On September 28, 2012, Manuel was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from President Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, the President of Mexico in Morelia. Manuel receives recognition at minute 37.
In May of 2012, Mexico came to Nashville…again! Telemundo paid us a visit to feature Manuel in one of their segments. Watch the video above to check it out!
Early August 2011, our favorite pop star, Tiffany, performed on Good Morning America wearing Manuel. She also showcases the original accessories of our own Shawn-Michelle Le Fleur!
In December of 2005, Manuel’s 50 State Jacket Collection, “Star Spangled Couture,” debuted at Nashville’s Frist Center. This video, narrated by long-time friend and client Linda Ronstadt, played at the exhibit.
ABC’s Primetime did a special episode on Manuel. Watch the video above to see it!
Once upon a time, people were interested in producing a reality T.V. show about Manuel, his studio and the clients and people involved in his life. “House of Manuel” was a working title, and while the show fell through, we have a great mini-pilot (above) to remember the experience!
Southern Living covered Manuel in the video above.
John D. Griffin’s Viva Nashville interview with Manuel from February, 2011.


