How Maison de Haj makes a difference through Project Gentleman

As a master tailor Haj Gueye knows how fashion is able to raise the profile of a person and how one piece of finely crafted clothing can be nothing short of life-changing. It's this side of fashion Haj employs in his philanthropic efforts as part of Project Gentleman, an initiative that aims to bolster the image of young men from minority communities in Chicago.

Jermaine Lawrence Anderson, founder of the I AM A GENTLEMAN, the organization behind Project Gentleman, mentions that the idea involves making young African-American men like who they see in the mirror. This positive self-image will in turn result in these boys becoming productive members of society. One of the activities under Project Gentleman is making sure that graduating young men march in fine tuxedoes to end their time at school on a high note.

Of course, aside from contributing his sartorial knowledge, Haj Gueye also participates in the mentorship program component of Project Gentleman. This initiative also involves workshops and seminars in order to bolster the boys' leadership knowledge and skills. Things that Haj demonstrates as CEO of Maison de Haj and in his daily life.

Haj Gueye gained his passion for suits and fashion from his father, a known master tailor in their home country of Senegal who made suits for royalty. His talents brought him to the attention of Gianni Versace, who influenced Haj in his journey to master the craft. Haj Gueye