From homeless to fashion designer
12/27/2016
Nary Manivong: From homeless to fashion designer
Unfolding against a backdrop of the Fashion Industry in New York, “Dressed” is the inspiring story of young clothing designer, Nary Manivong, who defied the odds amidst a broken childhood, homelessness and the fiercely competitive world of fashion to pursue his ultimate dream – a show of his collection at Fashion Week. Woven into Nary’s story is commentary from industry insiders about the realities and potential rewards in the fashion industry.
Born and raised in Ohio, Nary is a unique example of creative motivation and success. He arose from a tumultuous upbringing, as well as frequent homelessness to pursue his dream. As the designer to his self-named label, which began in 2005, Nary Manivong debuted his fall 2007 collection, after taking a hiatus for spring 2007 season. Though this was a short hiatus, Nary has resurfaced with a new vision. As a self-taught designer, Nary learned the fundamentals of fashion design through real world experience and determination. Such attributes are why Women’s Wear Daily named him as one of twelve designers to watch for in fall 2005. This acclaim was soon followed in short by media coverage, industry reviews, helping to create a promising horizon for Manivong’s future enterprise.
Currently Nary Manivong’s self-named label is on hold and has created a new line with design partner Alexandria Hilfiger called NAHM. NAHM represent the initials of the design duo and it also means “water” in Laos.
Featuring Nary Manivong, Mickey Boardman, Simon Collins, Simon Doonan, George Furlan, Mary Gehlhar, Nanette Lepore, Fern Mallis, Lynn Yaeger
With music by Sink to See, Music for Animals, 40’s, Blip Blip Bleep, Avenue C, Phantogram, Foreign Resort, The Dirty Pearls, KILLCODE and Annie Minogue Band
Directed and Produced by David Swajeski
Executive Producer Maryanne Grisz
Consulting Producer Laura Baciu
Music Score Chris Orazi
Cameraman/Photography Floyd Dean
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