Bon Zainal (Co-Founder)
Bon Zainal is a Terengganu-born-Kuala Lumpur-based fashion figure with one global ambition. The Founder of Malaysian Bumiputra Designer Association (MBDA) and Co-Chairman of Malaysia Fashion Week, Bon is widely recognised for almost single handedly reintroducing the sharply-dressed gentlemen culture back into our fashion scene since he created his label in 1995.
He has dressed many Heads of States, Organisation Leaders, Ministers and CEOs earning him the crown of Malaysia’s King of Menswear.
With over two decades of experience in the industry, Bon Zainal has many accolades and awards under his belt, which include the Mercedes-Benz STYLO Fashion Awards 'Designer of the Year 2014' and the Mercedes-Benz STYLO Fashion Awards 'Best Designer Showcase 2015,' hosted by MATRADE.
Bon studied at the prestigious Victoria Institution, and graduated from the School of Fashion & Merchandising in Los Angeles, United States. He was also an adjunct lecturer to MSU’s Fashion Marketing & Special Project and Industrial Advisory Board for Inti College.
Bon is currently living in Kuala Lumpur and continues to pursue his passion to eleganise Malaysian gentlemen.
YM Raja Izz (Co-Founder)
Born and raised in Petaling Jaya, Raja is a corporate strategist by qualification and a thought leader for GC.
He is recognised by many as among Malaysian most influential change advocators for gentlemen way of life, with GC continue to receive numerous awards and recognitions, such as the 25 world's best men's magazine to follow in 2024 by Feedspot.
He studied at Bukit Bintang Boys Secondary School, completed his MBA (International Business) from Putra Business School and recently completed Strategy Certificate from Harvard Business School Online.