
About this project

In an environment saturated with men’s publications, American Gentleman Magazine stands apart by breathing new life into a classic, albeit seemingly forgotten concept: The Gentleman. American Gentleman redefines what it means to be a gentleman in today’s world by focusing on modern trends and considerations while adhering to traditional notions of chivalry and class as guiding principles.
American Gentleman Magazine promotes aesthetics, etiquette and integrity alike—valuing substance and form in equipoise. Readers will enjoy intelligent, enlightening articles and interviews presented alongside chic and stunning imagery. Article topics cover traditional areas such as dating, relationships, health, fashion and finance from the unique perspective of the modern gentleman. In that same vein, American Gentleman interviews will celebrate prominent men and women in all fields such as entertainment, athletics, politics and business.
Our publication will echo the transcendent values of the traditional gentleman while bringing him fully into the 21st Century by addressing the many opportunities, choices and triumphs existing today. This innovative blend of substance and style is what separates American Gentleman from the pack, elevates it into a league of it own, and guarantees its enduring success.
American Gentleman will serve as both a guide to those aspiring for greatness and a resource for refinement to the established gentleman. This is a new and dynamic age for the modern man…but some things are timeless.
Let’s bring back: The American Gentleman.

What We Have Done
American Gentleman has accomplished quite a lot with a very limited budget by relying on the help of people and brands that believe in us, and what we are trying to do. We have built strategic partners in the fashion and entertainment businesses, giving us access to some of the hottest up and coming talent available. They have donated their time, skill and resources to help us create a 15-page example of what our magazine will look like with regards to article content and appearance. We have also been able to shoot several video tutorials using actors and models who agreed to waive financial compensation because they believe what we stand for.
We are very grateful for the support we’ve been given thus far, and all that we have been able to accomplish with little money and resources. Even the smallest donation, promotion, or support will go a long way. We look forward to doing some amazing things in the time to come; which will include, of course, giving back to the community that helped us achieve greatness.

What is the Money Used For?
Your valued donation will be put towards printing an initial run of 3,000 magazines that we will be sending out to industry people and groups to get our name out there. We will also be using it to cover cost for our photo and video shoots, and retain a few, talented writers who will make sure that our magazine contains only the most interesting and quality articles. Printing, shooting and developing our website are by far the main costs.
Once we are released and more established, it is our mission to give back to the community in a variety of ways. We will use our success and resources to promote other start-up companies, to support a number of charitable organizations, and plan to start a “makeover” series where we take an individual from humble beginnings and share with him the gentleman lifestyle and support him on his path to success.
Style, class, and sophistication are the more glamorous aspects of what it means to be a gentleman; however, equally as important, are the qualities of integrity and generosity. As much as we aspire to create a sleek, erudite publication that will appeal to the finer things in life, we are just as dedicated to helping those in need and elevating an entire generation to the utmost level of accomplishment, altruism and mutual respect.

What We Envision for the Future
We have every confidence in our publication and look to print at least 10,000 copies the second quarter, and expand from there. It is our belief that American Gentleman will inspire a movement toward refining today’s man. We have the utmost faith that American Gentleman Magazine will develop into a successful, nationally distributed magazine—and eventually—a household name.
We invite you to be a part of our movement to promote etiquette, style, culture and class. Please donate today…and help bring back:
The American Gentleman.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
When this all started I had no idea so many people would be interested and inspired by “The Gentleman” platform. Just a few short years ago starting a magazine brand dedicated to the gentleman lifestyle was nowhere in the realm of what I believed possible. I was like a lot of us, going though life trying to figure out what makes some people successful and others not. Many people have talent, but not all succeed. I realized that the defining characteristic that separates the truly successful from the dreamers is simply drive. That is, the dedication and hard work it takes to actualize your vision; knowing what you want your life to be and not letting anything stand in your way. As simplistic as that sounds, it’s not an easy thing to do…but the rewards are worth it.
Taking a risk and believing in yourself will enable you to travel places you never imagined. When I made the decision to change my life there were forces around me that caused much heartache and had me second-guessing myself. Even friends and family will question your actions and tell you it can’t be done, but for every thousand individuals who gave up on their dreams upon the word of their first non-believer, one person pushed through and made that dream a reality.
Those who are successful will tell you this is not an easy path, and not everyone has the chops for it – if that were the case everyone would have a mansion in the hills and be driving a Rolls Royce.
MY DREAM was to create a publication I could share with the world that covered all of the things I love most about life. Starting American Gentleman with very little money and limited resources presented obvious difficulties, however, I believed in myself. I believed in my vision, and most importantly I believed in my audience. I knew there had to be others who, like me, wanted to see a publication that was positive and promoted traditional values while addressing the modern trends and considerations of today’s man.
Passion, Drive, Determination, Success: these are the words used by every successful CEO and entrepreneur...but do we really know what they mean and how to apply them to our daily lives? Through the platform of American Gentleman I hope to answer these questions for those who aspire for greatness, just as I do—no substitute will be accepted.
To quote Field of Dreams, “Build it and they will come.” …and you have!