Manuel: Designer to the Stars

I am now in the company of Elvis, Trisha Yearwood, and Keith Urban, among others. For I, too, have met the great Manuel.

Let me explain.

At the first honky tonk bar in Nashville, I saw the most remarkable article of clothing I may have ever seen. The jacket had a subtle dark blue pinstripe base, with lighter blue flowers and more sparkle than J-Lo would ever dream of wearing. After marveling and taking a few snapshots, I decided I had to know the jacket’s origins.

Turns out, not only is it one of a kind, but it is made by a true Nashville legend. As confirmed by People Magazine, he goes by only one name: Manuel.

Here’s the jacket (left) with its venerable creator (right).



The wearer was pleased to show me the masterpiece, explain how he came to be donning it, and even modeled it for me. Manuel, however, was not at all curious about this average-dressed northerner taking up his time (he does look quite proud of his work though). They were at the bar celebrating what appeared to be a friend’s 30th birthday party, and Manuel was busy twirling around younger (poorly-attired) women.

If only he would've offered to make me an outfit, too.