FALL FASHION EDIT: MANNISH
By Justin Loring Leggett
Happy Fall, Ya'll! Layering season is upon us, and this autumn, I'm really feeling the color yellow. It’s soft. It’s welcoming. It looks good on melanated skin. In this shoot, we mixed workwear with a preppy vibe. Anything old is new again, and I've been inspired by the 80s and 90s but with a modern twist. The tones in this collection make chocolate a neutral texture that pairs well with the stripes and complements the yellows, oranges, and blues.
For this ARTE NOIR Fall Fashion Edit, I wanted to highlight the brand MANNISH. MANNISH does workwear really well—the perfect vibe for PNW layering. In my day-to-day, I spend a lot of time and energy on brands and people I don’t know IRL, so I thought, why not invest in and showcase people I do know? It's an all-around win, and I believe it’s really important to support any designers coming out of Washington.
MANNISH Founder Gregory De Anda and I met through a dear friend. She told me her boyfriend was in London and that I would just love him, so we scheduled a time to meet while I was there. He came into the fitting room, and we immediately put together a fashion shoot that first day. It's impossible not to fall in love with Gregory; he's mysterious, he's innovative. He's gorgeous inside and out. We have so many things in common: a passion for clothing, biracial backgrounds, and similar aesthetics. His designs complement a variety of brands and styles, and I love to build on his creations when I'm styling clients.
I also love what his brand stands for. He's the grandson of immigrants. I think that's important to note, as it clearly shapes his worldview. His grandparents are very involved in his life, and his designs are a nod to their hard work through Gregory's workwear creations. Over the years, I've been watching his brand grow as we've grown together personally, through breakups, makeups, and some of the best times in my life. We're dear friends, and I believe in what he is doing as much as he does, so of course I want to highlight his creations. That's what I'm about. Gregory has great style; his personal style and brand are both phenomenal. I want to do anything I can to support him. I know you'll be inspired by this Fall Edit with MANNISH.
Styled by Justin Leggett
Model: Dylan Knight
Photography: Hilary Northcraft
YOU CAN SHOP THE CURRENT MANNISH COLLECTION HERE
ABOUT MANNISH | GREGORY DE ANDA Born in Oakland, California, to a Black father and a mother who immigrated from Mexico, Gregory De Anda was raised between Montana and Arizona, where resilience and community defined his upbringing. His stepfather, a championship buckle designer for the PBR Circuit, was an early inspiration for his work and appreciation for quality craftsmanship. As missionaries, his parents supported immigrants adjusting to life in the U.S., frequently accompanying them to thrift stores for essentials, which also shaped his early understanding of style.
While studying journalism at Montana State University, De Anda rediscovered fashion as a medium of expression through writing for the student newspaper. Soon after, he began modeling as an entryway into the industry but discovered a deeper purpose and love for designing. Self-taught in screen printing, De Anda began reworking thrifted vintage tees and flannels, breathing new life into old garments and uncovering the creative potential of upcycling. What started as creative experimentation laid the foundation for MANNISH, De Anda’s ongoing exploration of identity and craftsmanship.
Influenced by blues music and named after the Muddy Waters’ song, “Mannish Boy,” MANNISH was born as De Anda and his family established roots on Orcas Island. The brand’s debut collection, artists+immigrants, is a culmination of De Anda’s journey through the Pacific Northwest, London, and Cape Town, drawing from his lived experiences as a model and creative. Crafted with intention and built to last, artists+immigrants serves as a celebration of art, heritage and perserverance. Through MANNISH, De Anda seeks to create garments that honor both the hands that craft them and the stories carried by those who wear them.
ABOUT JUSTIN LEGGETT
Justin Loring Leggett is a stylist and Seattle native who loves pairing contemporary and vintage fashion to help his clients look and feel their best. You can find Justin on Instagram @justinleggo, or accept his invitation to shop with him through Lafayette 148 New York.
The layering discussion stood out to me, especially the way the MANNISH brand pairs workwear with yellow, chocolate, stripes, and blue. The point about supporting Washington designers also gives the styling choices a personal context. For readers who like experimenting with outfits after seeing a fall fashion edit, https://dressmaker.pro/ is a simple dressmaking game where you can try combinations. I enjoyed how the article connects the clothes to Gregory’s family story.