Manny Jackson is a visionary designer and sustainability advocate whose work sits at the crossroads of fashion, technology, and social impact. At Berlin Design Week, he showcased his powerful StreetSleeper collection—an innovative line of upcycled jackets that transform into sleeping bags, designed to support unsheltered youth. The collection reflects Manny’s deep-rooted commitment to using fashion as a tool for advocacy, storytelling, and tangible change.
Inspired by a personal experience in his own neighborhood, where he witnessed the harsh realities of life on the streets, Manny set out to create a piece that was more than wearable—it was purposeful. Each StreetSleeper jacket is embedded with technology, such as RFID or NFC, allowing users to connect with local resources like shelters, food banks, and care centers. The collection is part of a broader mission by his brand, Thread Haus, to close the gap between style, sustainability, and community care.
Berlin Design Week offered a global stage for Manny to amplify his message, connect with like-minded creators, and push the boundaries of what design can achieve when it’s rooted in empathy and innovation. His presence and the StreetSleeper collection were a reminder that design can be not only functional and beautiful—but life-saving.
