The story behind In the Wild
In the Wild
Everything we create is rooted in Sri Lankan heritage, and that heritage is also the wildlife that has always been part of this island’s identity.
In the Wild is inspired by five animals endemic and endangered to Sri Lanka, and was made to bring awareness to the fragile place they now hold in our natural heritage.
- Sri Lankan Elephant~6,000 left in the wild
- Sri Lankan Leopard~800 adults
- Red Slender Lorisfewer than 1,500
- Purple-faced Langurdown 50% in three generations
- Sri Lankan Sloth Bearfewer than 1,000
THE SKY
A Daylight Dress
THE SKY
A Daylight Dress
THE SKY
A Sunset Dress
THE SKY
A Sunset Dress
THE DAMSELS
THE DAMSELS
THE DAMSELS
The Bronze Silk Skirt with Silk Scarf Top
THE DAMSELS
The Bronze Silk Skirt with Silk Scarf Top
THE DAMSELS
The Black Silk Dress
THE DAMSELS
The Black Silk Dress
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Born in Milan. Rooted in Sri Lanka.
I'm Sri Lankan, born in Milan. I started Celeste Mendis to bring together the two things that shaped me: Italian-inspired styles and the craft of Sri Lanka.
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Wolf & Badger · Firefly, One Galle Face · Thambili Island