La Vivente Bags Gold and Bronze at the SLIM Awards 2021

La Vivente Co-Founders and Directors Dr. Dilesha Perera and Suneth 

Korala (right) receiving the SLIM award

Co-Founder and Director Dr. Dilesha Perera 

and Suneth Korala

La Vivente is a female clothing brand that caters to a wide range of women with modern designs of international quality. 

It is a home-grown brand for women in celebration of their many roles. Whether she is a home manager, a career woman, an entrepreneur, a caregiver, a mom, La Vivente got it all for you.

They were recently awarded their first Gold Award for ‘SME Local Brand of the Year’ and Bronze Award for ‘Best New Entrant Brand’ at the recently held SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2021. 

La Vivente is the first women’s fashion brand in Sri Lanka to win two awards in this genre at the SLIM Awards. 

The ceremony is organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), which celebrates the outstanding performances of corporates and brands, their dedication and commitment to consumer-driven initiatives, and innovative market approaches. 

SLIM endeavours and encourage best practices in branding and raise local brands to global standards, thereby enhancing the image of marketing in the country.

Behind the brand, La Vivente is the husband-and-wife duo, Co-Founder and Director, Dr. Dilesha Perera, and Suneth Korala. La Vivente falls under Dilchand Ltd and was founded only two years ago. 

Starting as an online business and has now grown with three physical stores located in Galle, Koswatte, and Negombo. Dilchand Ltd. was established in the year 2009 and has now expanded into a large clothing supplier. From supplying many leading outlets across Sri Lanka, they are currently involved in retail and exclusively supply only for La Vivente.

Speaking about their achievement, Dr. Perera said, “We are honoured to receive this prestigious award. It is a testimony to our untiring efforts, commitment to continuous innovation, validation of the tireless efforts of our team, resilience in troubled times, and our drive to reach greater heights.”

La Vivente is a go-to brand for the latest fashionable ladies’ apparel, from simple to fancy office wear, casual to formal wear, active to loungewear.  

The brand takes pride in being affordable; they have a strong online presence through their website and social media channels. 

They are the first local brand to showcase each piece of clothing via a video to allow online customers to have a better idea and look of the clothing. They also launch a new collection every week. 

“We respond to the evolving needs of women by making our pieces relevant to the times. This allows them to wear functional fashion while being creative and expressive. We are committed to empowering our employees for a happier and fulfilling life, ensuring a decent wage and a better working environment,” Dr. Perera further stated. 

La Vivente strongly believes in creating an environment for women to grow their careers and maximise their potential. The company has been continuously supporting women through its initiative programmes. 

“We support female entrepreneurs reach their potential through programmes that empower their businesses and enrich their lives. Each creation purchased from La Vivente directly contributes towards empowering local women and their families, adding essence and meaning to the brand’s definition,” Korala added. 

It is quite a unique organisation as it believes in nurturing women by building an ecosystem that encourages entrepreneurship and improves their livelihood. 

The brand gives utmost importance to the quality of its products. Starting from purchasing raw materials to the final design on the rack; following strict built-in mechanisms to conduct quality checks and meet the specified quality standards. Standing at the pinnacle of success Dr. Perera and Korala have not forgotten their humble roots and have been actively involved in multiple social work and women empowerment.