In this issue

The recurring theme for the annual Heroes issue has always centred on the idea of community and this August ’20 issue is no exception. If one has not realised it yet, the yearly August heroes issues is the only time in a year when readers will see a group of cover stars.

Leading the third edition of the Heroes issue are Alan Wan, James Kumar, Richie Koh and Vinny Sharp, who engage us in a conversation on the importance of the arts in Singapore on page 42. Associate watch and features editor, Asaph Low’s interviews with them showed that there is no doubt in that for a society to grow, the diversity of alternative voices should be allowed for different ideologies to flourish — and not only through the tried-and-tested route.

The spirit of community cannot be more poignantly put across by contributor, Moji Neshat on page 41. He puts across the South African philosophy of “Ubuntu”, which loosely translates to “I am because we are” and Neshat defines his own humanity through the interactions he had with other people.

The moving narrative defines the idea of Men’s Folio — to put Asian talents and most importantly, our own Singaporeans at the forefront of our content, so that we can continue to stand behind our own talents while giving them a platform to express themselves. On page 56, we unveil the top 10 finalists of the annual Men’s Folio Model of the Year.

Digital editor, Bryan Goh’s interview with Serene Satya Charan on page 108 about how to reconcile with our past, present and future through natal chart readings, rightly puts us in our place — “if we want to move forward into the future, we need to recognise and process the past”.

Our work is not done and there is still much more to achieve. Fashion stylist and writer, Manfred Lu explores the lack of Singapore fashion archiving on page 110. The question begets if we have enough Singapore fashion to even archive in the last five decades since our independence?

Big Heroes Six

Not only are these watches forged by grit, power and strength — they are also instantly recognisable faces.

5 mins

FORMULA 160

TAG Heuer presents the new TAG Heuer Sport Chronograph 44 mm Calibre Heuer 02 Automatic as part of its 160th-anniversary celebrations.

2 mins

UNSUNG HEROES

Nicholas Quek, CEO and founder of Noise Plaster recounts his experience of creating a positive work culture for the migrant worker community in his team.

4 mins

We Can Be Heroes

Moji Neshat, the general manager of Nando’s Singapore talks heroism — a trait he believes anybody can adopt to effect changein today’s world.

3 mins

Walking The Big Talk

In an era where celebrities are held accountable for every action, move or speech, these four artistes here do not just provide lip service, they are making strides and moving the conversation forward.

10+ mins

Food Fight

Amidst the great restaurant fall out of June 2020, these featured ones have not just made it through the battle — they have come out stronger in concept and cuisine.

5 mins

FUTURE SIGHT

Dr Stephen Strange uses it to predict cataclysmic events, psychic Pokémon use it to anticipate opponent’s next moves but Serene Satya Charan uses it to propel her clients into their future while healing past trauma.

7 mins

An Archival Love Affair

While archiving fashion is a detailed and respected discipline in Western countries, local industry change-makers here lean in on why the art of it has only recently surfaced in Singapore and where it will go from here.

4 mins

EASY RIDER

Lighter, faster and more adaptable, there are many new upgrades to like about the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR.

2 mins

Meet Mr Mojoko

Before coining the moniker Mojoko, creating the distinguished collages that infused trash pop culture with the old & historical and becoming the creator of Kult Magazine — he was Steve Lawler.

4 mins

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