In this issue

After celebrating 200 issues of unwavering fashion reporting last month, Men’s Folio is diving straight into addressing the elephant in the room – fashion being practical. More than ever, “utility” and “function” have become buzzwords in the fashion industry. This gives rise to the “normcore” and “athleisure” trends, which in the previous decade and before were deeply frowned upon by the fashion industry as lazy and uninspiring.

Features and watch editor Yong Wei Jian weighs in on fashion’s obsession with being practical and how it could be limiting creativity (page 52). On the other hand, contributing writer Valerie Wong wants us to consider that perhaps the flip side of beauty is not ugliness but the innate desire to remain practical (page 53).

Fashion shows have bigger budgets than before, but is the fantasy still alive? This is where practicality comes to play. More money is spent on spreading the news to every corner of the world – bigger venues to accommodate as many fashion influencers as possible and all that expensive technology involved in live-streaming.

To be fair, fashion is a business after all. Many times, we lose sight of our beliefs as we get too caught up with the rat race. It is never too late to steer out of the fog and to be smart about it. This is why fashion has seen many collaborations of late to steer it back towards its original narrative of being an artistic commentary on society. In this issue, stylist/writer Sapphire Chin perfectly showcased the power of collaborations in the accessories trend report on page 32.

Balance is so important in life; too much of one thing and things start getting ugly quickly. At Men’s Folio, where fashion is business, we never forget that we are fashion fans first and fashion insiders second, so we pride ourselves in providing the best mix of the popular with the finest. This continues to be one of the biggest reasons behind the continued success of Men’s Folio.

Buzz World

Breaking through the noise to deliver the full scoop on the latest adventures in fashion.

3 mins

Saddle Up

Kim Jones’s trip down memory lane procured a familiar equestrian addition to his breakthrough Dior Men debut collection.

3 mins

Fendi's Latest Addition To The Peekaboo Family – Peekaboo X-L

Fendi’s latest addition to the Peekaboo family – Peekaboo X-Lite – exuded some serious charm in its Spring/Summer ‘19 men’s fashion show debut.

2 mins

Basic Needs

Time-telling need not be complicated when simple functions serve best.

2 mins

Kim Young Kwang Challenges The Entertainment Industry With His Acting chops

Delve deeper into the mind of Korean actor Kim Young Kwang as he challenges the competitive entertainment industry with his admirable acting chops.

5 mins

Vanity Affair

The lowdown on aesthetic treatments that men need to know before embarking on their journey.

2 mins

4 Adventures That You Would Want To Relive Again And Again

Leave mediocre sightseeing to passive tourists and take on enriching, engaging adventures that you would want to relive again and again.

4 mins

How Sustainable Cuisine Can Satisfy One's Hunger Pangs While Protecting Environment

Local F&B establishments show how sustainable cuisine can satisfy one’s hunger pangs while protecting and preserving our environment.

3 mins

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