Some stories stop you for a moment

by Arnaud | Apr 4, 2026 | Culture

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Some stories stop you for a moment

Adam’s was one of them.

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We were deeply inspired by his journey and the strength of his family. It reminded us that real impact often begins at home, with patience, resilience, and love.

At NALA, we don’t do ordinary. We don’t follow trends, we don’t design by demand, and we don’t create to fit in. We choose our own path, guided by instinct, emotion, and meaning.

Our stores are not ordinary spaces. They are places of colour, feeling, and openness. Our collections are not ordinary. Our patterns are not ordinary. And most importantly, the way we connect with people is not ordinary.

We believe in making people feel seen. We believe in creating beauty that goes beyond what you wear. We believe in spaces, products, and ideas that bring comfort, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

This is why this collaboration is so close to our hearts.

Through this partnership, we proudly support Adam’s Autism Family, helping them continue their mission to raise awareness and support autism families across Malaysia. In honour of Autism Acceptance Month, we will also contribute to the National Autism Society of Malaysia, supporting programmes nationwide.

This is more than merchandise. It is a way to stand beside Adam, support his family, and strengthen the autism community together.

If you would like to be part of this, you can visit our stores or shop online to purchase exclusive AAF pieces, available only through NALA. Preorders will be available online first, followed by a limited in-store release.

Magic hands

by Arnaud | Apr 3, 2026 | Design

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Magic hands

We are introducing a small series of bags and coasters made from our remnants and archive fabrics.

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Each piece is one of a kind. Nothing is wasted. Everything is reimagined.

They are created by Tomoko-san, the designer behind Cocomahalo Fabric Garden. Her work is rooted in traditional Japanese handcraft techniques such as sashiko, embroidery, and quilting. With an extraordinary sense of colour and composition, she brings together fabrics in a way that feels natural, balanced, and quietly striking. What appears effortless is in fact the result of years of practice, patience, and a deep respect for material.

Among the pieces are delicate kinchaku bags, small drawstring forms that have long been part of Japanese daily life. Originally used to carry personal belongings, they are appreciated for their simplicity, their proportion, and the way they sit naturally in the hand.

In Japan, craftsmanship is not only about making something well. It is about discipline, repetition, and care. Skills are developed slowly, often over many years, with great attention given to even the smallest detail. This respect for process and material is what gives handmade objects their quiet strength.

These pieces reflect that spirit. Handmade, extremely limited, and impossible to reproduce in the same way again.

Available in all NALA stores.
Very limited.

Instagram: @cocomahalo_fabric_garden

When was the last time you painted an egg?

by Arnaud | Apr 3, 2026 | Events

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When was the last time you painted an egg?

This Sunday, we invite you to slow down, sit together, and create.

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n all NALA stores across Malaysia, we are hosting a one-day Easter Egg Painting experience. Real eggs and paints will be provided. You can take your time to paint your egg and bring it home with you.

There is something special about sitting down and making something with your hands. It brings back memories of childhood, of time spent around a table, of simple moments shared with family and friends. It is also something I used to do with my mother, who loved painting eggs together.

We believe in creating beauty with our own hands. Just like these eggs, everything will be hand-drawn. We believe in taking a pause, and in moments like this. They are spontaneous, a little unexpected, and simply fun.

Competition Details (Sunday only):
Our team will photograph every egg - you can take your egg home.

1st Prize
RM100 voucher + Shupatto bag
+ Instagram feature

2nd Prize
RM50 voucher + Shupatto bag + Instagram feature

3rd Prize
RM20 voucher + Shupatto bag
+ Instagram feature

The winner will be announced on Monday and you will be informed where you can pick up your prize.

Open to everyone. Children and adults.

Come with your friends. Come with your children.
Or simply come and sit for a while.

See you on Sunday !

Vol.15 　カラフルさの持つ意味と効果

by Arnaud | Apr 3, 2026 | Unagi Club

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Vol.15 　カラフルさの持つ意味と効果

日本で過ごしていると、どこか落ち着いた色や、控えめなトーンを選ぶことが多い気がします。

でも、南国に来ると不思議と気分が変わる。少し明るい色を選びたくなったり、いつもより軽やかな自分でいたくなったり。

それはきっと、強い太陽の光や、街の中にあるカラフルな景色に、自然と気持ちが引っ張られているからなのかもしれません。

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Nalaの服を見ていると、「カラフルだな」と感じることがあります。

でも、その色たちはただ目立つためにあるわけではありません。

Nalaにとって色は、“なんとなく選ぶもの”ではなく、ちゃんと理由があって置かれているものです。

この色があることで、全体が引き締まる。
この色があることで、やわらかく見える。
この色があることで、バランスが整う。

ひとつひとつの色に、ちゃんと役割があります。

だからNalaの服は、たくさんの色を使っていても、どこか落ち着いて見えるのかもしれません。

そしてもうひとつ。色は、その日の自分を少しだけ変えてくれるものでもあります。

元気でいたい日。やさしくいたい日。少しだけ背筋を伸ばしたい日。

人は知らないうちに、その気分に合う色を選んでいます。

Nalaの服は、その“選ぶ楽しさ”を思い出させてくれる。

無難な色ではなく、少しだけ気分が動く色を選ぶこと。

それは、自分の気持ちに正直になることでもあるのかもしれません。

Nalaが色を使うのは、ただきれいに見せるためではなく、その人らしさを、少しだけ引き出すため。

色をまとうことは、自分を飾ることではなく、自分の本当の気持ちに近づくことなのかもしれません。

The paintings began exactly one year ago. Each vase holds flowers with meaning. The chrysanthemum for long life and devotion, the dandelion for resilient women, the yellow saraka for joy, the heaven lotus for purity, the magnolia for quiet strength, and more still waiting in my studio. They began simply as paintings, but one year later they have found their place.

Instead of photographing the artworks, we translated them into layered illustrations so the colours could be separated, chosen and silkscreened. It means the skirt carries the soul of a painting and the precision of a print. A long process, an experiment, and something I am genuinely proud of. You will see a picture of me with the originals.

The production is very limited and each skirt carries its own quiet story. And for those who love the paintings but prefer not to wear them, we created a small number of limited edition prints, available in all our stores.

Why We Keep Changing

by Arnaud | Mar 30, 2026 | Design

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Why We Keep Changing

If you walk into our stores and feel like something has shifted, even slightly, that’s intentional.

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Visual merchandising is not just decoration. It’s one of the most powerful tools in retail. Studies have shown that customers make decisions within seconds of entering a store, and what they see, the colours, the layout, the mood, immediately shapes how they feel and how long they stay. And the longer they stay, the more they engage.

That’s why we keep changing things.

It doesn’t have to be expensive. Of course, brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès set the gold standard. Their windows are art. Their budgets are something most of us can only dream of. But creativity doesn’t belong to big budgets. It belongs to intention.

Sometimes it’s as simple as a new mural, a set of stickers, moving things around, or adding something unexpected. Small changes, done well, can completely shift the energy of a space.

And that energy matters. Not just for customers, but for the team. A fresh store feels alive. It keeps everyone sharp, engaged, and proud of the space they are in. You can feel it the moment you walk in.

Today, too many brands rely on safe visuals, standard photography, predictable layouts. But retail should feel like something. It should invite you in, make you pause, make you look twice.

Because at the end of the day, we are not just selling products. We are creating a feeling.

And feelings need to be kept fresh.