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A gentleman’s presentation is his statement to the world.It is his calling card on how he is to be treated and accepted. There is no getting around it, 95% of all first impressions are non-verbal and usually occur within the first 10 seconds. We all make certain assumptions based upon initial observation which can sometimes be difficult to reverse. All the world is indeed a stage and some gents have no idea what part they want to play. Fortunately, we at American Gentleman Magazine have taken on the role of personal stylist, agent and publicist providing all the latest trends for fall in fashion, wardrobe building, grooming and more so you can take your story to a whole new level of success! In this issue we definitely have what it takes to make you ready for your close up.
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A M E R I C A NTM
A M E R I C A NTM
A M E R I C A NTM
A M E R I C A NTM
FALL ISSUEVol 1 • Issue 3
T h e G e n t l e m a n R e d e f i n i n g t h e M o d e r n M a n
MEN’S FALL FASHIONS & MORESTYLE GUIDE
J a c q u e P i o t r o w s k i p a g e 1 6M
ODEL
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“That would have never happened in real l i fe.”
That’s what my father used to say about movies. He loved them, but he would always measure them against what he had known
and l ived, and then judge them accordingly. So I decided to make stories that capture real l i fe and real experiences.
To portray l ife as people real ly see and feel it . That’s my Wild Rabbit.
— M A R T I N S C O R S E S E
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neverstopneversett le.comA PARTNERSHIP TO FIGHT PARKINSON’S DISEASE.Martin Scorsese and Hennessy have joined forces to contribute to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
“That would have never happened in real l i fe.”
That’s what my father used to say about movies. He loved them, but he would always measure them against what he had known
and l ived, and then judge them accordingly. So I decided to make stories that capture real l i fe and real experiences.
To portray l ife as people real ly see and feel it . That’s my Wild Rabbit.
— M A R T I N S C O R S E S E
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THE GUIDING
PRINCIPLE
A gentleman’s presentation is his statement to the world.It is his calling card on how he is to be treated and accepted. There is no getting around it, 95% of all first impressions are non-verbal and usually occur within the first 10 sec-onds. We all make certain assumptions based upon initial observation which can sometimes be difficult to reverse.
If you think about it, it is not completely unfair. When you meet someone for the first time they do not know you or what makes you a uniquely interesting person. Your ap-pearance is the first visceral clue they have to go on. If we are all basically processed, sorted and generally qualified in a nano second, the real question is “what do YOU want
to say with your 10 seconds?
At American Gentleman Magazine we believe appearance and grooming is how you set the stage for the story that is you. It can actually be an adventure in self discovery and down right fun. Evolving your look to a more confident you is not narcissism or a waste of time. In this lightening speed digital age where everyone wants the message in 140 characters or less, the reductive nature of visual appear-ance may be the most efficient way to get your message
across.
We believe if you want to become an American Gentle-man you must start with your outward appearance and we suggest you have fun with it. What actor or public fig-ure do you most look like or want to emulate style-wise? Who would you cast to play you in the movie of your life? Agents typecast actors as a necessity how would you de-
scribe your “character” on your best day?
All the world is indeed a stage and some gents have no idea what part they want to play. Fortunately, we at American Gentleman Magazine have taken on the role of personal stylist, agent and publicist providing all the latest trends for fall in fashion, wardrobe building, grooming and more so you can take your story to a whole new level of success!
In this issue we definitely have what it takes to make you ready for your close up.
You’re welcome.
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“A true gentleman is a man who adds value to the lives of
everyone around him...Bring Back the Gentleman!”
“I had no idea of the character. But the moment I was dressed, the clothes and the make-up made me feel the person he was. I began to
know him, and by the time I walked onto the stage he was fully born.”
