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<figure id="figure-vw6q7s8ldnmeop3vn0" data-full-width=""><img id="vw6q7s8ldnmeop3vn0" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/agNQu7ylbvRTr14v4TVpkU1Jg74Hz7nCSCkcJO2ViSWUHfexUrEsxEerMgSCeK9r.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 100% undefined%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="100%" data-positiony="undefined%" data-fullwidth="true" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/agNQu7ylbvRTr14v4TVpkU1Jg74Hz7nCSCkcJO2ViSWUHfexUrEsxEerMgSCeK9r.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 100% undefined%;"></figure><h2><strong>This isn’t fashion—it’s strategy.</strong></h2><p>The Hank Luciano brand is in motion. Built for people who move with precision and elevate through presence, it blends luxury fashion, street culture, and a cinematic mindset into a focused mix of designer eyewear, HL-branded eyewear, tactical streetwear, and signature pieces.</p><h2><strong>Funding and Launch Path</strong></h2><p>This project moves when the people move. Production begins once—and only if—we successfully fund our crowdfunding campaign. <strong>A successful campaign will kick off:</strong></p><ul><li>Official production for the graphic novels</li><li>Development of the film</li><li>Manufacture and fulfillment for HL-branded eyewear and curated designer frames</li><li>Initial runs of tactical streetwear and signature fedoras</li><li>Expanded merchandise, packaging, and supporting infrastructure</li><li>Additional StoneGate Cinematic Universe initiatives</li></ul><h2><strong>Eyewear: Luxury to Everyday</strong></h2><figure id="figure-8rtgc7mvgsmeoo12tq" data-full-width=""><img id="8rtgc7mvgsmeoo12tq" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/23vbYLGiz7jzLAy8W6zaOYixEVRMMhfakNwLs1GIgJ6gVmb3WY9MhRNl9pfk86Vn.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 95% undefined%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="95%" data-positiony="undefined%" data-fullwidth="true" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/23vbYLGiz7jzLAy8W6zaOYixEVRMMhfakNwLs1GIgJ6gVmb3WY9MhRNl9pfk86Vn.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 95% undefined%;"></figure><p>At its core, Hank Luciano is an Eyewear Retail and Optical concept designed to cover every lane.</p><p><strong>Designer Labels</strong></p><p>- Cartier — gold accents, prestige energy<br>- Gucci — loud when needed, clean when it counts<br>- Chanel — understated power, timeless lines<br>- Versace — high-drip presence<br>- Burberry, Dior, Tom Ford, Prada — each frame chosen for the Luciano mindset: silent status.</p><p><strong>HL-Branded Eyewear (House Line)</strong></p><figure id="figure-unbgp6pt3lmeooltu1" data-full-width=""><img id="unbgp6pt3lmeooltu1" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/10lsE9JUfpc5MsMCYkMoM8RE7yOuheVsJ27RIdAo32apC4pHU2hI9px6OFY0BqYv.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 100% undefined%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="100%" data-positiony="undefined%" data-fullwidth="true" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/10lsE9JUfpc5MsMCYkMoM8RE7yOuheVsJ27RIdAo32apC4pHU2hI9px6OFY0BqYv.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 100% undefined%;"></figure><p>Modern silhouettes engineered for daily movement—lightweight acetates and metals, low-profile branding, polarized and prescription-ready options, blue-light and anti-glare coatings, and colorways tuned to the Luciano palette. Presence without shouting.</p><p><strong>Authenticity First</strong></p><p>All product will be sourced through authorized channels and trusted distributors. Genuine. Documented. No secondhand resellers, no knockoffs.</p><p><strong>Everyday Essentials</strong><br></p><p>Clean, affordable optical frames • prescription and non-prescription • blue-light protection • profiles for work, weekend, and low-key movement.</p><h2><strong>Footwear: Casual Activewear, Designer Sneakers, Boots &amp; Branded Clogs</strong></h2><p>Built for men and women who move.</p><ul><li>Casual Activewear Footwear (Unisex): everyday trainers and slip-ons with cushioned insoles, supportive midsoles, and slip-resistant outsoles tuned for wet asphalt.</li><li>Branded Clogs (Crocs): select Crocs® styles with a clean, HL-lean aesthetic; optional HL charm pack and muted colorways.</li><li>Designer Sneakers: curated pairs from select designer houses; neutral, disciplined palettes; comfort-first builds for travel and long days.</li><li>City Boots: tactical-inspired ankle boots with stable, chunky soles; weather-resistant uppers; low-glare finishes.</li></ul><p>Crowdfund Unlock: sample runs, first colorways, and exclusive bundle tiers (including footwear options) activate with campaign success.