in the glamorous , exclusive world of french haute couture , sakina m ' sa is an unlikely performer . like her creations , m ' sa is the equivalent of many parts - a tiny woman from the comoros , an immigrant from a working - class neighbourhood in marseille , and a designer who follows her own destiny and embroiders the fashion world with a social conscience . " my only strength in life is my difference , " says m ' san , dressed all in black and sitting in her bedroom and showroom in le goutte d ' or , a low - class neighbourhood in paris which is home to a large population of people .
Sakina M'Sa has Comoros origins.