Back to the Markets

by Arnaud | Jul 4, 2026 | Events

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Back to the Markets

Sometimes the best way forward is to go back to the beginning.

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We’ve officially closed our Tanglin Mall shop, and for the next five months I’ll be based in Singapore. Rather than opening another shop immediately, we’re going back to basics with Pasar Pagi, our new series of market pop ups.

I’ve always loved markets. Wherever I travel, one of the first places I visit is the local wet market. It’s where you discover colours, textures, food, conversations, and the real character of a city. They never fail to inspire me.

Of course, our Pasar Pagi is a little different, but the spirit is the same. It’s about meeting people, hearing what they think, testing new ideas, and having fun again. After all, that’s exactly how Nala started in Malaysia, and it feels like the right way to begin again in Singapore.

Don’t worry, we’re not leaving Singapore’s shopping centres. You’ll still find us at Great World and TANGS, where we’ll continue launching our newest collections. Our Pasar Pagi booths will focus on smaller pieces, special finds, sale items, and lower priced treasures. That way, each location has its own personality.

Sometimes the best ideas don’t come from sitting behind a desk. They come from standing behind a market stall.

Below is our Pasar Pagi schedule. If you’re in Singapore, we’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and see what we’ve been working on. I hope to meet many of you over the next few months.

17-19 July 2026: Singapore Retail Festival
Outside of Takashimaya (booth number will be advised closer to the date)

20-26 July2026: POP UP MARKET at Orchard Central
Near Molly Tea

What Would We Do Without Museum Shops?

by Arnaud | Jul 4, 2026 | Travel

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What Would We Do Without Museum Shops?

I was in Antwerp visiting my sister Fleur, and naturally, we ended up in a museum bookshop.
We didn’t even visit the museum. We went straight to the shop.

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There I discovered .TIFF, a beautiful photography publication by the FOMU Photography Museum. Every year, FOMU selects ten emerging photographers living or working in Belgium and gives each of them space to present their work. Every photographer even gets their own fold out poster, making the magazine feel like a portable exhibition.

The best part? It was only €4. Looking back, I should have bought the whole stack. Instead, I behaved myself and came home with just three.

As photographers, it’s so important to keep looking beyond what everyone else is doing. Books and magazines like this remind you that there are countless ways to tell a story, frame a subject, or use light. I’ll definitely be passing these around to our photographers in Kuala Lumpur. It’s a welcome change from scrolling through Instagram. I know I say that all the time, but I still believe there’s nothing quite like sitting down with a really good book.

If you ever travel, don’t skip the museum bookshop. Even if you skip the museum. That’s often where the real treasures are.

Seal the Deal Turns Blue

by Arnaud | Jul 4, 2026 | Culture

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Seal the Deal Turns Blue

Seal the Deal Blue was inspired by Taipei, where Nala spent her gap year studying at Taipei University.
Three years later, we’re still talking about the food, the streets, the stationery shops, the night markets,
and all the little things that made the city so unforgettable.

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The print is inspired by traditional Chinese seals, the stamps used for centuries on paintings, scrolls, calligraphy, and family documents. We simply gave them a fresh blue twist.

One of the nicest things about designing prints is that they become little souvenirs of places we’ve loved. Every time you set the table or grab your bag, you’re reminded of a great trip. That’s much better than leaving all your holiday photos on your phone.

The collection includes a square pillow, a pouch, a reversible maxi bag, two tablecloths (a four seater and a ten seater), reversible placemats, and matching oven mitts. Every piece has a protective acrylic coating, making it water resistant and ready for everyday life.

We photographed the collection in Holland, so Seal the Deal Blue is a little bit of Taipei, a little bit of Europe, and a whole lot of fun. We can’t wait for it to arrive in our shops.

One Great Piece Can Change a Room

by Arnaud | Jul 4, 2026 | Taste

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One Great Piece Can Change a Room

Our collection of handcrafted furniture upholstered in Nala archive fabrics has now found a new home
at Nala Bangsar Village.

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You don’t need a house full of designer furniture to create a beautiful space. Sometimes, all it takes is one special piece. Mix it with vintage finds, family heirlooms, or even your favourite IKEA furniture, and suddenly the whole room comes to life.

That’s exactly how we love to decorate. Old and new. Colour and simplicity. Pieces with a story.

Each Nala chair, stool, and bench is handmade in Malaysia by Mr. Soo and upholstered in fabrics from our archive, making every piece completely unique.

While you’re there, you’ll also find our latest T shirts, with the Aloha collection arriving soon.

Come and visit Nala Bangsar Village and discover how one beautiful piece can transform your home.

We Didn’t Go Far… Just Upstairs

by Arnaud | Jul 4, 2026 | Design

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We Didn’t Go Far… Just Upstairs

Our new little shop is open.

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After saying goodbye to our large store at Kasturi Walk, we’re happy to tell you that we’re still here in Chinatown, on Jalan Hang Kasturi. Just a little smaller, a little cosier, and every bit as special.

Welcome to Nala Kantoor Kedai, our temporary little shop inside our HQ, run by CT.

Here you’ll find special pieces, small collections, beautiful fabrics, and the opportunity to create something made just for you. Our tailors are on site, so whether you’re dreaming of a custom dress, an evening gown, or something designed to your measurements, we’d love to help bring it to life.

The best part? You’re stepping right into our creative home. You’ll see where our team works, where ideas are sketched, where fabrics are chosen, and where every Nala piece begins. We have lots of exciting plans for this space, and you’ll see them unfold one by one over the coming months.

Our doors officially open on Saturday, 4 July.

Open daily from 10.00am to 7.00pm.

Entry is from the side of Nala Kasturi on the 4th floor.

We’d love to welcome you upstairs.