Kat Tua
Kat Tua is a menswear designer who challenges stereotypes through her clothing creations, using her brand to reflect Māori activism and personal narratives in the global fashion scene.
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Kat Tua is the designer of the Manaaki shirt called the Waihi Tapu, which features an illustrated print depicting a lush landscape.
11 Fresh Button-Ups For All Sorts Of Occasions
New Zealand· 2026-02-13
The setting of the Manaaki shirt is hand-painted by designer Kat Tua.
Viva Shopping Guide: Blouses, Button-Ups & Breezy Shirts For Unpredictable Weather ForecastsNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Menswear designer Kat Tua talks to Dan Ahwa about a deeply personal bespoke creation designed to underpin the values of her brand Manaaki.
Rory William Docherty Debuts At London Fashion Week With ‘The Tides’ CollectionNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
Kat Tua is a menswear designer challenging Māori stereotypes.
Tessa Lont Fuses Māori Heritage And Formula One In New Kapa CollectionNew Zealand· 2025-09-22
Menswear designer Kat Tua talks about a deeply personal bespoke creation designed to underpin the values of her brand.
Why Is It Important New Zealand Has Its Own Fashion Week In 2025?New Zealand· 2025-08-20
Kat Tua is a menswear designer challenging Māori stereotypes through her brand Manaaki.
Celebrating Five Years Of Honest Wolf: Owners Sam & Sophie Hurley On Their Journey From Farm To FashionNew Zealand· 2025-07-15
Kat Tua is a menswear designer challenging Māori stereotypes.
Here’s How Harris Tapper Will Debut At New Zealand Fashion WeekNew Zealand· 2025-07-14
Menswear designer Kat Tua talks to Dan Ahwa about a deeply personal bespoke creation designed to underpin the values of her brand Manaaki for an international audience.
Fashion Designer Rory William Docherty’s Royal New Zealand Ballet Costumes Are Woven With Threads Of EmotionNew Zealand· 2025-07-09
Menswear designer Kat Tua talks about a deeply personal bespoke creation designed to underpin the values of her brand Manaaki.
NZ Fashion Week 2025: Leading Designers Karen Walker, Juliette Hogan And Kathryn Wilson On Why They’re ReturningNew Zealand· 2025-07-02
Kat Tua talks to Dan Ahwa about a deeply personal bespoke creation.
NZ Fashion Week 2025: 25 Things You Need To Know About The Event’s New EraNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Kat Tua talks about a deeply personal bespoke creation designed to challenge Māori stereotypes.
Comedian Chris Parker On His Boyish & Satirical Sense Of StyleNew Zealand· 2025-06-23
Kat Tua is challenging Māori stereotypes with her brand Manaaki.
From Pukekohe To Paris: Au Concours Designer Christopher Smith Off To Paris Fashion WeekNew Zealand· 2025-06-19
Kat Tua is challenging Māori stereotypes with her menswear designs.
Underlena’s Maxine Kelly Develops Her Own Lingerie Designs, Focused On Everyday SensualityNew Zealand· 2025-06-10
Menswear designer Kat Tua talks to Dan Ahwa about a deeply personal bespoke creation designed to underpin the values of her brand Manaaki for an international audience.
Runway Show PAPA Returns To Spotlight Weaving & Encourage PreservationNew Zealand· 2025-06-07
Menswear designer Kat Tua talks to Dan Ahwa about a deeply personal bespoke creation.
Designer Vince Ropitini Reasserts The Art Of Passive ResistanceNew Zealand· 2025-05-19
Kat Tua is challenging Māori stereotypes through her fashion designs.
Top Model Ngahuia Williams’ Career Pivot To Photography Is A Personal Ode To The Natural WorldNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
Kat Tua is a menswear designer challenging Māori stereotypes through her brand Manaaki.
How This Everest-Tested NZ Mountaineering Brand Went From A Converted Milking Shed To The WorldNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
Kat Tua is a menswear designer who talks about her bespoke creation designed to challenge Māori stereotypes.
Designer Kevin Berkahn Is Fundraising To Celebrate New Zealand Glamour In Washington DCNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
Kat Tua is a fashion designer challenging Māori stereotypes.
In Tinā, The Film’s Samoan Costumes Shine Against A Backdrop Of Canterbury ConservatismNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
