Making their sartorial mark at the intersection of timeless elegance and modern sophistication, these successful Philly gents know the art of style.
Gentleman’s Creative co-owners Adam Gonan and Hunter Vought cut a sophisticated swath at Butcher and Singer.
CO-OWNERS OF GENTLEMAN’S CREATIVE
As content creators focused on men’s fashion, travel and lifestyle, Gentleman’s Creative (gentlemanscreative.com) co-owners Adam Gonon and Hunter Vought know how to make serious style statements. After joining creative forces four years ago to offer up daily luxury lifestyle inspo to their legions of followers, these two have also helped other brands (think Hugo Boss, Montblanc, Four Seasons Hotels, Ritz- Carlton Hotels) build their own following, right out of their Fishtown studio. And while their production studio focuses on creating content that’s very much of the moment, the pair’s collective style is nothing short of classic elegance.
ADAM GONON
THE THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE TIMELESS, PREPPY-INCLINED, TAILORED.
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS BRITISH SUPERMODEL DAVID GANDY.
THIS FALL, THE LOOK I’LL BE WEARING MOST IS A CASHMERE SWEATER, MOLESKIN PANTS AND R.M. WILLIAMS CHEL SEA BOOTS. THESE ARE FALL STAPLES I ’VE WORN FOR YEARS.
MY SIGNATURE DAY LOOK IS A PIQUE KNIT SHIRT WITH FLANNEL OR MOLESKIN SUI T TROUSERS, AND A PAIR OF WHITE LEATHER SNEAKERS OR SUEDE LOAFERS.
MY SIGNATURE EVENING LOOK IS A BUTTON-DOWN OR LONG SLEEVE POLO SHIRT PAIRED WITH DARK CUFFED PLEATED TROUSERS WITH SIDE ADJUSTERS AND LOAFERS, PAIRED WITH A SIMPLE SI LVER CUFF BRACELET AND SI LVER BAND WATCH.
THE MOST TREASURED PIECE IN MY WARDROBE IS MY SUIT TROUSER COLLECTION. MY SUI T TROUSERS WITH SIDE ADJUSTERS ARE ALL SO VERSATI LE AND I WEAR THEM OFTEN AS SEPARATES WITHOUT THE SUI T JACKET.
NO OUTFIT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT A PIECE OF JEWELRY—A WATCH, BRACELET OR NECKLACE WILL ALWAYS COMPLETE A LOOK.
MY MAIN GROOMING ESSENTIALS ARE THE BRAUN SERIES 9 PRO, A WIDE TOOTH COMB, LE LABO STYLING CONCRETE AND A SIMPLE NAI L CARE K IT.
MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS GREEN IRISH TWEED BY CREED. OTHERS IN MY ROTATION ARE BULGARI, MONTBLANC AND TOM FORD.
THE TITLE OF MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BEADAM GONON: OFF THE CUFF.
HUNTER VOUGHT
THE THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE TIMELESS, TIMELESS AND TIMELESS.
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS DAVID BECKHAM. I’VE ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO HIM WHEN IT COMES TO SUITING.
THIS FALL, THE LOOK I’LL BE WEARING MOST IS A MERINO WOOL TURTLENECK AND A CIRCULAR WOOL FLANNEL SUIT, PAIRED WITH DRESS SOCKS AND LOAFERS.
MY SIGNATURE DAY LOOK IS A JOHNNY COLLAR POLO WITH DRESS TROUSERS AND SNEAKERS OR LOAFERS, DEPENDING ON THE DAY.
MY SIGNATURE EVENING LOOK IS A BLACK BUT TON-DOWN SHIRT WITH KHAKI DRESS TROUSERS AND BLACK HORSEBIT LOAFERS.
THE MOST TREASURED PIECE IN MY WARDROBE IS MY ENZO CUSTOM SUIT MADE FROM A BEAUTIFUL LORO PIANA FABRIC, WHICH I WORE TO PROPOSE TO MY FIANCE.
