Maria Halfyard was born and raised in a place defined by merciless wind, unruly rain, and a pervasively rugged, natural, panoramic beauty - Newfoundland and Labrador. She works in the maritime business development field and noted an absence in full-length rainwear for women. Building on a passion for business and a burning desire to stay dry in the worst weather, mernini was born.

After another rainy, windy day, mernini founder, Maria Halfyard, realized that being drenched during a short dash from her car to the office was beyond impractical. She decided then and there that she would design a functional solution to her raincoat dilemma. So began the journey to develop a full length, 100% waterproof, fashionable raincoat. A nickname of Maria's since childhood, mernini represents strength, resilience, and beauty - just like Newfoundland - just like Maria... just like you!