Interview with Trixie Khong, Owner of By Invite Only

1. What were the inspirations behind this collection?

A lot of my inspiration stems from the materials themselves before anything. I don't usually work from an idea or a plan to the final touches. I got very interested in working with crystals and Aura quartz crystals caught my attention with their metallic sheen. As each rock is often raw and organic, i try to work with it to find the best way to present to my audience or customers. This also applies to other raw rocks and crystals that i work with like the agate slices, amethyst pendants or quantz points.



2. What are the materials you use for your jewellery collection? Are they handmade?

For our chains we often use 14k gold plated or rhodium plated ones which are all nickel free.
Rocks and crystals include: Pyrite (Fool's gold), Citrine, Amethyst, Quartz, Agate Slices, Titanium Aura Quartz, Cobalt Aura Quartz and Opal aura quartz.

All jewellery pieces are handmade. Rocks and crystals are imported from brazil and the US and mostly retains its natural raw state.



3. I know its bad to play favorites, but what do you think is your favorite or must have item in this collection?

I love the Silver Multiquartz Necklace because it is edgy, brings a focus to your outfit and adds pizzazz. It is also easy to match because of its color (silver and clear quartz).


4. Who are your style icons and what is an item you are never seen without?

I love Karla from karlascloset.blogspot.com. Jennifer Aniston because i love how she can make casual chic with her jeans, shirts and tees.
I'd probably won't be caught dead without eyeliner. Unless i'm home or i'm in Bali. :D



5. Any hints on what your next collection will be based on or are there any special collaborations coming up?

We are expanding our collection on crystals and aura quartz for the Nature//Nurture series as we are still very much in love with them.

Also planning for an edgy, all silver and black chained collection out for those rocker chics/ avant garde people out there. Of course, crystals will be incorporated for that extra something. We have always gone effortless chic and lady-like, so i think this other direction would be something different. Think body chains, shoulder pieces and layers of chains mashed up. Of course this collection can be unisex so it'd be great for our guy fans who have continually encouraged us to come up with a homme range.

6. Last question, in your opinion, what is one fashion sin that you will never commit?

Visible panty lines. Girls, there is always seamless underwear. Uniqlo has them for less than $12. :)

You can know more about By Invite Only at her site at byinviteonly.info

There will also be an inaugural pop-up store at Nana & Bird, 79 Chay Yan Street #01-02 from 26 to 27 November.