Finding Meaning In Different Paths

Two groups of individuals from shimmering communities translate forms of expression through unexpected mediums, reasserting that the desire for sincerity and passion is truly a path worth taking, as pieces from the Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Spring/Summer ‘22 collection — the Chore Jacket and Triple Stitch sneakers —reiterates that very mission.

How It All Ends & Begins Again

Creative director Daniel Lee’s final act for Bottega Veneta echoes the triumph of design and the slow-paced values that most brands are often tempted away from.

Hybrid Man

As someone who juggles multiple professions, David Yong has found harmony between each as he navigates various settings.

Rising Again

The former acolyte of Andre Chiang and the maverick behind Sichuan Moon, the golden path of Zor Tan has him reincarnated as the chef-partner of fine dining restaurant, Born.

“But The Poet Persists”

From counterculture to couture, the Dior Men Fall ‘22 menswear collection explores the rose-tinted nostalgia surrounding the Beat Generation of the 1950s, as artistic director Kim Jones riddles it with scintillating details that merge House codes with concepts of the manic teenager.

Homecoming Glory

After a season north of the Causeway, homegrown hero Anumanthan Kumar is back with the Lion City Sailors FC and slated to play in the AFC Champions League campaign.

Light Trails

Not too affected nor afflicted with one’s body heat even when it hits his highest, these fragrances leave a subtle trail on one’s skin.

200 Names, 200 Visions

As part of continual plans to celebrate the bicentennial annivesary of founder Louis Vuitton’s birthday, the House has invited 200 visionaries to realise 200 trunks in their own distinct visual language with a special exhibition set to debut in Singapore this April.

Kim Jones Reveals The New CD Diamond Accessories Line

Artistic director Kim Jones reveals the new CD Diamond accessories line from the menswear Summer ‘22 collection, featuring a new graphic motif that feels surreal in today’s new age of classicism.

A Liberated Youth

Stuart Vevers delivers his dress code of the season by way of skater boys. Effortless, forward-looking and tinged with a sense of rebellion. Shirts are entirely optional.

David Yong Aims To Build A Gateway For Talent To Flow Both Ways

Singaporean entrepreneur David Yong has his sights firmly set on South Korea as he aims to build a gateway for talent to flow both ways.

The Frequencies Of Harmonics

Art is at the heart of Braun Büffel’s latest Spring/ Summer ‘22 collection, as its translation of Ugo Rondinone — the New York based mixedmedia artist widely known for his contemporary paintings and jaw-dropping installations — works render modular dressing to its limits with a range of bags that transforms as wearable art. For the German leather maker, this earnest move towards decisive, clean and conceptual products through art signals a strong return, which will ultimately change the trajectory of the house’s future.

Cassette Bags By Bottega Veneta - Remarkable And Loud

The Cassette bags by Bottega Veneta is remarkable and loud — a contract to former creative director Daniel Lee’s off centre ambitions at a house so discrete it amounted to a whisper.

Change Is The Only Constant: The Dawn Of Our New Cultural Era

Across the menswear Spring/Summer ’22 season, designers have explored how our relationship with dress has evolved as it attempts to indulge in a new, still undefined cultural era poised by abrupt changes as a result of the pandemic — which poses the question: what is fashion’s place in our lives today?

Becoming Yeule: Getting To Know Our Glitch Princess

Glitch Princess, the second full-length record from London-based Singaporean singer, songwriter and producer, Yeule, is an extensive compilation of electronic sounds that grapples with organic, human emotions — a performance of the industry’s best exemplar of conceptual music-making.

J-Hope Feel The Hope

Relishing in hope and delight for the future.

In The Spotlight

At Sol & Luna, first comes the view. Next, its expansive all-day menu and finally, the food from four corners of Europe as served by Felix Chong, the restaurant’s Head of Culinary Developments and 1-Group’s Executive Sous Chef.

Jin - Love Yourself & Just Go

Jin’s message of support in the new year — for those preparing for a new beginning.

V like a sunset

Something new and pure every day. Things that are overlooked by some and fascinate others, and all the more beautiful.

ON THE OUTSIDE, LOOKING IN

As we race towards a new decade, Men’s Folio Model Of The Year 2021 Winner, Harvinder Singh reflects on his journey and reveals his hopes for the future.

SUGA over the horizon

SUGA’s dreams constantly evolve.

RM release, realise, real, me

The experience of realising oneself, breaking and being broken. It’s kind of a manifesto for RM to exist as his real self who desires to be liberated.

Jung Kook 2:00 AM

Jung Kook’s time drawing a hexagon.

Jimin brighter

Always dreaming and running towards his dream, Jimin’s day shines brighter than yesterday.

Empire Of The Sun

On a sunny island sits the Hilton Singapore Orchard, the glittery new diamond of the Hilton empire. Here, Cedric Jaccard (partner and creative director at Avalon Collective) and Cedric Nubul (general manager of Hilton Singapore Orchard) discuss the present and future of the luxurious, at times humble establishment we call a hotel.

LVMH Watch Week 2022

LVMH Watch Week 2022 Watch manufacturers under the LVMH Group kicked off a new season of novelties with the LVMH Watch Week 2022. Days leading up to the week were filled with a mix of thrill, anticipation and excitement as we caught glimpses of what the manufacturers had in store for us. Now that the dust has more or less settled, here is a quick roundup of the highlights of LVMH Watch Week 2022

KEEP GOING FORWARD

Joshua Tan demonstrates the spirit of Prospex with the Seiko Prospex SPB143J1.

Of Dazed & Soft Lovers

The Cosmic Cruiser collection by creative director Hedi Slimane brings about the whimsical, chaotic tensions of 14 artists. We speak to four of them about this iconic Celine Homme collaboration.

Luminor Meets Chrono

The Panerai Luminor Chrono combines two of Panerai’s richest heritage and history into a singular expression of fine watchmaking.

The Food of Singapore Malays

11 years of anthropological and auto-ethnographic research has led to a book debut titled The Food of Singapore Malays, a treasure trove of 400 photographs of food and culture around the region and 32 detailed recipes for Malay dishes.