"Lorica" is Latin for body armor; in Christian monastic tradition, a lorica is a prayer of protection. It's also an armor-inspired line of clothing designed to slay, wherever you take the fight.
The brand is the one-woman project of Elie Hutchinson, an art director and multi-disciplinary designer whose passions include flashing swords, shining armor, and bubble tea. She launched Lorica in 2017 with a Kickstarter which funded at more than 1700% of its goal, and Elie has been spandexsmithing ever since.
Our Core Values
Our designs are inspired by real examples of armor and art from all over the world. Whether poring over reference books or crawling around museum display cases, intense research goes into the development of each piece to ensure the detail and beauty of the original work is captured as accurately as possible.
Lorica partners with only BSCI-verified production partners who have undergone a rigorous audit to ensure ethical labor practices, worker rights, and safe conditions, aligning with a common Code of Conduct covering fair wages, no child labor, and environmental protection. It is vital that no one suffers from making our clothes.
We are committed to garment production that balances quality and performance with environmental impact, staying abreast of the latest textile innovation to limit our footprint as much as possible. Ultimately the most sustainable garment is one that serves you for years to come, and that is the kind of clothing we aim to make.