</p><h2><strong>Apparel and Merch</strong></h2><h3><strong>1. Core Merch Line (Everyday Casual + Streetwear)</strong></h3><ul><li>Signature fedoras — premium wool felt or lightweight seasonal versions (black, charcoal, dark navy). Minimal interior branding with a hidden tag nod to StoneGate Cinematic Universe or District Files.</li><li>Streetwear tees and polos — clean, minimal, subtle embroidery using District marks and Black Signal iconography.</li><li>Slim cargo and tailored joggers — upscale cuts, versatile for men and women.</li><li>Bomber jackets and long coats — inspired by Hank’s trench silhouette, adapted for daily wear.</li></ul><h3><strong>2. Classy Grown-Man/Woman Pieces</strong></h3><ul><li>Minimalist knitwear — fitted sweaters and turtlenecks in monochrome palettes.</li><li>Slim-fit button-ups — casual-dress shirts with subtle micro-patterns referencing districts like Neon Row or Crestmoor.</li><li>Wool overcoats and leather jackets — timeless, luxury-inspired pieces tied to Hank’s aesthetic.</li><li>Accessories — sleek wristwatches, slim belts, modern eyewear, refined gold chains as a nod to Hank’s signature.</li></ul><h3><strong>3. Fedora Line (Hero Piece)</strong></h3><ul><li>The Luciano Fedora — premium fedora line under the Hank Luciano name.</li><li>Everyday Classic — matte-black wool, modern fit, simple band.</li><li>Collector’s Edition — limited drop with embossed BHL or District Files branding on the inside lining.</li><li>Seasonal Drops — suede, felt, or lightweight summer versions in subtle muted tones.</li><li>Packaging: presented in a collector’s hat box designed like an Obsidian Systems case file.</li></ul><h3><strong>4. Premium Drops</strong></h3><p>District Fedora Series — each fedora inspired by a different district (BleakStone Point in charcoal with a rugged finish; Neon Row in black with cyan/red trim, etc.).</p><ul><li>Bundle Editions — Fedora + Graphic Novel + Gold Chain + Poster as a crowdfunding reward tier.</li></ul><h2><strong>Built Into a Bigger Story</strong></h2><p>Every future order helps build the StoneGate Cinematic Universe—the world behind Hank Luciano. You’ll be fueling the Becoming Hank Luciano graphic novel series, cinematic development tied to StoneGate City, and the expansion of a living universe where every character, crew, and safehouse has purpose.</p><h2><strong>About StoneGate Cinematic Universe (SGCU)</strong></h2><figure id="figure-bnxud6u8atmhkptit9" data-full-width="" class=""><img id="bnxud6u8atmhkptit9" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/20KZVXBixR7U6XIgJzvncEhpSxpkmNVfix9OY4dEiY14o539Bd0d9MzwFnpnQLhK.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="true" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/20KZVXBixR7U6XIgJzvncEhpSxpkmNVfix9OY4dEiY14o539Bd0d9MzwFnpnQLhK.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><p>StoneGate Cinematic Universe (SGCU) is an independent transmedia studio and creative production company founded by Adam Dudley — known creatively as Hank Luciano — dedicated to immersive stories told with style, substance, and soul.</p><p>From graphic novels to 3D-animated features, and eventually live-action films, SGCU is laying the foundation for a universe that resonates beyond the screen — one vision, one project, one world at a time.</p><h2><strong><a data-mce-href="https://www.thinkwithad.com/blog" href="https://www.thinkwithad.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">🧠ThinkwithAD - PULSE</a></strong><br></h2><p><strong>Content: </strong>Published by ThinkwithAD - PULSE on the SGCU blog (<strong><a data-mce-href="https://www.stonegateuniverse.com/blog" href="https://www.stonegateuniverse.com/blog">District Logs</a></strong>).</p><figure id="figure-v2y0q2lj9mmeoo0dmy" data-full-width=""><img id="v2y0q2lj9mmeoo0dmy" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/31YmKjBkfIRcLCuCEIlrTk7VkL6WHNyHkuVzuzCvvm78bracIsSWAf3nWSW5CZKo.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="true" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/31YmKjBkfIRcLCuCEIlrTk7VkL6WHNyHkuVzuzCvvm78bracIsSWAf3nWSW5CZKo.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure><p><strong>⚠️Disclaimer: </strong>The blog content and creative material published on this site—including characters, events, narratives, and storylines within the StoneGate Cinematic Universe—are fictional and protected under copyright. Any similarities to real people, locations, or events are coincidental unless otherwise stated. All posts and perspectives by ThinkwithAD are for entertainment, world-building, and narrative exploration and do not reflect the views of third parties unless officially acknowledged.</p>

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StoneGate Cinematic Universe (SGCU) is an independent transmedia studio creating crime-tech stories through graphic novels, animation, film, and merchandise. Home of Becoming Hank Luciano — a grounded, cinematic universe built on worldbuilding, identity, and storytelling.

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