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WINNIPEG DESIGNER DEBUTS AT TORONTO STARTUP FASHION WEEK™
September 26, 2024
Kolye TJN launches a new collection in the Canadian showcase of up and coming designers.
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THE STORY OF KOLYE TJN
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF CONNECTIONS
be lean, transparent, and powerful connecting people and souls; neckwear for the 21st century
Kolye TJN is a progressive, felt-based retail brand necklace for both women and men, launched in 2020, and operating through e-commerce and private sales. All the collections are created in Canada by the inhouse designer and dedicated production team. Tijen began the initial design process and was later joined by Angie, with her energy and creativity. Self-interlocking and pinning systems are used for the structure. One hundred percent, sustainably sourced, wool-felt has been chosen as the primary material.
The user of Kolye TJN is not defined by gender, age, or ethnicity. It is intended for 21st century trend-setters with visionary taste, who seek designs with simplicity, transparency, and power. Kolye TJN is a sophisticated artisan neckwear which merges elegance with comfort and uniqueness, in an extension of body and spirit. It transcends traditional notions and aims to reach beyond its designated function. It wraps the user in a warm embrace and connects all in their common desire for love, beauty, and humanity.
Our mission is to serve our philosophy of being environmentally responsive, unique, and exclusive. Each piece is produced in limited quantities and when it has completed its functional life, if the owner so chooses, the natural material content of the neckwear has the capacity to disintegrate into the Earth without harmful side effects.
ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
Tijen Roshko
Tijen Roshko received her BSc degree from Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey. After completing an MSc degree in nuclear physics at the University of Manitoba, she decided to pursue her studies in a more creatively artistic direction, enrolling in the Department of Interior Design, where she was awarded a BID. Following fifteen years of international practice experience, ranging from senior interior designer to Executive VP, Tijen returned to the University of Manitoba to continue her career as an associate professor in the Department of Interior Design.
In 2020, Tijen founded Kolye TJN, a progressive felt necklace retail brand for women and men, operating through e-commerce and private sales. The company’s mission is to be environmentally responsive, unique, and exclusive.
Hyeonji (Angie) Kwon
Born in Seoul, South Korea, she developed a profound fascination with design and architecture from an early age. This passion led her to pursue higher education in this field. She earned an undergraduate degree in Environmental Design and both a Master of Interior Design and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Manitoba, graduating in 2021 and 2024, respectively. During her time at the university, she had the privilege of serving as a student, teaching assistant, and sessional instructor in various design studios, honing her skills and gaining valuable experience.
Her design philosophy revolves around thoughtfulness, intention, and a commitment to crafting spaces that not only cater to human needs but also harmonize with the environment.
Drawing inspiration from her birthplace, her background in interior design has nurtured her love for sketching and drawing, allowing her to approach projects with a strong visual and narrative perspective. She eagerly looks forward to combining her existing skills with ongoing research and exploration in Kolye TJN.