Charlie Chaplin
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Editor in ChiefLemar L. Joichin III
PresidentRrivre Davies
Creative DirectorJennifer East
Managing EditorHeidi L. Graf
Director of PhotographyRobert DiCapo
Video ProductionDiCapo Entertainment
Advertising SalesSean Jackson
Public RelationsCasandra Walker
RCW Media Group
Executive AssistantAmy Melvin
Research EditorKasandra LaChica
Style DirectorManuel Jackson
WritersLemar L. Joichin III, Heidi Graf
J.J. Brown, Brian Hill, Marcus Mitchell
Contributing PhotographersAngela Marklew
Lemar L. Joichin III
CONTACT US
LeMar L . Jo ichin I I I Editor- in-Chief
EDITOR’S DESK
Changing Your Style Mind Set
When we thought of doing the fal l issue we wanted to cre-
ate an issue that gave the gentleman and the aspiring gentle-
man tools for fashion success . We have real ized that some men
don’t see the connection between dressing up for certain oc-
casion / business . Around the middle of the nineties i t be-
came the norm to dress casual for most any and al l occasions,
at least in some circles . I t ’s been far too long that jeans and a
t -shirt have been acceptable in most places . I f you want peo-
ple to take you serious, you must change your mind set about
dressing, about suit ing up and your changing your presenta-
t ion from t ime to t ime.
Understanding the culture of men’s fashion isn’t as hard as
most may think. I t ’s surprisingly easy once you know some
of the basic principles , which are f i t , fabric , and color. Now,
what we have done in this issue is created a breakdown out-
l ine about each of these categories that wil l a l low you to shop
without your girl fr iend or wife and get the i tems that you wil l
want to wear, not what they want you to wear. Don’t look l ike
you don’t know what I am talking about . Some of you have
had a girl fr iend or spouse that has told you what to wear or
has made a strong recommendation on what to wear. Well , she
won’t have to anymore once we tap into these s imple rules of
thumb. She wil l now tel l you the occasion and you wil l show
up to her surprise looking and feel ing sophist icated and styl-
ish!
I am not saying you wil l get this after reading i t once. I t may
take a few t imes to come back to i t to get i t a l l into your men-
tal Rolodex. What we aim to do is give you something that you
can use for a l i fet ime when you think of Fashion you wil l think
of a few simple rules that wil l help you look your best for any
occasion. FIT
• FAB
RIC
• COL
OR
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COVER • Times are changing and men are taking a look at themselves and have begun to dress up again, from the new found speakeasies in Chicago and LA to the hipster clubs in New York and Atlanta.
16 VISUALS • Classic Beauty • American Gentleman is always trying to keep things classic yet current so when we found Miss Jacque Piotrowski, who to us looks as if she could be a flapper girl from the roaring twenties, we had to share our discovery
19 LIFESTYLES • The Rise Of The Modern Man’s Barbershop • Recently, there has been a trend of Barbershops or “Men’s Grooming Salons” as they are now called, popping up all over the country.
20 SPEED • Cadillac CTS, The Look Of Luxury • The Cadillac CTS has been one of the mainstays in the brand’s lineup over the past decade.
27 LIFESTYLE • Check Your Approach, Are You Clear To Land? • “Aye, baby, let me holla at you right quick?” How many times have we heard that line? In today’s society the way we approach women is not as subtle as it used to be! A more direct approach now seems to be the norm.
34 STYLE • The Importance Of Fit, Cut & Color, What’s In Your Closet? • If it were up to most guys, their wardrobe would probably consist of sweats, sweats and more sweats. But if clothes make the man and you want to make an good impression on your boss or more importantly the gorgeous new assistant you’re gonna have to man up your wardrobe, fast.
38 RETRO FIT • Profile Of A Gentleman: Robert Redford • Quietly confident and self-assured. Blessed with a thoroughbred gait and thoroughly American good looks and ideals, Robert Redford refuses to be type cast as just another pretty face...but he has spent a lifetime growing in to the role of national treasure.
42 ETIQUETTE • The Business Dinner • So You’ve landed “The Important Busi-ness Dinner” with the big client or the new boss. Visions of “Mad Men” come to mind. How did they do it?
