Loving all things gold

We've been looking back over what we've been wearing the past few months, and surprisingly we've been wearing more and more gold...now this is coming from a team of people who swear we only wear silver...but you know what gold is bangin' right now. Its so on trend, we just can't seem to get enough.

And i'm not talking about anything expensive, you know, but gold coloured at least or for that matter anything bronze or antique coloured...in any style...!

Here's our favourites so far for the season.

Collar Wing Necklace

Bronze Triangle Necklace

Gold Choker Collar Necklace

Gold Hammered Point Necklace

This week we love...The Monsieur Necklace

So, think France, top hat, large specks and a hairy moustache in brushed silver and what do you get...?

THE MONSIEUR NECKLACE

We cant decide if we want him in gold too? Let us know what you think...we want him in ALL colours...thats the only problem though!! haha.

Love Emi HQ. x x x

Sunday inspiration: Alice & Olivia Instagram

We've not been on Instagram that long, but from the start one of the brands we started following was a clothing brand called Alive & Olivia based in the USA designed by Stacy Bendet.

Every day, on her Instagram account, Stacy posts things which inspire her, what she is doing, and new outfits landing in their stores etc. I must admit, that I do use them as inspiration for my own brand, as each picture really is so colourful and happy it puts a little smile on my face and gets me thinking about colour which is comething I sometimes tend to shy away from...

Anyway, check out some of the pics that I love from her brand below, and while your at it, why not follow us on Instagram too? @Emi_Jewellery

images from A&O Instagram page

Pre-Fall 2013: Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton

We've finally managed to see the pre-fall 2013 for Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton, and although some of the pieces are absolutely amazing, we cannot help but think...well, quite frankly some of them are just the same, again and again season after season.

Not to sound like such a negative post, so I'll start off with some of my favourite looks from their newest look book - women prefall 2013.

Inspired by what seems to be the victorian ages, these are some of my favourite looks, heavy fabric, lazer cut velvet, studded collars and floor length fabric, all of these are exactly what I love. But, as you look through the collection, you cannot help but think, well hold on a second Sarah, haven't we seen some of these shapes repeat themselves before?

Not too sure what I mean, let me give you a few examples...

1.

So the first is a little hard to see, ignore the print on pre spring but just look at the lower half of the dresses. The shape of the dress, its the same. The lower half prespring, layered, slightly, folds in the fabric, prefall, layered, folds in the fabric. prespring appears to be more light but thats because she has used a lighter fabric, fall appears to be velvet, so you can press the fabric into shape so it will stay in the same drop as to what its made. the back, slightly curved out, the same, on both dresses.

2.

OK, this one is a little more easy to spot. The first thing to look at, the fabric print, obviously. Its almost the same...one whole year on. Prefall 12 is more over layered, pre fall 13 less. The colour, prefall 13 is a little brighter. The collar, prefall 12 has a cape, pre fall 13, fur collar. The sleeve shape, they are the same. The shoes...the same, black, pointed, buckle on one side, buckle on the top. High waisted black belt, buckled. the same. The only difference is pre fall 12 has more of an umbrella shape to the lower half, prefall 13, straight cut.

3.

So, i've saved the best for last. I don't think I need to explain much hear. Season after season, bootcut trousers, black. High waisted black belt, some detailing in gold around. Long sleeve white shirt. Its the same. Slight changes, thats it.

Ok so the challenge, from one season to another to another when McQueen was still designed by the real deal, I ask you, see if you can find any similarities between the collection. Since he has gone, the brand has totally changed. Innovation is there slightly, but the brand simply is not the same.

PREFALL 2009

FALL 2010 RTW

SPRING 2010 RTW

It just goes without saying, the print, the innovation, the shape... each season was filled with inspiration, new ideas, fantastic cuts. The fashion shows were totally different and told the story of the collection. He filled the show, and you could see each design screamed his passion for his brand and for design. What a tragic, tragic loss to such a talented guy and an amazing fashion brand.

Images from AlexanderMcQueen.com

Our inspiration: 2NE1 - I am the best (내가 제일 잘 나가)

So, we wanted to show you a little into our minds here at Emi HQ, and where we get our inspiration from. Well, we love Asia, in fact we actually all wish we were Asian...especially Xander who believes he was a Geisha in a past life...anyway, but thats another story.

One of our favorite bands is a girl group called 2NE1, and after seeing their video for the song "I am the best"...our "Anarchy in the UK" collection was born - hence all the studs, heavy metals, golds, silvers, Egyptian inspiration...triangles....

Wanna know why...check out some of the shots from their video below.

PS - yes they are studded Louboutins...

Wanna see the video? Check out the girls HERE.

Love Emi HQ!

xXx

SALE!!!

Its that amazing time of year to grab stuff you love...cheap!!

With up to 75% off RRP, you really cant go wrong. Shop our SALE today.

Team Emi. x x

Goodbye 2012! Hello 2013!

So, this will be the last post from us at Emi HQ for 2012, we are off to the mountains in Italy to party the night away with good friends of course in style!

What can I say, this has been one helluva year for me and the brand. The biggest change for us I would say is now operating out of Switzerland. Its been a tough ride, and a scary one. Its not so often that a 25yo up sticks and moves to another country where he cant speak the language!

But, all being said, Ive stuck it out and all is going fantastic.

Emi is now stocked in 25 stores in 4 countries around Europe. I would love to thank our agents for their fantastic hard work and for all the press coverage the brand has received over this past year. The brand has grown so much and we have stayed true to our hearts and our core values. Spring 2013 is set to be huge with all the experience we have gained from these past seasons. Some old favorites will be back online for sale, and some really amazing pieces!

My favorite collection has to be our final, Anarchy in the UK, as this screams so much attitude and is a total reflection of my personality. I love things to be a bit different with that gothic/punk influence.

Since emigrating I have made some great friends, and Id love to take a little opportunity to thank Miriam & Federica for supporting me through these last few months. Without them, I know the brand wouldnt have made it and I wouldn't be writing this last post. So, thank you girls.

I'm going to keep it short and sweet, and wrap it up here. Look forward to seeing in 2013! Thanks for following me and the growth of my little jewellery brand Emi.

Lots of love,

Xander Kostroma.

PS - and here's 2 pictures of me and the girls. :)

Xander Kostroma & Miriam O'Reilly, Switzerland.

Xander Kostroma & Federica Koopman, Italy