Tēnā tātou katoa,
Ko Tainui tōku waka
Ko Waipa tōku awa
Ko Kakepuku tōku maunga
Ko Te Kopua tōku marae
Ko Ngāti Haua tōku hāpū
Ko Ngāti Maniapoto tōku iwi
Ko Joel Eru Samuel tōku pāpā
Ko Cushla Waimarie Hughes tōku māmā
Ko Niquita Cindi Anna Samuel tōku ingoa
Tihei mauri ora!!!
I am an Eco Māori fashion designer. My kaupapa is “Old is the Brand New’, and my kāakahu (garments) are made from recycled garments, mixing textures and patterns to transform the garment – and all who wear them! My collection includes moko kauae (Māori women facial tattoo) heru (hair comb) and patu (short club) jewellery that represents my own transformational journey to strength and mana as a single mother. I dream and create an exclusive form of design and unique style, showcasing my extravagant Maori inspired haute couture collection.