“IT’S NOT JUST A LOOK,
IT’S A FEELING”
From a young age I had always loved clothing and dressing up. Having a Mum that encouraged good style and wearing tailored clothing, accompanied with the love for arts and crafts, I feel that my journey has been a natural progression into creating beautiful clothing. At the age of 18 I made a small collection of leather garments and headed up to Auckland to create my leather label, Indian Spirit.
Over time with working in different areas of industry, and raising two daughters as a solo mum, I took on different jobs in the industry to work around my children before taking on the Designer /Cutter for Bella Design International, specialising in custom made designer lounge, soft furnishings and yacht refurbishings. I also worked in heavy leather creating many different products and prototypes. Along with my own designs for special occasions.
I have always had the need to learn and create something new, nothing scares me more than repetition.
HALKA is a expression of my individual style and creativity bringing together a blend of luxurious fabrics with a ethnic twist.
I returned home to the beautiful Hawkes Bay in 2006 and opened Creative Design & Alterations in Napier. Since then, I have been custom making a wide range of garments and products.
I love what I do and I’m passionate about my clients looking and feeling the best version of themselves.
- Corina Halka - Designer