NO OUTFIT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT A WATCH. I FEEL NAKED WHEN I WALK OUT THE DOOR NOT WEARING ONE. MY GO-TO HAS BEEN THE GRAND SEIKO SBGJ203.
MY MAIN GROOMING ESSENTIALS ARE CREMO ITALIAN BERGAMOT BODY WASH AND AMERICAN CREW MATTE CLAY. MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS TOM FORD EBENE FUME.
THE TITLE OF MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE HARD WORK ALWAYS PAYS OFF.
FS Investment’s Michael Newmuis always looks dapper while giving back to the community through volunteerism, charitable giving and nonprofit board service.
HEAD OF IMPACT AT FS INVESTMENTS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FS FOUNDATION
Driving philanthropic and civic engagement efforts as Head of Impact at FS Investments (fsinvestments.com), a global alternative asset manager of over $75 billion in assets, and Executive Director of the FS Foundation, Michael Newmuis is no stranger to always looking boardroom- ready. And as a fierce LGBTQ+ advocate and recipient of the inaugural Jeff Guaracino Legacy & Spirit Award by the Philadelphia Gay News, he always maintains one foot in the doors of the communities he serves—and his style reflects that accessibility and adaptability. And while this cross-sector exec appreciates timeless pieces and tailored clothing, nothing beats him knowing that his efforts contribute to the betterment of society.
THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE SMART, BALANCED, CONFIDENT.
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS JALEN HURTS FOR EFFORTLESSLY BLENDING GAME-CHANGING COLORS WITH CLASSIC, CLEAN LINES.
THIS FALL, THE LOOK I’LL BE WEARING MOST IS TRAVEL-READY ATTIRE THAT WEAVES SOPHISTICATION WITH COMFORT TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF MY ON-THE-GO LIFESTYLE.
MY SIGNATURE DAY LOOK IS A WELL- FITTED NAVY BLAZER PAIRED WITH A CRISP WHITE SHIRT AND TAILORED TROUSERS.
MY SIGNATURE EVENING LOOK IS A B LACK DINNER JACKET AND BOW TIE FOR FORMAL EVENTS OR A DARK BLAZER WITH DENIM FOR A MORE RELAXED SETTING.
THE MOST TREASURED PIECE IN MY WARDROBE IS MY DAVID YURMAN ENGAGEMENT RING, AN ENDURING SYMBOL OF THE BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE.
NO OUTFIT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT PERSONALITY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL—WHETHER IT’S A POCKET SQUARE OR THE PERFECT SHOE.
MY MAIN GROOMING ESSENTIALS ARE A GOOD QUALIT Y FACIAL CLEANSER, MOISTURIZER AND A RELIABLE RAZOR FOR A CLEAN, POLISHED LOOK.
MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS GREEN IRISH TWEED BY CREED, A PERENNIAL FAVORITE THAT EXUDES WOODY FRESHNESS AND CLASSIC APPEAL.
THE TITLE OF MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE SUMMIT FORGING ABOVE & BEYOND COURAGEOUSLY.
Entrepreneur Momin Sheikh’s style skillfully walks the line between approachable and professional.
MANAGING PARTNER AT FRANKEL MANAGEMENT GROUP
Serial entrepreneur and real estate developer Momin Sheikh may have spent the first half of his career in finance, buttoned up tight in navy suits, but now that he’s out on his own, running Frankel Management Group (fmcliving.com) and spending time on his nonprofit commitments—he’s co-founder of Friends For Good Philadelphia and a board member of Down North Treehouse and Carelink—he dresses to be fashionable and comfortable on his own terms. A native of Pakistan, he credits the adversity he’s faced and handful of failures he’s endured as some of his strongest assets—and his unique combination of grit, tenacity and consummate approachability is reflected in his personal style.
THE THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE BOLD, REFINED, CLASSIC.
