Navangi was born from designer and stylist Jithya Fernando’s search for pieces that could keep up with her busy, ever-changing life. She wanted clothing that allowed her to move effortlessly between all the roles she embraced, while still feeling comfortable, confident, and true to herself.
The name Navangi is deeply personal. It is Jithya's middle name and means beautiful woman. Paired with her first name, Jithya, it translates to victorious, beautiful woman and each collection is a beautiful reminder of that strength and beauty.
Navangi was born in the world of bridal, where Jithya became inspired by the transformative power of thoughtful design. She discovered how a single design element could completely change not only the look of a garment, but how a woman felt wearing it. From there, the idea evolved into pieces designed to bring that same sense of transformation into everyday life.
Years spent styling women across the luxury fashion space shaped the way Jithya designs today. Working closely with women of different ages, lifestyles, and body shapes gave her a deep understanding of the relationship women have with their clothing - how the right piece can instil confidence, create ease, and change the way they carry themselves. That perspective continues to guide every design decision, with each neckline, silhouette and fabric considered not only for how it looks, but for how it feels to wear and how naturally it fits into everyday life.
Every Navangi design is created with timelessness as its foundation and innovation as its signature. No piece is ever designed to stand alone. Every design is created to become part of a growing wardrobe system and one that expands in possibility with every new chapter. As the collection evolves into wardrobe staples and beyond, that philosophy will remain unchanged.
For Jithya, clothing is a tool that has the power to shape how we feel, influence our confidence, and support us as we move through life's many roles. Inspired by her background in psychology and her passion for mental health, she believes the clothes we wear should remove mental load and empower us. The aim is give women one less thing to think about in an already busy day.
If there is one message woven into every Navangi design, it is this:
You can do it all.
Whatever "all" looks like for you, Navangi was created to move with you, celebrate every version of you, and remind you that you are capable of more than you think.