GQ

GQ, originally Gentleman’s Quarterly, strutted onto the publishing scene in 1931, courtesy of the Apparel Arts group. Known for turning men into style-savvy, dapper dons, GQ is the sartorial bible for those who can tell their Tom Ford from their Target. Defining moments? How about its transformation in the 1980s from a trade rag into the glossy icon of men’s lifestyle? Or the time it put Kanye West in a white suit on its cover, proving the rapper had as much style as swagger? Current valuation whispers in media circles say it's comfortably in the multimillion-dollar range. Accomplishments? Multiple National Magazine Awards, naturally. Scandals? Oh, plenty. Like the time it ranked the "25 Least Influential People Alive," and Donald Trump made the cut. Executives like Jim Nelson and current editor Will Welch have kept the magazine on top, blending high fashion with a dash of irreverence. GQ isn't just about clothes; it's about the life of the modern man—complete with the occasional scandal and always a sharp suit.