Ema Koja is not just in the fashion business. Her work is about color, line, and composition: it's expressly wearable art, and without limitations. Where there could be plain lace, there's delicate appliqué, and where there are painted swirls, blooms, and buds. Welcome to Ema Savahl Design.
It's not difficult to see that Ema Koja's a true artist. Working out of her spacious Miami studio as the owner and designer of Ema Savahl Design, she develops sketches fit for the canvas, but on fine fabric in a multitude of trend-conscious, sophisticated designs. With a strong sense of pattern, fit, and color, Koja's designs have captivated collectors and celebrities alike. Tyra Banks, Paula Abdul, Kelly Clarkson, and Paris Hilton have indulged in Ema Savahl Design, amongst countless jet setters and fashion mavens coast to coast.
Koja's work might be internationally recognized, but it wasn't just her talent that propelled her to the top. A native of Albania, she grew up amongst fine tailors and designers, as well as a highly athletic family members who inspired her pursue a finer understanding of anatomy and physiology-and a career as an athlete. As a European professional volleyball player, Ema Koja found herself training and traveling far beyond the limitations of communist Eastern Europe.
It was then off to Italy for Koja, where she worked with Blumarine, PARAH, and Off Limits and dedicated herself to artistic development. After honing her pattern making skills and indulging her creative side, Koja traded cold winters for the warmer climes of Miami, Florida. Using her intuitive knowledge of the human form, she began to construct garments for herself that tested the limits of both art design, quickly gathering a following of private clients. Simply not content to dabble in standard garment design, Koja employed a technique that remains a collection signature: constructing garments based on her painted work on canvas.
Koja remains involved in each step of Ema Savahl production, overseeing the design process and examining her work in stages to ensure quality production. Ema Savahl Design's ever-expanding reach now includes cities throughout the United States as well as London, Paris, Dubai, Cannes, Mexico City, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Zürich, and Riyadh.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR GARMENT
-All our garments are hand wash only and dry flat. When wet the silicon will turn a whitish color. Do not panic! Just let it dry until the color returns to normal. Do not heat it! Do not dry clean!
-Some of the beads attached to the silicon netting will fall off. This is supposed to happen. These are simply beads that did not glue enough and we were not able to brush off.
-The silicon netting might detach itself from the fabric, depending on how much it is stretched when you
are wearing it. The silicon may be sewn back on to the fabric by hand or by machine. The silicone is quite resistant and will behave accordingly.
-Your garment will take 10-20 minutes to warm up and soften while you wear it, depending on the room temperature. Once it is soft, tighten the garment and adjust until you get the desired fit. The shape of your body will be molded permanently on your garment, making it very comfortable to wear in the future.
-Even though we put a lot of effort and knowledge to make your garments as resistant as possible, please keep in mind you are wearing a piece of wearable art and should be delicate in taking care of it so it will last for a very long time. Enjoy this unique piece of art, it was all made by hand with love and attention.