In this issue

While many continue to struggle with the challenges of current times, many are taking it all in their stride and turning uncertainty into opportunity. A fine example among the latter group is extreme adventurer Mike Horn. Speaking to Mercedes-Benz about his personal experience of self-isolation and uncertainty. In regard to positive change, we’ve also looked to the Swiss watch industry for inspiration. Despite the cancellation of both of its world trade shows, namely Watches & Wonders and Baselworld, many participating brands have undertaken innovative online strategies for their new releases, complete with virtual experiences. For those who yearn nothing more than to just break free, HBO has brought us the perfect source of escapism in the form of its genre-bending romcom-thriller series, starring Domhnall Gleeson. In our cover story, the Irish actor elaborates on the crossover appeal of the show and his role.

Electricks

Toys from the world of gadgetry

3 mins

DOUBLING DOWN FOR GOOD

The dissolution of the Huawei and Google relationship came as a shock to the tech community. How has this affected the Chinese giant’s newest smartphones?

3 mins

FACE (OFF)

Is facial recognition all it’s cracked up to be? Our images can provide access to a repository of personal information – dare we risk that data being on any device other than our own?

4 mins

NEW SIGNATURE

In celebration of the freedom of expression and artistic creativity, Kim Jones collaborates with designer and iconoclast Shawn Stussy for Dior men’s fall 2020 collection, featuring a new interpretation of the maison’s logo

2 mins

ROLLER-COASTER RIDE

Stay home and break free with DOMHNALL GLEESON as the award-winning Irish actor takes you on the ride of your life in HBO’s romcom-thriller crossover series Run

8 mins

Fortune's Favoured

For a man as accomplished as he is, Anthony Hopkins’ approach to his life and career is uncharacteristically simple

7 mins

POSITIVE ATTITUDE

In his interview with Mercedes-Benz, brand ambassador and extreme adventurer MIKE HORN reveals his view of social distancing through the lens of opportunity, and emphasises the need to “stay positive, stay motivated and live for today!”

5 mins

Essentials

Products from the world of men’s grooming

2 mins

MINI MANIA

Track day fun as MINI Malaysia lays out a fun-filled experience driven by the world’s most iconic automobile

3 mins

PILOT'S VIEW

Inspired by the sophisticated transparent displays of flight data on aircraft windshields, Bell & Ross launches the BR 03-92 HUD

2 mins

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Augustman Malaysia Magazine Description:

A contemporary men’s lifestyle journal that covers the gamut of men’s interests from style, grooming and gadgets to travel, motoring, haute horlogerie and more. Speaking to men of aspiration, on men of inspiration, August Man is the definitive gentleman’s companion to life, available online and on print in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Our omni-channel experience offers video and print interviews with leading stars around the world, insightful opinions by industry leaders and entertaining op-eds by our staff. Under The A-List banner, we also host a series of events annually dedicated to highlighting the magazine’s tenets of style, substance and success. Rounding out each year, August Man Malaysia proudly presents Men of the Year, in recognition of individuals across different industries who have made a difference.