I came from an era where dry Weet-Bix with Marmite was all we had in the cupboard—first in, first served. Where going to the Hokohoko (second-hand shop) excited my eyes because one man's junk is another man's treasure. And me? I found treasure in EVERYTHING—nothing was out of bounds.

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When you grow up with not much, it forces your creativity and survival to come alive. And for me? Hell yeah, it did.

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My childhood was a mix—bright and bold, or dark and mysterious. But the dark revealed other things. My **Koro and Aunties—all 12 of them—**repped their own styles, eras, and flairs. Then came cartoons, with their vibrant color schemes that sent my brain into overdrive. Fashionably, I saw the world differently. My style, my imagination, and my flair were born from everything I’ve seen, felt, and still want to explore.

My style. My way.

Just like you. Because we are all unique in our own way.

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Now, as a mother of 11 children—10 sons and my princess, Sparkle-Tiare—I’ve always been entrepreneurial, full of life, always creating. Whatever that is, wherever my mind takes me—yes, I live in my head. So here we are. After years of not yet stepping fully into my dream as a designer, the least I can do is finally share a little of what I’ve started—right here, amongst my crazy, beautiful, hectic life.

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Culture? That’s me.

Our people, our ways, our vibe, our stylesz.
The MANA. The AROHA.

The beauty of our Polynesian women has moulded, changed, and inspired me into the Mana Wāhine I am today.

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So I hope you LOVE these pieces. Know that every design carries the artistry of empowerment, embodiment, and aroha—for all who wish to rep it.

And know that when you do, you’re supporting the dream of a young girl who lived in her head, outwardly unique in her own style—now sharing a piece of the artist within her.

 

So here I am, proud to represent before you...
✨ INDIGENOUS ELEGANCE. ✨