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Saturday, February 21, 2009

The Star, Weekender, Saturday 21 Feb 09

Above: Cover page of the Weekender's section with Style Marvericks write-up by Louisa Lim from The Star newspaper.
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Above: First page, of article- Fashion Revolution. A compilation of young entrepreneurs with their own niche of designs.
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Above: On second page, Sze Accessories owner, featured in the article on the top right corner of page.
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Above: Third page, two of Sze's new pieces and popular glass pendants featured.

Check out the interview with Sze on page WE3 and WE4 of The Star Newspaper's Weekender section. Written by Louisa Lim on the Fashion Revolution of this age, this article aims at recognising young talents for their effort in the fashion world. But not just any talent! It was focused towards a niche group of your people (most with full time jobs) that had a passion to create and hand make their own designs.

Of course, we couldn't be left out of the loop! So as to not disappoint Sze Accessories' fans, we were interviewed and the article will be posted asap!

Till then, check out www.szeaccessories.com for the newest range- Amber. And look out for a range of antique looking gold handmade pieces coming up in the month of March 09. Extremely limited pieces. Mostly one offs!

If you'd like to be in the loop of things the *little elves at our workshop have been working on, make sure to include your address into the text box on the right hand side of this page Or Log-In as a user on our official webpage to get automatic updates on our latest collections, news and general updates.

If all else fails, just email us at admin@szeaccessories.com.

*How do you think I keep a full time job? In return, I do what the shoemaker does, leave new clothes for the nightime elves to replace their tattered ones. It keeps them happy ;p It's a win-win. Shhhh....Don't tell.

ONLINE ARTICLE READS: SZE ACCESSORIES

Tan Sze Yoong’s granddad passed away recently. Although she’s crushed, her mind is filled with plans for her next collection.

By day, Tan Sze Yoong is a beauty trainer. After hours, she creates accessories.

“I loved my grandfather greatly,” the 27-year-old beauty trainer says. “He had always been my inspiration. He used to work as a tailor and, as a child, I would perch on his measuring able and watch him measure layers of fabric to make beautiful dresses and suits.

“Now, I want my next line to be a tribute to him and his work. I’ll use trimmings like buttons, cloth, velvets and satins, so that it’ll truly represent his soul. In a way, the pro cess of working on my accessories has been very therapeutic.”

Tan is different that way. She uses the wisdom acquired from everyday life and people, and transform them into romantic objets d’art that people can wear.

They are impossible to ignore too: demure necklaces that sway provocatively from the neck, elegant bracelets with gold-plated charms that wrap like velvet around the wrist, and even Swarovski-encrusted bookmarks, complete with dreamy names like Ivory Tears and Fluttery Wings.

Earrings from an upcoming collection at Sze Accessories.

It is immediately evident that Tan has put a lot of heart into Sze Accessories. “I scour jewellery suppliers, thrift shops and flea markets from all around the world for that special piece that I will use in the future,” she says.

Some of Tan’s more interesting efforts include her glass range, the first of its kind in Malaysia. She has employed the very same technique on a few collections. One of them is called Silhouette, a very English collection reminiscent of baroque wallpapers and traditions long gone.

“It may look simple, but it’s actually a very tedious process of tracing and gluing miniature artwork onto the surface of glass,” she says.

The result? Pendants, earrings and brooches, all embellished with pretty storybook pictures that will delight the kid in just about anyone. Only problem is that some may need a magnifying glass to see it.

No matter, because she’s done her grandfather proud. Get your fix at http://www.szeaccessories.com/.

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