"I had to turn a disability into a super ability!"Qaysean also known as the Real Life Manikin is a celebrated fashion designer born and raised in Trenton NJ. Being the creator of luxury streetwear brand 'ManikinMob' Qaysean has designed garments for many entertainment elites such as: June's Diary, Princess (Crime Mob), Trina, Love and Hip Hop's Brittany Taylor, Dj Diamond Kuts, Sommore, & Khia. Qaysean has been seen on Vh1's basketball wives Season 3, Love and, and gained recognition attending the BET Awards 2018.
Qaysean also has been featured on major fashion publications for his style such as: FashionBombDaily. Qaysean experienced a nerve injury at birth due to a mistake disabling his left arm. With the use of one arm Qaysean didnt use it as an excuse and continued pursuing the visions of becoming a successful entity in the world. Qaysean says: "I allowed myself to suffer through my childhood and teen years because I couldn't find a familiarity in my environment. I had to turn a disability into a super ability." Getting the nickname "TheOneHandSewingMan" because of Qaysean ability to cut and sew gowns, tuxedos, outerwear, and accessories all while only able to use one arm has shocked everyone who come to know him. Qaysean uses what was considered a disability into a super ability to show those in the world who are born different that it is important to love who they are completely and to never allow limitations placed on them via society or even themselves to stop you from achieving their dreams. "It's my active duty as a disability advocate to express myself in the industries people like me are rarely seen in." Qaysean actively empowers his followers and community on and offline by creating music for listeners to be filled with love and excitement, Qaysean says:
"Rapping has become a valuable outlet of expressing my messages of self growth and love, and I will continue to produce great musical content for my supporters." Qaysean created a youtube channel 'TheOneHandSewingMan' that provides sewing demo's, motivational encouragement, and lifestyle as a designer. He volunteers his talent to non profit organization's in NJ such and Prom Scholar and his own contributions through ManikinProm , he produces fashion events to bring young entrepreneurs network in NJ together, he developed a custom design fashion service providing everyday men and women with high end custom made garments made to fit each and every client's specific taste. "I am the Real Life Manikin and each day I will come to life and give life!" -Qaysean Keep up with Qaysean: on Instagram: @RealLifeManikin Facebook: QayseanRoe Keep up with the ManikinMob brand: Instagram: @ManikinMob Web: www.ManikinMob.com |
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"I AM LOVE, PEACE, & PROSPERITY" -QAYSEAN
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Manikin's new 'Icon Living' free style video is now on YouTube. Shot by 1st Take Media, this video showcases Qaysean as Manikin in the music world. Witty bars, flashy fashion, and a hard core attitude this video visual is Innovative!
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Trenton Now conducts an in Depth interview with fashion designer Qaysean. Discussing his up bringing, how he got started, and goals and plans for the Manikin brand.
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