leading the Seasonless fashion revolution in the world–and the brands to shop that support it
We’ve all heard of fast fashion. And of course, the new-found ultra-fast fashion. But have you ever paid attention to its slower, more thoughtful sibling: ultra-slow fashion? In an industry where overproduction and overconsumption are the norm, seasonless fashion has quietly emerged as the antidote. But while this might just seem like a passing trend […]
Experience curated fashion from Sri Lanka at The Design Collective’s Ramadan Pop Up in Abu Dhabi
As the new year unfolds, The Design Collective (TDC) is setting the stage for an unforgettable fashion experience in Abu Dhabi. In collaboration with Region Concept Store, we are thrilled to announce our first Ramadan pop-up for 2025 at The Alley (MiZa)–a space designed to bring together the best in contemporary, ethical, and artfully crafted […]
Shop The Spectacular Festive Collection At The Design Collective Store
On November 27th, 2024, The Design Collective Store (TDC) lit up Colombo’s fashion scene with the launch of its Festive Collection, unveiling exclusive edits from a curated selection of designers. The event kicked off with a dazzling launch party, where style connoisseurs and design enthusiasts gathered to celebrate this fusion of fashion, creativity, and sustainability. […]
7 moments that mark 7 years of The Design Collective Store’s history
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: friendships lead to some of the most beautiful things. The thought behind The Design Collective Store began in a similar fashion with a friendship between two fashion-obsessed individuals: Binu Wickramasinghe and Shahili Gomes. Together, they ideated, conceptualized, and materialized a concept store that merged fashion, art, […]