Growing up in New York (“fashion mecca to the world”), I was always fascinated with the masculine traits it took to define a man’s style—things such as clothing, grooming, architecture, fitness, financial prowess, jewelry, furniture, watches, cars, fine dining, wine, and spirits…. Anything having to do with style and decorum.
I would engross myself in magazines such as GQ, Men’s Health, Esquire, Architectural Digest, Forbes, The New Yorker, and many others—this could be a reason I always desired to start my own men’s magazine.
When it comes to style, you are either born with it or you have to be educated.
I think back to a hilarious segment in the movie Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with Michael Cain and Steve Martin (if you haven’t seen this movie, guys, it’s a must-see, very funny!).
Michael Cain’s character is a successful con artist educating Steve Martin’s character on how to be a proper gentleman. He educates him on everything from dress to dining, even how to carry himself with poise and confidence, and refines him from being a brash bumbling buffoon into a classy and elegant gent.
When we think of class and elegance, defined with manliness, you might think of fictional men like James Bond (specifically Sean Connery), or the characters portrayed on the silver screen by Gary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, Sidney Poitier, Gary Cooper, Gregory Peck, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Robert Redford, George Clooney, or Johnny Depp, just to name a few. These men are always grouped together as men of elegance, distinction, and refined yet possessing a quit disposition of strength, dignity, and honor.These men are always grouped together as men of elegance, distinction, and refined yet possessing a quit disposition of strength, dignity, and honor.
A man I feel has completely encapsulated this lifestyle and, through his clothing line, decor, and fashion sense, has brought it into the lives of millions is Ralph Lauren.
He has created an empire of elegance and sophistication yet has done so with a “relaxed twist” and air of confidence that transforms into simplicity and everyday living, transitioning you into a lifestyle.
As men, we all desire to be the “complete package” and we all aspire to attain it. But where do we start? Admittedly, if we haven’t learned or studied these things—i.e., men’s fashion, grooming, business acumen, fine dining, fitness, and travel—we have to be educated and guided.As men, we all desire to be the “complete package” and we all aspire to attain it.
At MG, we recognize that what is predominant in defining a man is his character, fortitude, and resilience. We encourage and educate men on how to demonstrate discipline, power, honor, and strength, characteristics that will assist in propelling you to be a better man.
However, we also recognize that confidence comes from a feeling of self-worth and well-being, including the things we take into our bodies, the clothing with which drape ourselves, and the people and things surrounding us in our life.
Would you feel confident walking into a executive level job interview if your shirt was untucked, tie was disheveled, and your hair and face looked like you had just crawled out of bed? Or, would you feel more confident if you were well-groomed and wearing a nicely tailored suit that was well arranged and fit your body like a glove?
How we present ourselves can have a strong impact not only on our psyche but also those around us, making a subtle statement that leaves a long lasting impression.
It is for this reason that Modern Gladiator magazine is putting into place the certified “MG Lifestyle” branding. This will consist of education, training, and products/services that reflect the Modern Gladiator lifestyle initiative.
MG will provide not only knowledge and education but bring to you the source of products and services at amazing value and quality that will help you to be the man you desire to be.
In the coming months, we will introduce our partners and affiliates—all of whom we have carefully scrutinized, hand selected, and sampled their products and services—to bring you amazing quality at an incredible value. Hence, the certified “MG Lifestyle” brand.
We look forward to all the new and exciting developments that are transpiring in the world of Modern Gladiator. As always, we encourage everyone to join the brotherhood of gladiators that is revolutionizing the way that men think and interact.
Be the man you desire to be!
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About the Author: Martin Alvarez
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