Welcome to Ceylon Born, the Sri Lankan capital’s haven for all things kids. Located in the heart of Stratford Avenue, Ceylon Born is a retail space where imagination, sustainability, and top-notch craftsmanship come together. At Ceylon Born, we believe that every child deserves the best. Our brands are chosen for their commitment to quality, sustainability, […]
Tag: Sustainable
In Conversation with ITR: The story behind the stylish slow fashion brand
ITR by Khyati Pande is a brand for the contemporary world. In the word of इत्र , modernity dances and merges with a clean, traditional approach. The name ITR is inspired by the Arabic word ‘ittar’ which means essence, and it perfectly captures the brand’s spirit. Each collection tells a vibrant story of India’s diverse […]
3 fashion brands making a difference
Let’s be honest, one of the world’s most pressing concerns right now includes climate change. We’ve all seen it, experienced it, and it has impacted almost all of our lives. With fashion being a significant contributor to environmental pollution, the industry finds itself at a critical crossroad. It is no longer sufficient to merely be […]
Making fashion out of waste: The art of up-cycling
While you’ve been scrolling through your personal social media feed, it’s highly likely you’ve stumbled across a reel where a person gives a used or discarded product a new life. The transformation and creative reuse of existing materials to create something new and beautiful is called upcycling. For most of us, upcycling has been a […]
The Wardrobe Classics Everyone Should Have
In the bustling world of fashion, where trends come and go at the blink of an eye, there’s a silent force that defies the passage of time–timeless fashion. This past year, this term has been buzzing everywhere, casually dropped in Instagram captions for ‘quiet luxury’ videos or whispered while out on vintage shopping sprees. Timeless […]
Majä: Where Old Sarees Find New Life
In a world increasingly concerned about sustainability, Majä emerges as a beacon of hope, transforming discarded sarees into exquisite upcycled clothing that sparks joy and ignites a passion for conscious fashion. Founded in 2018 by Draupadie Weerapperuma, a Sri Lankan designer deeply rooted in the principles of circular consumption and waste management, Majä is a […]
The chic chronicles of sustainable glamour at The Design Collective Store
As we move towards a new year, it’s only natural to look back at everything that happened this past year. And a major part of it was the world moving towards a new era of fashion–where fashion meets conscience, where style isn’t just about looking good but feeling good too. The Design Collective Store is […]
5 simple resolutions to help you start the new year sustainably
From renewing our gym membership to vowing to eat healthy, every year we make new resolutions to make our lives better. New year resolutions are basically commitments we make to ourselves. We reflect on the past year, retrospect, and re-evaluate our life choices to set new goals and future plans. Undoubtedly, setting up some simple […]
The most perfect dresses for those sun-kissed days
Sunny days spent at the beach or just lounging in an outdoor cafe are unmatched. The feeling of warm sunshine on your skin, summer breeze blowing through your tresses, and the sweet taste of a cold cup of coffee–who wouldn’t love this? As we’ve officially entered winter, Sri Lanka has become one of the world’s […]
Take a look at the latest collection of NAD called ‘Pink AF’
Utterly feminine, sinfully playful and breathtakingly beautiful, these are just the first words that popped into our head when we first got a glimpse of the newest collection by Sri-Lankan designer NAD. The launch of Pink AF is a celebration of everything that matters in these times. The collection represents the importance of love, acceptance […]