KATHLEEN KENNEDY TOWNSEND

Author, Maryland’s first woman Lt. Governor, Eldest child of Robert F. Kennedy.

From Baltimore to Abu Dhabi, Kathleen Kennedy travels the globe promoting her
work and message of goodwill. Her personal fashion is a strong combination of
professional lifestyle business attire with a touch of color completing her feminine chic. She believes that Emre understands this well.

Emre is FANTASTIC. I love his style---bold, imaginative use of color and materials with a zippy flair...that makes me smile as I wear his work!

Mrs. Meera Gandhi

Mrs. Gandhi, humanitarian, Mother, Businesswoman, Socialite and Diplomat, is one of Emre's New York's most valued friends. Her work carries her all over the globe and her international fashion sense tells her exciting story. This is what Meera has to say about Emre New York.

Emre designs for the woman who wants to look chic and pulled together but not fussy. The jeans, pumps and bags are perfect for traveling as they fit in anywhere, whether one is in London, Dubai or Hong Kong. Emre designs for the intelligent, hardworking yet chic woman. He understands the relationship between design lifestyle very well...

Dr. Alison Abramson Hasson

Senior Associate Veterinarian at Park East Animal Hospital.

Dr. Abramson Hasson's wedding made a big splash in last month's newsletter, where we saw her mother wearing an custom Emre New York handbag designed to match her gorgeous evening wear. This month, we checked in with Alison, the newlywed, to see how she feels about her red Daisy bag.

My Emre bag is always by my side if not comfortably thrown over my shoulder. I use every convenient pocket for all my gadgets. And its racy hot -- it shows my wild side! I wouldn't have it any other way.

MRS. MERAL BOLAK

Businesswoman and Global fashionista.

I first read about Emre New York in the media as a young Turkish designer living and creating and becoming hugely successful in the States. It was a few years later that I met and became enchanted with him – and his beautiful designs. Being more of a Gucci girl until then, I never thought I would be terribly interested in another brand other than, say, Prada. I like all my Emre New York bags, but I have to say that my favorite is the latest one I bought very recently. In fact, it was produced specially for me! It’s a very stylish patent-leather purple number that draws the eye of anyone who is even marginally into fashion. But the bag isn’t just fashionable, it’s also great fun to carry. Actually, all his designs are like that: they have a sense of fun as well as being very stylish, just like their designer. That’s what sets Emre New York apart from the usual big name brands. Anyone can carry a Louis Vuitton, but to carry an Emre New York in style, you have to be cool and in-the-know. In other words, you are not just one of the crowd, you are unique. Thank you, Emre dear. Keep up the wonderful work!

The Emre New York Factory, located in Istanbul, does private label, handbag and small leather goods manufacturing and designs for special collections. The factory will also source the finest lambskin/goatskin/cowhide as well as an affordable shipping services through firms with offices in New York and Istanbul.

LEFT: Exclusive Buckle, ornament and Label detail for Moj by Emre New York

Some great features of the Emre New York Factory and its expanding services:

+ Capacity for production of 250 pieces plus per month

+ Private Label Manufacturing

+ Designing and Consulting for other brands

+ Expert artisans with decades of experience

+ Top notch workmanship and stitching

+ Standard Delivery time of 10-12 weeks

+ YKK zippers provided on request

+ 3,500 square feet in a sterilized environment with elevator access

+ 24/7 security guard service for uninterrupted security of your goods

+ State-of-the-Art Durkopff-Adler machines

+ 3-9 layer standard sewing capabilities

+ Shaving machines

+ Ornament Department working with rivets, studs and other hardware

+ Supplies special skins per request including goat, lamb and cowhide

+ Can provide hardware, fabric and lining for bags as needed

+ Works with clients to provide excellent and timely production as well as the finest styling in the handbag industry.

+ Exact specifications are met while keeping a company's particular requirements in mind

Everyday we have a new designer knocking on our door and asking for help in designing or  producing a private label for their bags and accessories. Unfortunately we end up waiting too long for their company logos to be designed for use on the products we produce. Understandably, it is difficult for new brands to understand the time table in manufacturing leather goods, which can lead to losses in time and money.

With our new Branding Services, we have come up with an efficient solution. To speed up the whole process of creating a brand, from idea to shelf, we have begun to offer services on the branding side. Now, while Emre New York creates the most crucial component of a brand, the product itself, in its private factory, we can simultaneously work on a complete branding package customized to your label's needs.

Dulce and Gardell

LEFT: Two logo motifs under development for Dulce Gardell, a new Label working with Emre New York. In association with studioKoA.

The National Kidney Foundation Auction

Emre NY Diamond Dog handbag (Valued at 15,000 USD) will be featured in the exclusive auction to benefit the National Kidney Foundation. 

The NKF is honoring actors Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson, with the event hosted by George Lopez on Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Attendees to date include Scarlett Johansson, Vanessa Williams, George Lucas, Denzel Washington, Carlos Santana, Forest Whitaker, Eva Mendes, and John Cusack and many more.

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The Italian Leather airline approved pet carrier is absolutely beautiful and the antique silver name tag adorned with diamonds and garnets is stunning.  I am absolutely certain that EMRE NY's donation will be a huge hit at our event and will help us to raise much needed funds to send children suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease to summer camp.  All of us at the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California thank Emre New York for their generosity and for caring about our organization!

Cynthia Pazuk

Director of Special Events

National Kidney Foundation of

Southern California

Hampton Pre-Summer Kickoff Party

Designer Emre Erturk attended the Hampton's Angels Inc's (Concierge service company  owned by Samantha Cole and Mani Malee ) Pre summer kick off party hosted by his friend and  accomplished singer and writer, Samantha Cole. Samantha was on the runway twice wearing Emre New York beach wear and handbags!

For more information about Samantha Cole, her music and appearance schedule, log onto www.samanthacole.org.

For information about Hampton Angels, log onto www.hamptonangels.com.

CNN Feature

Emre Erturk will be featured on CNN International-CNN TURK.  Sponsored by American Express.

My Life and My City

On location in New York City

Date: Wednesday May 14th

Time: 9:30 pm

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

The hit TLC show What Not To Wear wear will feature bags from Emre New York in an upcoming episode. The host Stacy London and Clinton Kelly worked for several noted  publications and celebrities before hosting the show. This show is about giving ordinary people makeovers so that they will have confidence and style.

The Daisy Fall Handbag in peacock turquoise, a popular style, will be featured on the show along with the stylish FM pet carrier in brick.

Episode 617 will air on June 20th at 9PM ET/PT.

You didn't hear this from me but...

A handsome European just prince purchased an expensive Emre bag for his girlfriend, the Model, living in New York. Keep your eye out for this fabulous $3500 lilac alligator clutch under the arm of a tall gorgeous girl at a table at The Box or strutting down 5th Ave.

TO BE CONTINUED...