Manuela Costa created the manu brand in 2006. Her childhood nickname, Manu, represents an urban brand directed toward a fun loving, young adult population and professionals.
Before the launch of manu, she spent time in Paris, London, Geneva and Milan visiting galleries, boutiques and flea markets drawing inspiration from these experiences.
Her travel adventures have helped shape her design aesthetic and her love of eclectic pieces of jewelry. Every manu piece reveals the colors and textures of distinct modern materials, Brazilian semi-precious stones and unique charms and trinkets from around the world.