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS DANIEL CRAIG AS JAMES BOND. I APPRECIATE THE TIMELESS SOPHISTICATION OF HIS WARDROBE.
THIS FALL, THE LOOK I’LL BE WEARING MOST IS THE ENDURING BURBERRY TAN OVERCOAT. IT’S A CLASSIC PIECE THAT RESONATES WELL WITH MY CONTEMPORARY APPROACH.
MY SIGNATURE DAY LOOK IS JEANS, A CRISP T-SHIRT, A WELL-TAILORED BLAZER AND A PAIR OF JORDANS.
MY SIGNATURE EVENING LOOK IS A SHIRT AND JACKET BY MY FRIEND AND CUSTOM TAILOR JAY AMIN, PAIRED WITH DARK JEANS. I ADD LOAFERS TO POLISH THE LOOK UP A LIT TLE, WHI LE KEEPING IT COMFORTABLE.
THE MOST TREASURED PIECE IN MY WARDROBE IS MY CARTIER TANK WATCH WITH A BURGUNDY ALLIGATOR BAND, WHICH WAS A GIFT FROM SOME OF MY CLOSEST FRIENDS.
NO OUTFIT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT A GOOD HAIRCUT.
MY MAIN GROOMING ESSENTIALS ARE SIMPLE AND EASY. I USE A BEARD BUTTER FROM JACK OF BEARDS TO KEEP MY SKIN MOISTURIZED AND BEARD LOOKING GOOD. MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS LOUIS VUITTON LES SABLES ROSES.
THE TITLE OF MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE THIS S * ** WASN’ T EASY!
Alessandro Picardi serves up unforgettable experiences at Jean- Georges Philadelphia.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER AT JEAN-GEORGES PHILADELPHIA
As assistant general manager of Jean-Georges Philadelphia (jean-georges.com), Milano-born Picardi sits high atop the city skyline at the Four Seasons Philadelphia, where he credits his personal presentation as an integral part of establishing a connection with his patrons and cultivating an atmosphere of sophistication. Believing that style serves as a powerful medium through which he conveys not only his individuality, but also the distinguished character of the restaurant and hotel, he’s truly a living embodiment of the Four Seasons’ ethos. Today, he calls a transformed Catholic church in Brewerytown home, but his Italian upbringing and sense of global wanderlust still inform his every style move.
THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE TIMELESS, SOPHISTICATED, YOUTHFUL.
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS UNDOUBTEDLY RALPH LAUREN.
THIS FALL, THE LOOK I WILL BE WEARING MOST IS SOMETHING THAT EMBRACES THE ELEGANCE AND VERSATILITY OF MASSIMO DUTTI.
MY SIGNATURE DAY LOOK IS A REFINED COMBINATION OF NEUTRAL SLACKS PAIRED WITH A POLISHED POLO SHIRT.
MY SIGNATURE EVENING LOOK IS A TAILORED PAIR OF PANTS PAIRED WITH A CRISP, WELL-FITTED SHIRT.
THE MOST TREASURED PIECE IN MY WARDROBE IS MY RALPH LAUREN SUIT–IT’ S A TIMELESS INVESTMENT THAT EXUDES CONFIDENCE.
NO OUTFIT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT THE FINISHING TOUCH OF A METICULOUSLY FOLDED POCKET SQUARE.
MY MAIN GROOMING ESSENTIALS ARE A COMPREHENSIVE SKINCARE ROUTINE AND A WELL-CHOSEN COLOGNE .
MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS THE CAPTIVATING FRAGRANCE OF ACQUA DI PARMA.
THE TITLE OF MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE MY MISADVENTURES! THE REAL STORY OF A TRAVELER.
Photography by: PHOTO BY TOM WERNER/GETTY; JUSTIN JAMES MUIR; RICHARD FFRENCH; JONATHAN ARENA; MARY BLANK, WINDBORNE CO.
