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Black Men have always set a precedent in my life, especially where fashion, grooming, lifestyle, and aesthetics are concerned. 

Collectively, the patriarchs in my family—along with God, and my Mother—helped to shape my outer vision on the world and played a valuable role in how I chose to show-up (and dress-up). From placing shoe trees in my dress shoes, ironing a crease into my dress pants, tying a tie, starching my collar shirts, and even owning my first tuxedo (a Christian Dior, black satin and wool style that was passed down from my late great-grandfather). 

Those familial reflections and style sentiments, coupled with my vast knowledge and professional industry experience working as a prominent editor for magazines including Essence and Hypebeast, and also contributing to legacy publications including Vogue, Esquire, and GQ—while also being able to style some of the world’s biggest celebrities, including Michael B. Jordan, Swae Lee, Kofi Siriboe, Broderick Hunter, Trevor Jackson and more—increasingly formulated over the years and inspired me to create my own men’s fashion magazine. 

Educationally, my early trajectory in fashion involved learning how to sew, sketch, and create graphic art, which culminated in my becoming a student leader for the fashion, modeling, and runway clubs in high school (Rhapsody Models, at Baltimore City College) and college (FAM– Fashion At Morgan). And while attending my HBCU alma mater, Morgan State University, I also learned the importance of Black historical contributions within media from one of my journalism professors, the legendary Mr. Frank Dexter Brown (who was the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the trailblazing YSB Magazine). 

Gaining first-hand fashion and modeling experience from fellow student colleagues (including Anthony Hodges and Marlon Brown) and applying industry knowledge from early mentors (including Llewellyn Jenkins, Darryl Brown, and Dave White), allowed me to be further well-trained and well-prepared for the fashion world—especially as it pertains to Black men. Moreover, attaining cultivated internships and apprenticeships under the tutelage of Black men who published their own magazines—including Kyle Donovan (NV Magazine), and Iké Udé (aRUDE)—further showed me that my magazine dream was, indeed, possible. 

So, it is with immense pleasure that I introduce to you—and to the world—the premiere of BROTHER Magazine: a sophisticated men’s fashion, grooming, and lifestyle publication that lives at the intersection of style and substance. 

As a digital-first outlet where confidence meets culture, BROTHER empowers readers to stay well-informed, well-dressed, and well-connected.

I invite you to redefine yourself, and subscribe now. 

All the best!  

Sincerely, 

Avon Dorsey 

Founder + Editorial Director

BROTHER Magazine