Son of a painter/flute player and traditional Balkan costume

maker Marjan Petrovski had what some would refer to

as a colorful upbringing. Raised in the sometimes

 rough area of South Western Sydney he realized early on

he needed to develop street smarts. Starting out in the Arts

was the obvious choice but only left him confused.

Moving to millenary after reading an article about a man

who wore a possum on his head and believed it was a hat.

Fashion design was a natural progression.

While studying at the Fashion Design Studio in Sydney

 and picking up a few awards along the way it was here that

he found the love for leather.

Leather would be a staple material for this designer.

Working in such positions as fashion designer,

costume designer, print designer or footwear designer

for various underground labels such as Whispered Scream,  

Chainsaw Chuckles, 4^th Rebellion, Brux and Capitale.

It wasn’t until one night in late 2007 upon waking from a

dream about Miyamoto Musashi and General Custer

sword-dueling over a prized Gucci bag, that he realized

his calling. So after about a year of sourcing and brainstorming

Empire33 was born. Dark and moody is at the heart

of this label. With lashings of elegance, avant-garde

and attention to detail it will create surprise and excitement.

Using the finest leathers Empire33 accessories are

hand made in a little workshop in Sydney.