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“I’m not a Maori or a Polynesian, I’m a Cook Islander”

Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend

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“I’m not a Maori or a Polynesian, I’m a Cook Islander”
Designer Paul Hagai with his 'Kinera' and muumuu dress: “Our people are too shy and humble, but not me no.” 19112917.

Paul Hagai’s fashion design has a strident story, and he’s not too worried whose delicate sensibilities he offends with that story. Melina Etches meets him.

Paul Hagai’s fashion design has a strident story, and he’s not too worried whose delicate sensibilities he offends with that story. Melina Etches meets him.


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