REEF THE FOX MEETS FASHION DESIGNER

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” I have a big treat for you all this week. 

To kick off the month of December, I sat down with one of my besties, Manuel Tiscareño, who has been recognized as one of the foremost designers in the Latin American sector by Brides of Spain magazine. My mom attended his first Miami Men’s Fashion Week show on Nov. 23 where he debuted his first men’s collection. And for anyone wondering, my mother is wearing a faux fur coat that was generously given to her by our friends at SpiritHoods.

Reef: Hola, Manuel. My readers will be thrilled to read this interview, so let’s jump into it. Where are you from, and where do you live now?

Manuel: Hola, Reef! It’s an honor to be interviewed by the Best Local Celebrity three years running. I was born in Mexico and grew up between Mexico and Texas. I’m currently in Texas where my brand is headquartered, but I travel about 10 months out of the year. 

Reef: When did you start designing?

Manuel: I started as a kid. My parents were in the bridal business and I grew up in their shops. I started sketching at a young age, taking inspiration from my mom’s fashion magazines. 

Reef: What was the draw to wedding couture?

Manuel: It’s a family business and was a natural fit. It was what I knew and I was inspired to jump in the game and try some new things. I studied art history and found a lot of inspiration in studying classics and great artists and architects. 

Reef: When did you decide to jump into mainstream fashion?

Manuel: After my first few shows and presenting collections publicly, I started being invited to show in mainstream fashion events – New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, etc. – as well as being asked to design for celebrities for cover stories for magazines like Glamour, Vogue and Marie Claire. It all took me by surprise, but I just went with it and am so happy with the diverse array of opportunities I’ve had. 

Reef: Have you always been opposed to fur in fashion? If so, why?

Manuel: Of course. It’s so unnecessary and shouldn’t even be a topic of conversation. It’s cruel and completely unnecessary. 

Reef: Yes! That is why my mom and I have adored you from day one, since the first time you came to meet us. You just get it. Real fur is not fashionable, it’s barbaric. 

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Reef: What are your plans for the future?

Manuel: I have big dreams and aspirations, many of which I can’t share at this moment but I’m very excited about what the future holds and humbled by the support of my clients and the fashion industry. 

Reef: And finally, who is the most famous person you’ve met?

Manuel: I’ve met a lot of celebrities in my line of work and it’s rare to be starstruck, but I was blown away by your charming personality when we first met, Reef, so the answer is you.

Reef: And now I’m speechless, which is rare.

Thanks to Manuel Tiscareño for this exclusive interview. You can follow all of his amazing designs on his Instagram page at @tiscarenostudio.