MENA - Salamasina Summer Collection 2017

When you thought it couldn’t get any better, it just did. Renowned for their strikingly bold and beautiful pasifika prints, MENA have officially launched their summer collection for 2017.

After first being established in Samoa, 2002; now many moons later, MENA has found it’s way to the central suburb of Grey Lynn, Auckland. A family business run by four sisters (Agnes, Jackie, Gina, Charlene) and their mother (Mena Loheni), it was important for them to showcase more of their cultural pride through another unique collection.

The ‘Salamasina collection’ was named in honour of Queen Salamasina; a significant Samoan leader who held four chiefly titles that earned her the paramount status of Tafa’ifa.

Jackie Loheni expressed the meaning behind why it was important for her and her sisters to name this collection.

“We wanted to pay tribute to Salamasina but it was also a reflection on our customers too. Strong, working women.”

As well as beauty found within the clothing of this collection, MENA collaborated with Shahana Jewellery, a renowned pearl jeweler, who intergrated gorgeous pieces to match the attire.

 

“We’ve been working with Shahana jewels for over a couple of years now and we were just really excited when she asked to collaborate on the Salamasina collection. She designed some fabulous jewellery to match our signature Salamasina dress. Some really stunning pieces”.

From the seemless transition of a beach kaftan to a classy flow of an evening gown, the collection incorporates the essentials all women need for those end of year festivities.

For more information on where you can purchase MENA, head to their website to shop online or click through to their Facebook page.