EVEM was founded by twin designer creatives Evangeline and Emily Johnson who share one vision; a sustainable, ethical, local-wisdom future for the New Zealand fashion industry. It is this mission that drives kiwi born and bred designers Evie and Emily Johnson to restore personal sentimentality towards clothing; a renewed, invested respect towards high quality, high fashion garments. Both Massey University graduates, each with a Bachelor of Design (First Class Honours), these young business women are exceptionally qualified. Collective pieces are designed and crafted locally by skilled specialists. Constructed with the objective to transform the wardrobe into an assortment of carefully-selected, innovative, classical articles which blur the boundaries between everyday wear and couture.