44 FEATURE • Jamar Rogers, Infinite Possibilities • Jamar Rogers, finalist on the NBC hit show “The Voice”.
48 LIFESTYLE • Books Inspiring Gentleman Should Read • GENTLEMAN - A Timeless Guide To Fashion, by Bernard Roetzel, BESPOKE - The Men’s Style Of Savile Row, by James Sherwood, DRESSING THE MAN - Mastering The Art Of Permanent Fashion, by Alan Flusser
50 VISUALS • Model /Actress Jes Meza • Her smile and welcoming demeanor will draw you in, giving you the feeling you that you have known her for a long while.
52 TASTE • Recipes For The Soul • From Celebrity Chef Brian Hill
54 LIFESTYLE • Chess…A Gentleman’s Past Time • Forget about the World of Warcraft or Knights of Honor when you think of a game to play, think of Chess.
56 LIFESTYLE • Why Do Women Love A Man In A Suit? • Though the ages, men have worn different variations of what we call the business suit, or as it was called when it was created, the lounge suit.
FIT
• FAB
RIC
• COL
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F E A T U R E D
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Uptown to Downtown
Times are changing and men are tak ing
a look at themselves and have begun to
dress up again, f rom the new found speak-
eas ies in Chicago and LA to the h ipster
c lubs in New York and At lanta. Men are
tak ing a look at themselves and have
real ized that t imes are changing and i f
you want to stay re levant in the bus iness
wor ld you must change with the t imes.
No longer i s wear ing sneakers , jeans and
a t-shirt acceptable to a bus iness meet ing
anymore, unless you are a rapper s igning
a record deal or working in construct ion.
Today ’s bus inessmen care about their
presentat ion, tak ing trends from the past
and merging them with the sty les of to-
day. Bowties and t ies are in sty le and can
be seen a l l across the country f rom young
men to o ld. Suits are being purchased
not only to wear as an ensemble but as
separates that can be mixed and matched
with other i tems both dressy and casual in
their wardrobe.
Uptown to Downtown from c i ty to c i ty,
men are seeking out the sty les that f i t
their l i fe best . You don’t have to have a
lot of money to look good. Just take a mo-
ment to learn about the d i fferent choices
and sty les you now have in men’s c lothing
today. I f you take pr ide in your appear-
ance and get the r ight f i t of c lothing , you
wi l l be treated di fferent and you get the
respect you deserve.
ON THE COVERF E A T U R E D
Models:Brett Copeland • Mark FrydryschowskiTravis Thomas • Jaquann Harrison
Represented by Rage Models www.RageModels.com
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F E A T U R E D
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Suit-Naked Suits by Albert MingBlazer-Albert Ming Shirt- Michael FerreraNeck Tie-Michael FerreraSlacks- Albert MingShoes-Tsubo Wexler II
Suit-Tallia Orange 3pc SuitBlazer- Tallia OrangeShirt- Michael FerreraAscot -EkqualyteDress Slacks- Tallia OrangeShoes-Generic Man
Suit-Tallia Orange 3 pcs Black & White Pin Stripe-Blazer-Tallia Orange
Shirt- KEP White Oxford ShirtNeck Tie-Michael ShannonDress Slacks- Tallia Orange
Shoes-Tsubo Wexler II
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F E A T U R E D
UPTOWNSuit- K.E.P Double Breasted Wool Suit avail.Klein Epstein & ParkerBlazer- Klein Epstein & ParkerShirt- Klein Epstein & ParkerDress Slacks- Klein Epstein & Parker Shoes-Generic Man Wing ManHat- Goorin Brothers-goorinbros.com
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Blazer: KepShirt:KepTie:Michael FerreraPocket Square:Gemelli
Blazer:KEPShirt:KEPBowtie:Michael ShannonPocket Square:Michael Ferrera
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Blazer, Shirt, Tie & Pocket Square:KEP
Blazer, Shirt, Tie &
Pocket Square:Gemelli
DOWNTOWNModels:Travis Thomas BrettCopelandMark FrydryschowskiJaquann Harrison
Represented by RageModels.com
Your L i fe - L ive I t Video
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