THE SPACE

The space

Collage as seen today, is a design outcome based on not any organised approach, we have intentionally tried to blend in an element of global design within an old living structure.
We decided to retain the ethos of the old Madras essence as it is by pairing inspirations of European pre-war elements, with a conscious attempt reuse the existing architectural materials. The wide open outdoors with its lush foliage and natural light streaming into every room is what we wanted every visitor of the store to experience.
The Collage of today is a multi-dimensional store reflecting interesting yet complex ideologies and carry those designers who bring to life, the inspirations from pan Indian artists & craftsmen. The immersive and deeply personal space encourages one to slow down and experience the beauty of these crafts. The conversational art on the walls and the hand-picked and well curated brands that we work with provide one with an interesting visit to the store every time.

FOUNDERS NOTE

We started Collage as a multi faceted store. The conversation centred around Indian designer wear and designers of the times. Way back in 2004 we primarily looked at being a well laid out space, a store that was quiet and modern. Evidently the luxury quotient was seen through our vision of being clean and minimal.

In 2023 our design sensibilities have evolved and are more layered and nuanced. Larger than life experiences have shaped and carved our thinking process. Over the last 18 years we have interestingly evolved to embrace the imperfections and perfections of design to represent the Collage of today . This new space reflects our deeper appreciation of Indian design and craft, one that must be reflective of style and not necessarily fashion.

The Collage of today is a multi dimensional store, reflecting layered ideologies and inspirations from pan Indian artisans and craftsmen and not necessarily from designers alone. The immersive and deeply personal space encourages one to slow down and experience an amalgamation of design with art and architecture.

Lata Madhu

Artist in Focus   |   Sam Madhu

Curation Note

RIBBIT is a whimsical series that blurs the boundaries between the feminine and the primal.

The women in these digital photographs are half-human, half-beast. They appear to have the bodies of women, but their skin bubbles with the sheen of vivid toxicity – inspired by the candy coated glossy finishes we see on poisonous frogs in dark and lush jungles. Their primal squat and blank stare adds to their demeanor of animalism – they stare you down as if you’re a little fly that’s about to get trapped in their sticky, elastic tongues.
The artwork plays with the idea of women as animals, especially toxic animals. In a society where we’ve been suppressed for centuries – there exists a beast in every woman.

Even though we appear calm, nurturing, warm and caring – there is a side of us that is hidden deep beneath the surface. Rage, anger, fury, violence and even toxicity are all brewing inside us. The years of silencing our desires in favor of what is good for the family or others has its consequences.

The Verandah

A place of comfort, to inspire , to pause.

Visit our space in the heart of Nungambakkam and explore a sense of subtle luxury.

A walkthrough through yesteryears, glide on butter smooth mosaic in olive & magenta hues through art deco detail doorways.

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Collage was born in 2004, when luxury,fashion and style were just about making small inroads into Chennai. Today, almost 19 years later we are a multifaceted location. We consciously curate labels that embrace wearable luxury.

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