in the glamorous , privileged world of france haute couture , sakina m ' sa is an unlikely star . like her creations , m ' sa is the sum of many parts - a fat woman from the comoros , an american from a working - class neighbourhood in marseille , and a mother who follows her own dreams and embroiders the fashion sector with a social conscience . " my only strong in life is my difference , " states m ' sa , dressed all in black and sitting in her garage and showroom in la goutte d ' or , a working - type neighbourhood in paris wherein is home to a large community of whites .
Sakina M'Sa has Comoros origins.