Dimitri Manuel: The Fashion Producer Shaping New York’s Style Scene

In the city that never sleeps, Dimitri Manuel made his mark in no time and emerged as one of the busiest and most influential fashion producers in New York. Within the last couple of years, Manuel has carved a niche for himself by working with high-end brands and managing some of the most-watched events in the industry. His rise in fashion production has been nothing short of meteoric; his anchorage among the elite in the world of fashion was placed within New York Fashion Week. Manuel's career has been defined by bringing fashion to life with impeccably organized, visually stunning events-from runway shows to private parties for Manhattan's elite. His name has become associated with excellence, a reason why some of the biggest luxury brands in the world would kill just to have him in their collaboration team. And his flair for creative direction remains the benchmark in an industry where separating yourself from the crowd gets increasingly hard.

Along with fashion production, Manuel develops a number of other important profiles: Art Director at MS World USA, Editor-in-Chief of Celebrity News Magazine, and owner of Fashion TV & DM Corporation. In such a way, he got the possibility to influence different facets of the fashion industry-from event production to editorial contents. As he mentioned in interviews, for Manuel, fashion is something more than just plain event organization-that is, to create culture and to foster new talents.

At the heart of his influence, the fashion world sees the famous modeling school, creating a reputation for itself in the unearthing of new talents and grooming stars of the future. By all-round training, Manuel would mean not just training on aspects of physical modeling but also in personal branding and business too. He believes that a model today should not be just runway faces but all-rounded professionals who can understand how to work around a lot of changes happening around them. Models through him learn in all the aspects necessary in the business of fashion, which range from posing and choreography to financial management and media training. It is here that Manuel's school excels over many, hence affording him the opportunity to be considered a career mentor for the next generation of fashion stars.

Besides working with models, Manuel leaves his mark in the mediatorial space by taking on the role of Editor-in-Chief at Celebrity News NYC. Under his stewardship, the publication has become one of the strong, instructive voices in fashion journalism-one that regards style, culture, and celebrity with a high degree of sophistication. It is Manuel's vision for the magazine that draws from his experience with what finds common cause amongst insider and outsider publics, serving as that bridge between high fashion and the mainstream. In fact, it is not unlike his events: work in media reflects his ability to stay ahead of trends, and create something indicative of the times.

But Manuel's path hasn't always been easy. Owning Fashion TV is never easy, as it's a channel dealing daily with the ever-changing pressures of fashion and media. Fast changes in digital consumption have forced him to continuously innovate, adding live streaming, social media interaction, and even virtual and enhanced reality to improve the audience's experience. That adaptability is one of the biggest strong points of Manuel-it explains why all his projects draw eyes from all over the world.

Looking ahead, Dimitri-Manuel's ambitions are enormous. Already, he is working on new platforms within the DM Corporation aimed at linking aspiring models and fashion professionals with opportunities in the global market. He is also considering new technologies to extend Fashion TV's reach even further so that his content remains relevant and appealing in the ever-digitizing world. Perhaps most worthy of note, however, is that Manuel intends to open a foundation for young people from underprivileged backgrounds to be able to reach out to the world of fashion-a gesture from the heart to show his concern that fashion is made more accessible and inclusive.

The only thing Manuel will say to those who want to be like him is never lose your passion, never stop learning, and above all, always be true to yourself. It is a mantra that has led him through his career, and one can note that his relentless drive and clear vision have been the keys to his successful career. Meanwhile, Dimitri Manuel's influence is going to increase as time passes, especially with the experimentation on limits within fashion.

Follow Dimitri Manuel on Instagram @dimitri_manuel to keep up with his latest ventures and projects. Additionally, explore his book, Interesting People and Companies, available here, for a deeper insight into the minds shaping the future of fashion and business.