I’m a toes-in-the sand island girl!

I grew up in the Hawaiian Islands, spent years in the Solomon Islands, and have now made my home in Northland, Aotearoa—happily in the warmer Bay of Islands. The rhythm here—sand, salty air, surf and sun—felt familiar from day one. I’ve always loved colourful, expressive "Aloha attire" (Hawaiian Shirt), and when I moved to New Zealand I was inspired to reimagine that classic shirt style with NZ designs tailored for our Kiwi lifestyle.

Kaleo means “to express” in Hawaiian, and that’s our purpose: a New Zealand clothing brand blending my Pacific roots with the beauty, culture and NZ art that surrounds us. We collaborate with talented local designers to create limited-edition prints—from coastal motifs to iconic local imagery—turning them into wearable art you can live in. Each print is produced in small runs, then crafted into premium quality clothing designed for relaxed, smart-casual style: men’s shirts (including larger sizes), easy women’s pieces, and golf polos that are comfortable, durable and travel-friendly.

We work the slow way—no fast fashion—so our collections feel timeless and are made to be worn and loved for years. With so much inspiration (and so many gifted artists) around us, we’re excited to keep sharing new, colourful designs each season—pieces that carry a little Pacific sunshine and a lot of Kiwi heart.