@ericemanuel5
Eric Emanuel was born and raised in Syracuse, New York, and his early life was steeped in a love for sports—especially basketball. He was fascinated by the aesthetics of athletic apparel, particularly the flamboyant designs of '90s sports uniforms. Emanuel moved to New York City with the dream of making it in the fashion industry. Though he didn’t have formal fashion training, Emanuel was driven by a creative passion and an entrepreneurial spirit that would later define his career.