Mark McNairy (born March 8, 1961 in North Carolina) is an American fashion designer.He is the former creative director for the Ivy League inspired clothing company J. Press, as well as his own collection simply known as Mark McNairy New Amsterdam.Mark McNairy New Amsterdam — Recently, McNairy has launched an English and American inspired footwear range as the first component of his eponymous label. The shoes — which are made in Northamptonshire, England — are split into two sections. The first group, called Red Brick Soul, features a selection of dirty bucks, saddle shoes, chukka boots and loafers that all sport the red brick colored sole. Alternatively, the New England Collection features a selection of more formal designs that mix traditional English and American styles in a rather tongue-in-cheek manner.