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

Starting in 2004, the design sensibilities of Lata Madhu has evolved over the past 21 years, to culminate in the experiential space that is Collage today. This space shows off her deep appreciation for design, craft and everyday style underlying the ever-changing trends in the industry. Her passion for promoting Indian artisans and craftsmen has led to her building strong associations with designers such as Divyam Mehta, Amrich, Suket Dhir, 11:11 and Pero who have changed the aesthetics of buyers in Chennai.


While classic and timeless pieces are still at the core of her curation at Collage, she has also promoted up-coming new talent who bring in craft and contemporary silhouettes to the more eclectic adventurous buyers. As a result, Collage now stands as a unique and personal space for its clients and encourages them to experience an amalgamation of fashion 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 21 years later we are a multifaceted location. We consciously curate labels that embrace wearable luxury.

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6, Rutland Gate 4th St, Srirampuram, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008.

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