Episode 29 - CommuniTea Chat with Diego Leon, "Dandy in the Bronx"
4 Bronx CommuniTea Podcast by Laura Levine-Pinedo
Episode notes
Join us as we meet with Diego Leon. Diego was born and raised in the Bronx, he devotes mush of his time to supporting causes and businesses in the Bronx. His devotion to menswear began in the world of early childhood education where, as a preschool teacher, he dressed well every day so that his students would feel comfortable in the uniforms they were required to wear. His interest in menswear was further piqued by the positive impact his fashion had on his students, so he dove into Tumblr, Instagram, and various blogs to learn more about menswear past and present. Soon he’d be inspired to influence the future of menswear as well.
Delving into the world of men’s fashion started simply enough: by slowly documenting his new style and getting feedback from others. It wasn’t long before he’d move from dressing this way in his professional life ...