143D Soldier Doubles as Fashion Designer

Photo By 1st Lt. Ryan Pace | Master Sgt. John Pevy and Sgt. Carla Mansfield showcase two outfits—part of Pevy's fashion line, Jofunu Fashion.  

12.18.2006

Story by 1st Lt. Ryan Pace 

143rd Transportation Command

by 1st Lt. Ryan J. Pace
143D Transportation Command
Public Affairs Officer

Kuwait – Master Sgt. John Pevy, a 26-year veteran, leads a double life. The former Container Management supervisor, now working as an Administration Specialist with the 143D Transportation Command, also leads the life of a Fashion Designer. And he succeeds at both.

Master Sgt. Pevy has been sewing for 26 years and during that time he has put on few Fashion Shows at the different Army post's while he served on active duty. He has had no formal training or schooling, with much of his skills self taught, and bringing out creative ideas to life through aspiration and dedication.

"I guess I can say that my interest came about when in Home Economics class in High school, "said Pevy, "And as time went on I continued my talent and improved on my workmanship by sewing basically everything for my wife and three kids."

Pevy is so outgoing with his devotion to the art of fashion that he actually hosted his own fashion show, with help and admiration from fellow soldiers in Kuwait, recently, on Saturday, July 23rd. The show went very well and soldiers in attendance were very pleased, with all of the models coming from units stationed in Kuwait and the clothes designed primarily by Master Sgt. Pevy.

In attendance for the event, Staff Sgt. Allan, of the Area Support Group - Kuwait (Host Nations) said, "This was a good break for soldiers to get out of uniform and feel good about themselves...It really builds our morale."

The models and audience commented on how the event was a great opportunity for soldiers to enjoy themselves and get a break from everyday life while others were impressed with the unique and stylish designs introduced in the show. In speaking with Pevy on the event, he commented, "It was a challenge with short comings the night of the show, with many of us from many different back grounds and units, but we came together as a team, working together to make JOFUNU'S fashion show a success."

MSG Pevy had planned to pursue his career further by going to Seattle, Washington but all came to a halt when the tragic events of September 11th struck and he was sent to Kuwait in April 2003, where he has continuously served ever since, and plans to possibly pursue fashion on a greater scale again as he is nearing the end of a more than three year tour of duty.

A native of Monroe Louisiana and resident of Junction City, Kansas, he works as a Mail Handle at the Topeka Kansas Post office, in addition to furthering his hobby as a Fashion Designer with aspirations of success and greater achievements. He also has his own growing fashion line, Jofunu Fashion.

• Date Taken: 12.18.2006
• Date Posted: 12.18.2006 15:59
• Story ID: 8616