Kayu's Favorite Jewelry Line

Minz must-have rope bracelet

We are huge fans of Minz, a chic and totally wearable line of accessories created by the sister team of Adeline and Nicole. Minz's humble beginnings can be traced back to the days of Friendster when the sisters used to showcase their collection on photo albums. Now the line includes breathtaking earrings and necklaces incorporating pearls and turquoise, and delicate charms. Most recently Minz expanded into the online space with the launch of their store Minz Loves, a place where other emerging designers can showcase their work alongside Minz accessories.

Adeline Tan, one half of the Minz duo, recently sat down with Kayu to talk inspiration, sibling rivalry and her season's must-haves.

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into fashion?

My background is in Banking & Finance and I enjoy crunching numbers just as much as I enjoy wiring beads and baubles together. I'm a completely self-taught jewellery designer. My dabble into jewellery design started out as a hobby as I looked to satiate my love for unique accessories which I couldn't find in stores.  Minz is a reflection of our personal style and draws inspiration from the randomosity of fashion made for the young and restless at heart.

Minz is a family business – what’s it like working with your sister?

Working with Nicole is a joy although it's of course not without its ups and downs. We complement each other in different ways which is reflected in our design. Her style is understated with a feminine touch while mine is more edgy. It's great to work with someone who is always in sync with you and to be able to bounce ideas off each other.
 

Minz statement necklace  

How would you define your personal style?

You're likely to catch me in a pair of tailored shorts and a blouse on most days. I tend to stick to basics in neutral shades and colour blocks which I like to play up with a statement necklace or bangle stacks. I would say that my style is casual chic with a feminine edge.

What are your three style must-haves?

A big tote, sunglasses and a LBD.


Who are your favorite designers and why?

I love how Miuccia Prada has married the essence of Prada and repurposed the designs. I also love Club Monaco. They have a great collection of basics which are not overly casual.

What can we expect to see from Minz in the coming months? 

We will be bringing on more labels onto our website- more accessories, bags, shoes and ready to wear to complement the Minz collection. Expect real fashion. We aim to enhance the online shopper customer experience by bringing on things that are relevant to a daily lifestyle. Something that works from 9 to 5 and into the night.


To check out more of Minz go to http://minz.com.my/