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LCY and Legacy London: the key difference
LCY (lcy.lk) and Legacy London are separate companies. Here's how the British-Sri Lankan brand, formerly LCY London, differs.
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LCY and Legacy London: two separate companies with a similar name
If you searched for "LCY" and landed here, it's worth knowing there are two different businesses using these initials. LCY, at lcy.lk, is a long-standing Sri Lankan company with no ownership link to us. Legacy London, formerly LCY London, is the British-Sri Lankan fashion house behind this website, legacylondon.co.uk. This page sets out the difference so you end up in the right store.
What is LCY (lcy.lk)?
LCY is an independently owned and run Sri Lankan company with its own long history in the local market. It has no ownership connection to Legacy London: separate company, separate stock, separate stores. If you're looking for LCY specifically, go directly to lcy.lk rather than this site.
What is Legacy London (formerly LCY London)?
Legacy London is a menswear brand built on British design and Sri Lankan craftsmanship, founded in Sri Lanka in 1997. The company traded for many years as LCY London before adopting the Legacy London name, which is why "formerly LCY London" still appears on our policy pages. Today Legacy London designs and makes knitted polos, jumpers and everyday menswear, with two stores in Colombo at Havelock City Mall and One Galle Face, alongside the online store at legacylondon.co.uk.
Why the names look so similar
Both businesses use "LCY" and both trade in Sri Lanka, which is why the names get mixed up, particularly in local search. They are not sister brands, franchises of one another, or under shared ownership. The simplest way to tell them apart is the web address: lcy.lk for LCY, legacylondon.co.uk for Legacy London (formerly LCY London).
LCY vs Legacy London at a glance
| Question | LCY | Legacy London (formerly LCY London) |
|---|---|---|
| Website | lcy.lk | legacylondon.co.uk |
| Ownership | Independent Sri Lankan company | British-Sri Lankan fashion house, LCY London Ltd |
| Sri Lanka stores | Own retail network | Havelock City Mall and One Galle Face, Colombo |
| Related to one another? | No | No |
Shopping Legacy London's polo range in Sri Lanka
If you're after the current Legacy London polo range while you're in Colombo, visit Havelock City Mall or One Galle Face, see the full list of locations on our stores page, or browse the Sri Lanka polo shirt range online.
