Kairon Manzano

I was recently asked to do an Interview for an online site called Fstop.fm. app that allows photographers, models, bloggers, MUA, brands, anyone within the fashion industry to connect and work with each other on joint projects. In the interview I talk about how I got started in the fashion industry, some of the challenges and set backs I had so far and Be sure to click like and  follow along on my journey and to stay up to date on the current trends and styles in men’s fashion.

The agenda for the day was not as hectic as I thought it would be, with Joseph Abboud at 10am, Nautica at 3pm and Brett Johnson at 6pm. Abboud collaborated with 6 other designers to produce the show, with the intent on honoring the brands unique American heritage and aesthetic . The bags were made by Rawlings in St. Louis, MN; hats by CFDA member Albertus Swanepoel, made in Brooklyn, NY; ties by Barbara Blank, in New York, NY; watches Kobold, from Pittsburgh, PA; shearling outerwear by Aston Leathers, made in Brooklyn, NY and footwear by Allen Edmonds, made in Port Washington, WI. I was inspired by the leisure lifestyle of influential men and the historical references to the American West found in their off-duty, sartorial choices,” Johnson said.

Stating that the collection ” explores the relevance of athletic themes as they intermix within the ready-to-wear arena, pairing his offerings with updated tailored staples and sprinkling the whole collection with distinctly military details cut from unlikely textiles such as graphic wool double knits, optical jacquards, neoprene, technical performance nylon and fantasy tweed. Diran marches on with his ‘New Look’: Uber soft, pre-washed suiting sans padding and stiff interfacing, yet maintaining a slim defined silhouette. One of my goals as a blogger was to attend a Suitsupply Presentation, and I am truly grateful that I got the opportunity to attend and mingle with some of the leading influencers In the industry. From this presentation, I have a strong feeling we are sure to these styles and outfits gracing the streets and at the gallor events during the Fall/Winter season.