Manas and co-founder Balthazar Delepierre left wholesale in June 2024, turning to direct-to-consumer sales and brand collaborations after retailers struggled to accommodate the label’s inclusive sizing.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2026
Born Gerald Michael Charlebois on April 17, 1929, in Harvey, North Dakota, Forest moved to Los Angeles in 1955 and met director Corman through an acting class, leading to their collaborations that began in the late 1950s.
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