Client Profiles

Welcome to Threadlines Welcome back to Threadlines, our monthly spotlight on the remarkable individuals who embody the spirit of Mansawear. In this issue, we proudly celebrate Elaine Spaull, the Advocate's Avocat. A trained lawyer, Elaine truly lives up to her...

Welcome to Threadlines Welcome back to Threadlines, our monthly celebration of the extraordinary individuals who bring Mansawear to life. In honor of Women’s History Month and the arrival of spring, we are delighted to spotlight Kathleen—an inspiring educator whose passion...

Welcome to Threadlines Welcome back to Threadlines, our monthly celebration of the extraordinary individuals who bring Mansawear to life. As we honor Black History Month and the month of love, we are delighted to spotlight Brenda and her beautiful crowns....

Welcome to Threadlines Happy New Year and I trust 2026 found you and your loved ones in good health! Welcome back to Threadlines, our monthly celebration of the extraordinary individuals who bring Mansawear to life. We start 2026 spotlighting Ramel...

Welcome back to Threadlines, our monthly blog that celebrates the extraordinary individuals who bring Mansawear to life. This December, we are thrilled to feature the energetic, loyal, and phenomenal friend — Holly Turner, who also happens to be celebrating her...

Welcome back to Threadlines, our monthly blog that celebrates the extraordinary individuals who bring Mansawear to life in vibrant, unforgettable ways. This October and November, we’re turning the spotlight on the formidable and multi-talented Erica Bryant — a woman whose...

Welcome back to Threadlines, our monthly blog that celebrates the extraordinary individuals who bring Mansawear to life. This September, we are honored to feature the radiant and inspiring Marilynn Patterson Grant—a community elder, educator, leader, and friend who embodies service,...

Welcome to Threadlines, our monthly blog where we celebrate the incredible individuals who bring Mansawear to life. This month, we’re thrilled to feature Briana Bendlin—an inspiring elementary school teacher by day and a radiant Mansawear (and ESL!) model by heart.With...

Welcome to Threadlines, our monthly blog dedicated to celebrating the passionate supporters who inspire our brand. This month, we’re delighted to shine a well-deserved spotlight on Cathy Curtis—birthday girl, my serene, blonde beauty of a neighbor, a devoted mother and grandmother,...

Welcome to Threadlines, our monthly blog dedicated to celebrating our passionate supporters who inspire our brand. This month, we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on none other than Mansawear devotee, the fabulous Queen Wendy Johnson—who’s also celebrating 33 wonderful years of marriage...

Welcome to Threadlines, our monthly blog dedicated to celebrating our passionate supporters who inspire our brand. This month, we’re shining the spotlight on none other than the effortlessly stylish and endlessly inspiring Laurel Yartz. I first met Laurel in the summer...

Welcome to Threadlines, our monthly blog dedicated to celebrating our passionate supporters who inspire our brand. We shine the spotlight on none other than Miss Pinup Rochester 2017 and birthday girl, Julie Keller. Julie and I first crossed paths during a Mansawear trunk...

Welcome to Threadlines, our monthly blog dedicated to celebrating and spotlighting the passionate supporters who inspire our brand.   In this month of Love  and Black History, I want to spotlight someone who truly embodies the essence of a modern...

Welcome to Threadlines, our monthly blog dedicated to celebrating and spotlighting our passionate supporters who inspire our brand. For this special edition, I’ve combined two months—December 2024 and January 2025—into one post, as a tribute to someone who perfectly embodies...

Welcome to Threadlines, our monthly blog celebrating and spotlighting our ardent fans. In November, we celebrate Marj Crum, professor and student advocate extraordinaire at Monroe Community College. She is one of the most dedicated and conscientious educators with whom I...

Welcome to Threadlines, our monthly blog celebrating and spotlighting our ardent fans. This month's pop-off queen is Nannette Nocon, a local business owner, beloved patron of the arts and culture, and author of Yuk and Yum, a series of children’s books with...

This month's pop-off queen is Dr. Mattie Alleyne, dentist and glass bead artist extraordinaire.  One thing you'll notice upon meeting Mattie is her grace and poise. For regular readers of this blog, you won't be surprised to find out that...

Welcome to Threadlines, our monthly blog for celebrating and spotlighting our ardent fans.  This month's pop-off queen is Aria Camaione-Lind, a woman who walks her Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) talk. I met Aria 19 years ago when our children...

We celebrate Nydia Padilla Rodriguez, NPR the real one not National Public Radio.    An educator, teacher, dancer and a stalwart community-builder for over 50 years, Nydia epitomizes how her passion for dance ignites her work and play.  Her love...

Welcome to Threadlines, our monthly blog for celebrating and spotlighting our ardent fans.  This month's pop-off queen is Nita Double, Gloria Hoffer, The Teacher In Heels.  ” School is out and summer is here, but our teacher in heels is not...

This month's pop-off queen is my sister-friend Debora McDell-Hernandez and her more than “9 lives.” Debora’s sunny disposition and “radical optimism” to borrow the title of Dua Lipa’s latest album are the reasons, I posit that she has 20 lives.  The elegant,...