August Ninth
A New York Brand Company
August Ninth is a founder-led company developing refined lifestyle brands and products.
Our work is guided by a simple belief: luxury is not excess. It is intention. It is the confidence that comes from knowing who you are, what you value, and how you choose to move through the world.
We are currently developing our first consumer brand, with a focus on quality, design, craftsmanship, and the rituals that make life feel more meaningful.
More to come.
Mission
We believe the best brands do more than sell products.
They create desire. They build connection. They help people feel more confident in who they are and how they choose to live.
The moments that shape us often happen away from routine: on a trip, around a table, in conversation with friends, or in the quiet confidence of feeling completely at ease.
August Ninth exists to create brands and products that make those moments more memorable, more meaningful, and more deeply felt.
FounderTroy Gorczyca
August Ninth was founded by Troy Gorczyca, a brand builder, marketer, and entrepreneur with more than twenty-five years of experience creating and growing consumer brands.
Throughout his career, Troy has worked across spirits, luxury, hospitality, lifestyle, and consumer products, helping launch new ventures, build global brands, and create experiences that connect with people. His work has spanned some of the world’s most recognized companies, as well as founder led businesses challenging established categories.
Born and raised in California and now based in New York, Troy has long been inspired by travel, design, craftsmanship, hospitality, and the rituals that bring people together. Coastal summers, long weekends with friends, memorable meals, great hotels, and thoughtfully designed products have shaped both his perspective and the brands he hopes to build.
August Ninth represents the culmination of those experiences: a platform for creating products, brands, and experiences that help people move through the world with greater confidence, curiosity, and ease.
The name August Ninth reflects Troy’s birthday and serves as a personal reminder that the most meaningful ventures are often rooted in who we are, what we value, and how we choose to live.
Get in Touch
August Ninth is currently meeting with fabric, product development, and manufacturing partners for its first consumer brand.
We welcome conversations with designers, manufacturers, development partners, brand builders, creators, and collaborators who share our interest in craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and building things that last.
For inquiries, please get in touch.