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Teresa-Marie Wailana Pinedo (born July 1, 1989) is an American Fashion Designer who is the Founder of Saint Mojavi. Pinedo has been featured in major publications such as - Forbes ; Female Founder List; Sustainable Fashion Brand; Upcoming Designer, The Zoe Report, The Los Angeles Times, Modern Luxury; ELLE Magazine, POP Sugar, Brides, Who What Wear, Uncover LA. Her fashion designs have been seen on famous celebrities and influencer like - Kate Hudson, Emma Roberts, Gabrielle Union, Kendall Jenner, Jessica Alba, Lea Michele, Kelsea Ballerini, Ciara, Jen Atkins, Jennie Garth, Brandi Cyrus.

Early Life and Family
Teresa-Marie Wailana Pinedo was born on July 1st 1989, in Maui, Hawaii. She is the daughter of Donna L. Pinedo who is a native Pacific Islander of Hawaiian, Chinese and Irish decent. Her late father John E. Pinedo who is of Spanish and Italian/Sicilian decent, passed away to liver cancer in February 2011. She grew up in a small town located in upcountry Maui called, Makawao. Teresa attended St. Joseph Catholic school from preschool until the third grade, that is when her parents divorced and she went to the local public schools - Kula Elementary, Kalama Intermediate and graduating from King Kekaulike High Schoo l. Since the age of three years old Teresa was active in creative and performing arts where she danced Ballet, Jazz, Hula, Hip-Hop, Gymnasticts and Cheerleading. During her early teen years Teresa learned how to sew from her mothers at-home sewing machine, this is when her passion for clothing design started. She started sewing her own costume for her dance recitals, altering thrift store clothes, and making her own swimsuits. Teresa's first real job was working at a local bead store where was able to unlock her passion for gemstone beading, and started her own jewelry line at the age of 17.

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