Vancouver Fashion eZine - Online Magazine | Jewellery Designer

SAHARA! A sensual paradise of heat. A horizon that expands across time. A desert. Welcome to the MYKA Spring/Summer 2008 collection of designer fashion jewelry.

In 1987 Maja (Ilic) and Michael Bremer began a creative journey that launched them into the world of business, overcoming many challenges to reach heights of success they never imagined. The first MYKA Designs were created during their second year as Fashion Design and Merchandising students at Ryerson Polytechnical University in Toronto. Selling all of their inaugural collection to an incredibly supportive network of students and professors, Maja and Michael quickly realized the potential of their talents. This allowed them to combine their passion for creative and functional design into a marketable commodity. With their strong European heritage, fashion and the arts had always been a big influence in their lives. In 1991, after graduating with BAA's in Fashion Design and Merchandising, Maja and Michael premiered the 'MYKA Spring/Summer 1991' , their first professional collection of designer fashion jewelry. Today, MYKA Designs is considered one of Canada's top designer brands.

Over the past 21 years Michael and Maja have formed an incredible working and personal relationship. As the company was growing they both had to wear many hats. Their roles are now more defined with Michael acting as the Managing Director and Maja as the Creative Director. "Her job is to design beautiful things without boundaries and my job is to put boundaries on them." Michael's style is masculine and shows his family's strong engineering background. Maja's style is artistic and less restrained by the problems of construction. Despite being opposites in many ways they share a similar esthetic and sense of style. Passionate about their journey, they have a common vision for the future of their company.

The Spring/Summer 2008 Sahara Collection "is all about statement making pieces - unique and unusual designs with little twists here and there." Each season will see the line evolve and change to reflect current fashion trends, but Maja always loves to add an unexpected element to stamp the collection making it uniquely MYKA. With strong Canadian sales already in their pocket, Maja and Michael's vision became a reality by entering into the European market. To an overwhelming response, MYKA Designs is now sold in many countries: England, Ireland, Norway, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Lithuania and the USA. The jewelry's European flavor makes it a natural for these markets.

Hollywood has also taken notice. Edie Falco of the Sopranos was recently seen on David Letterman sporting her favorite MYKA piece. Magazine covers, editorials and features keep rolling out as the collection gains recognition. Strong designs, exquisite construction, and that undefined extra special something all combine to equal MYKA - the one to watch!

For more information on the MYKA line or to locate a store near you, please visit their website at www.mykadesigns.com.