Aotearoa-based menswear label blending contemporary streetwear with traditional Māori storytelling, art, and sustainable craftsmanship.
ORIGIN
New Zealand
PRICE TIER
contemporary
Founded in 2022 by Kat Tua in Aotearoa (New Zealand), MANAAKI is a contemporary menswear label that seamlessly bridges traditional Māori heritage with modern daywear. Tua, a designer who sought to reclaim and celebrate her cultural identity, launched the brand after winning the prestigious MR PORTER Futures mentorship program. Grounded in te ao Māori values, the label serves as a storytelling vessel, challenging historical prejudices while celebrating Indigenous art and culture.