You're Invited to the Met Gala. Who Are You Wearing?
16th Sept 2021 - In this newsletter we dissect the looks from the 2021 Met Gala as celebrities take on the theme of "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion". Read about it here.
LOVI CLUB
The good news we need right now
2nd Sept 2021 - Lockdown blues have us wishing for more positive stories in such challenging times. We feature Dinesh Priyantha, Sri Lanka's first athlete to win gold at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Read about him here.
What is a Sri Lankan Kandyan jacket doing in Budapest?
26 Aug 2021 - How does Sri Lankan clothing style fit in Europe? With the Two Worlds Collection, LOVI bridges the gap between East and West, creating garments that feel right at home (wherever that may be!). Read about it here.
Executives - How to Dress with Confidence
19 Aug 2021 - With the ‘Reimagine’ collection, LOVI calls upon entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to include the national as part of their daily work wear, suitable for boardroom meetings, ceremonies, staff events etc. Click here to find out how key Sri Lankan figures upped their sartorial game.
Fazil Marija, Modern-Day Gladiator & Family Man
12 Aug 2021 - A conversation with Fazil Marija, Former Rugby Captain for Sri Lanka who has represented the country in more than 150 international rugby matches. Watch as he recalls his journey to becoming the most decorated rugby player and how he's inspiring a new generation.
Long overdue news from Colombo —A note from Asanka.
2 Aug 2021 - Still alive and kicking - a personal note from Asanka de Mel, as he looks back on LOVI Ceylon's humble beginnings to its current achievements, which include dressing athletes for the 2020 Summer of Olympics! Read about it here.
Saying 'I Do' with LOVI
24 July 2021 - Yes, LOVI does grooms outfits. This collection is a celebration of all the cultures and diversity of Sri Lanka — Buddhist, Kandyan, Hindu, Muslim, Catholic, Christian, Malay, Turkish, Burger, Bohra. Click the link to find out more.
Team Sri Lanka wear LOVI for Olympics
16 July 2021 - We were beyond proud to dress our Sri Lankan athletes for the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics. Click the link to learn how LOVI created this unique collection.
The elephant in the room: Is the sarong still relevant?
Is the sarong still relevant? LOVI has been successful so far, sure. But that question still plagues us pretty much daily, keeping us on our toes. Read on to find out our thoughts!
How LOVI Got Its Name
What's in a name? A sarong by any other name would not smell as sweet. LOVI sounds like love, doesn’t it? We like that. Click the link to find out how we got our name!