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Auckland-based fashion designer Kat Tua (Ngati Kahu, Ngati Raukawa) is the powerhouse behind menswear label Manaaki, which is already proving popular with high-end fashion buyers. In its first year Manaaki was chosen for a mentorship with Mr Porter, one of the biggest luxury websites in the world. But Tua's story has been one of determination rather than overnight success. Before launching Manaaki in 2020 she spent more than a decade working long hours for some of Australia's biggest fashion brands while juggling life with a young son.
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