The Dandies Project

Minneapolis, MN, March 23, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Dandies Project is proud to announce its official launch on April 5, 2014 at Handsome Cycles in downtown Minneapolis located at 115 Washington Avenue North.

The Project began with a portfolio of photos which highlight the positive impact men of color have brought to their own community, not only doing it with a sense of purpose but a sense of style.

Event producer and philanthropist, Richard Moody set out with this idea and brought it to two Minneapolis businesses: Playfessionals, a networking company merging professionals with business, and Handsome Cycles, a Minneapolis lifestyle brand dedicated to creating the best bicycles and experiences in the cycling world. Other local businesses that joined the Project include Renee Larson, owner of the Bow Tie Shoppe, for her passion in design and styling and Susan Swanson owner of Style by Susan, which does makeup artistry. Nick Gallop of Gallop Studios, was enlisted for his work in photography and used his modern style to highlight the Dandies of this coffee table book. EXIT Realty Metro was added as a financial sponsor and for overall project coordination.

By definition a Dandy is: A gentleman who places particular importance upon physical aesthetics refined in language and leisurely hobbies, his life is pursued with the importance of individuality while having a driven purpose. From this concept The Dandies Project was born.

This year’s release features these selected Dandies: Amara Solomon Kamara; Nicholas Hooks; Dane Edward Johnson; Justin Parker; Chris McDuffie; Bryon Shannon; Jamel Harris; Richard Moody; Raynardo Williams; Keith Dorsett; Corey Nicolas Collins; Ini Iyamba; Will Shuford; Dennis Spears; Reuben Thompson-Amartefio; Thomas Love; and Darryl Carter.

The Dandies launch event will begin at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 5th, providing an opportunity for attendees to meet and visit with each of the featured individuals. Attendees will be able to preview and pre-order this coffee table book. A portion of the profits from the books’ sales go to benefit local nonprofit assistance programs for education and literacy of young adults in our community. Live entertainment and refreshments will be offered at the launch.

“The energy and excitement around this release is quite exciting, giving many in the metro an opportunity to share their visions and dreams,” stated Moody. The Dandies Project is proud to announce its official launch on April 5, 2014 at Handsome Cycles in downtown Minneapolis located at 115 Washington Avenue North.

The Project began with a portfolio of photos which highlight the positive impact men of color have brought to their own community, not only doing it with a sense of purpose but a sense of style.

Event producer and philanthropist, Richard Moody set out with this idea and brought it to two Minneapolis businesses: Playfessionals, a networking company merging professionals with business, and Handsome Cycles, a Minneapolis lifestyle brand dedicated to creating the best bicycles and experiences in the cycling world. Other local businesses that joined the Project include Renee Larson, owner of the Bow Tie Shoppe, for her passion in design and styling and Susan Swanson owner of Style by Susan, which does makeup artistry. Nick Gallop of Gallop Studios, was enlisted for his work in photography and used his modern style to highlight the Dandies of this coffee table book. EXIT Realty Metro was added as a financial sponsor and for overall project coordination.

By definition a Dandy is: A gentleman who places particular importance upon physical aesthetics refined in language and leisurely hobbies, his life is pursued with the importance of individuality while having a driven purpose. From this concept The Dandies Project was born.

This year’s release features these selected Dandies: Amara Solomon Kamara; Nicholas Hooks; Dane Edward Johnson; Justin Parker; Chris McDuffie; Bryon Shannon; Jamel Harris; Richard Moody; Raynardo Williams; Keith Dorsett; Corey Nicolas Collins; Ini Iyamba; Will Shuford; Dennis Spears; Reuben Thompson-Amartefio; Thomas Love; and Darryl Carter.

The Dandies launch event will begin at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 5th, providing an opportunity for attendees to meet and visit with each of the featured individuals. Attendees will be able to preview and pre-order this coffee table book. A portion of the profits from the books’ sales go to benefit local nonprofit assistance programs for education and literacy of young adults in our community. Live entertainment and refreshments will be offered at the launch.

“The energy and excitement around this release is quite exciting, giving many in the metro an opportunity to share their visions and dreams,” stated Moody.