In this issue

“I don’t care what you say,” local musician Tim De Cotta proclaims in his song Art Pure. “I’m gonna keep my art pure.”

Picking up from our last issue, we continue our contemplation on art, delving deeper into its role in moulding worldviews and zeitgeists. We look at art as an emblem of boldness, as the flag of rebels against the norm. In this, we stand with the likes of Oliver Peoples (pg.25), Baume & Mercier (pg. 66), Dior (pg. 18) and Giorgio Armani (pg. 20). In the same spirit, we also call to mind that soaring collaboration between Maison Margiela and Gentle Monster (pg. 18)

But art can also be subtle and gentle. Its power can sometimes be understated, but when revealed at the right moment, can be more dazzling than the sun. We see this in Cartier’s Trinity (pg. 26) and the slender Girard-Perragaux 38mm Copper Diamond Bezel (pg. 74).

And true art is eternal. Just ask Loro Piana, who are celebrating a century of inspiration and heritage (pg. 22). Or, read in on our conversation with Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier (pg.54) as she gives us a behind-the-scenes peek at the making of the magnificent Duomètre Heliotourbillon Perpetual.

Tim De Cotta himself is one of our August Men of Tomorrow (pg. 78 onwards) featured this month. We are revealing the first ten of thirty men, in a set that includes the likes of gentleman poet Adam Tie, Grimm & Company founder Benjamin Aryanto, CEO and Co-Founder of Prefer Bean-Free coffee Jake Berber and the deeply talented thespian Shrey Bhargava.

Even travelling can be elevated to an art form, as Skyscanner’s Cyndi Hui tells us (pg. 124). We embody this ourselves in experiences that border on the beatific such as Amanjiwo (pg. 120) and the Belmond Train (pg. 114). The spirit of adventure is also encapsulated in the Breitling Orbiter (pg. 68) and a pair of new Panerai Submersibles (pg. 60). The latter is part of an exciting slew of new timepieces revealed in this month’s Watches & Wonders (pg. 48 onwards).

Just Because A Thing Sounds Good In Theory Doesn't Mean That It's Necessary

Sometimes, it’s only right that the why’ trumps the what’.

2 mins

Like A Slow Boat To China

Belmond Senior Vice President Brand and Marketing Arnaud Champenois tells Augustman that quiet luxury’ is yesterday’s trend. A focus on experiences and stories to tell is heralding a new trend slow luxury.

5 mins

Rings To Rings Is Beyond Three Generations

This Year, Cartier Celebrates 100 Years Of Trinity With A Party Held Across The Three Monumental Cities For The Maison.

2 mins

A Man Of Interest

Singaporean Actor Ayden Sng Is A Pond With Undiscovered Depth.

10 mins

Remember Me For Centuries

Loro Piana celebrates a hundred years of legacy and heritage, built upon the foundation of artisanal expertise.

1 min

How Real Are We Going To Get?

In space, everyone can hear you scream about representation.

2 mins

The Art Of Connecting People With Mandala Club's Ben Jones

For the past few years, Mandala Club has been the site of some of the greatest parties and social events. We look at what makes the social club so brilliantly... social.

3 mins

ART ON WHEELS

RECENTLY SOLD to a mysterious Singaporean buyer, Rolls-Royce presented the stunning coachbuilt Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail.

5 mins

THE SANCTUARY OF THE HEART

Tucked away in the quiet of Magelang, facing the majestic Candi Borobudur and the ring of volcanic mountains, lies the tranquil resort of Amanjiwo, a home for the wandering soul.

5 mins

Wander

Set your mind, body and soul at ease while satisfying your wanderlust..

3 mins

Imamura Has Landed

Chef Imamura Hirofumi’s culinary adventures brought him to our shores in 2022, and with his Philosophy of Five, his reputation has been steadily growing.

3 mins

'PAWESOME'

The epic Moonswatch collaboration between Omega and Swatch finally executes a Snoopy variant with one important addition: a moonphase complication

3 mins

Why Baume & Mercier Deserves Better

INSPIRED BY Pierre Soulages’s Peinture 1986, Polyptyque I Edition from the series Outrenoirs, Baume & Mercier reveals its second unique timepiece, the Hampton Polyptyque Edition — Musée Soulages 10th Anniversary, paying tribute to the artist.

1 min

ABSOLUTE WONDER

Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier takes Augustman through this year’s magnum opus — the Duomètre Heliotourbillon Perpetual.

5 mins

Watchmaking Distilled

With the Patrimony collection, Vacheron Constantin its the quintessence of watchmaking front and centre for Watches Wonders 2024.

3 mins

DON'T GO GENTLY

Maison Margiela and Gentle Monster’s latest collaboration introduces all new eyewear designs that are statement pieces.

1 min

THE CONTEMPORARY

Giorgio Armani’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection revisits the notes of their Italian craftsmanship and rewrites them into a refreshing capsule.

2 mins

Bottega Di Carna's Chef De Champion

Augustman speaks to Chef lan Tan fresh from his impressive triumph at the World Young Chef Young Waiter competition in Monaco.

5 mins

Passion Rising

Christie's Head of Watches Alexandre Bigler on the burgeoning demand from younger collectors and the stratospheric growth of auction values when it comes to vintage timepieces.

8 mins

Swiss Exceptionalism

Tourism is rebounding vigorously after the pandemic, and we are reminded once again that nobody does tourism and especially Hotels quite like the Swiss.

5 mins

The Return Of The Adidas Predator

THE ADIDAS PREDATOR is arguably one of the most popular football boots in the game. It’s the tool of artistry for the likes of legends such as David Beckham, Kaka and Zinedine Zidane.

3 mins

Actor, Fashion Icon, Future Politician?

The enigmatic Desmond Tan on how he juggles his love for fashion, content creation and acting while entertaining fantasies for a remake of a beloved '80s SBC drama The Unbeatables, and maybe running for Parliament some day.

10+ mins

All I Ever Wanted, All I Ever Needed

Hublot pays tribute to Depeche Mode's Memento Mori with a new Spirit of Big Bang.

3 mins

THE MATRIARCHS OF WHISKY

This International Women's Day, we celebrate the women who determine the flavour profiles of our favourite whiskies.

7 mins

THE ART AND THE CRAFT

Metal as canvas - witness heritage artistry through the eyes of Vacheron Constantin.

10 mins

CAN'T SPELL HEART WITHOUT ART

On the occasion of the second edition of Art SG, we speak to UBS Art Advisor Carola Wiese on her views of art and how the UBS advisory functions in their capacity as curators of a family's potential legacy.

3 mins

THE RENAISSANCE MAN

Magnus Renfrew tells Augustman that, \"All art was once contemporary. Artists try to make sense of the world and their place within it,\" and he has been helping Singaporeans make sense of their cultural and aesthetic sensitivities with an annual shot in the arm by way of Art SG.

3 mins

For All Mankind

IN A WORLD where environmental degradation, social injustice and political turmoil seem to dominate headlines, the urgent call for men and women of good conscience and ability to steward our planet and its inhabitants has never been more pronounced.

3 mins

By George!

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Dragon Monotourbillon expresses artistry and symbolism in one incredible emblem of watchmaking prowess.

2 mins

More Than Just Unisex

His? Hers? Everybody's! These bags have transcended the masculine feminine dichotomy.

3 mins

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