Collection: Legacy Collection

This collection holds profound meaning for me, embodying the essence of who Ku`umele is at its core.  My story is one of a lineage of strong, resilient women who have each instilled a part of themselves within me.

The gardenia, a flower of sweet, bold fragrance, is more than just a symbol-it's a cherished memory, a link to my grandmother.  As a young girl, the scent of gardenia would fill my senses every time I stepped into her room, where she kept a perfectly arranged bloom in a glass coffee mug on her dresser.  It was her signature scent, one that still transports me back to her presence.

I know that many local girls growing up in Hawai`i share a similar memory tied to this beautiful flower, a memory that intertwines with the strength and warmth of the women who raised us.