MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore Magazine - May 2023

In this issue

A streak of reflection — accentuating or glaring — draws attention in more ways than one. You see it in clothes, bags, watches, jewellery, or even slicked-back hair — even in the subtlest of tinge highlights and intricate details that artisans pour their souls into. The very same philosophy guides the Men’s Folio May ’23 theme High Shine In All Forms. Where we delve into the slightest of sparkles — both figuratively and literally.

In The Now

This month's fashion fix delivers on exemplary qualities in the latest fashion drops.

5 mins

Fashion Ecologies: The Hallyu Phenomenon

What is Hallyu, and why is it challenging the global currents of culture today? How does this wide-reaching wave rewrite the rules of fashion? In this deep dive, we uncover the complex relationship South Korea has with this international phenomenon and where everyone else stands in this conversation.

8 mins

Surreal Symbols & Captivating Craftsmanship

Tod's taps prolific photographer Tim Walker for a dynamic partnership that champions artisanal skills.

1 min

Lessons In Freedom

Loewe recharges its 2023 Summer edition of the Paula’s Ibiza capsule with striking narratives on nostalgia and memories.

1 min

When Dawn Turns To Dusk

Saint Laurent's artistic director Anthony Vaccarello looks towards using spectacle in search of Yves Saint Laurent's original intention by hosting the Spring/Summer '23 menswear collection in Marrakesh, Morocco the city that changed the life of the House's founder.

2 mins

Wonderous Affair

Watches and Wonders Geneva concluded on a high note as participating Maisons brought their A-game for the year ahead. In a exclusive reportage, Men's Folio covers the highlight pieces and intimate conversations with the various Maisons.

10+ mins

Shades Of Chroma

The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades is the Swiss manufacture's latest contemporary step forward to showcase its advancement in chromatics.

2 mins

Form Factor

Cartier demonstrates its mastery of shapes once again as the 2023 novelty lineup reveals a geometric spectacle.

4 mins

Endless Metamorphosis

Bvlgari celebrates 75 years of the Serpenti, an infinite tale of perpetual transformation.

2 mins

Plurality In One Sense

Rong Jake Chen opens up on what it means to be a person-of-colour designing in a white-dominated market and the inspirations and master plan behind the growing popularity of his genderless jewellery label Graedance.

6 mins

A Jester's Act

Two years after she won the Men's Folio Designer of the Year 2021 competition, Miao is back with a new collection that captures and preserves fashion as a platform for social commentary - the designer explains how clothes can construct a sentence that speaks louder than words.

4 mins

What's On The Outside?

For Thai actor and host \"Tay\" Tawan Vihokratana, charming an audience takes more than just pretty looks as fans have gone head over heels over his absent-mind yet authentic demeanour.

7 mins

Generation G

A curation informed by cutting-edge technology, ease of use and a new democratic approach to male beauty.

1 min

Sunny Side Up

The seven entry to the Hermès Jardin collection - Un Jardin à Cythère (A Garden in Cythère) - takes one to Cythera, the Greek island of perpetual sunshine

2 mins

Gentleman's Code

49 years after its launch, the codes of Givenchy Gentleman perfume have evolved according to the House's fashion creative director but its olfactory essence has always stayed resolutely masculine.

3 mins

Slip & Slide

Rub, knead and stroke one's skin to target areas with products that have equally specific properties for a smooth appeal.

1 min

Trip

Summer's simplest trend is all about defining and lighting up the roadmap that stretches across the canvas of the face.

1 min

Glass Tense

Healthy-looking hair has always been desirable, but the brightest manifestation in the present is a megawatt sheen achievable with any style.

1 min

Call For Colour

Law Jia-Jun, an alum of the three Michelin-star Manresa by David Kinch, opens Province a new restaurant celebrating the diversity of Southeast Asian ingredients.

2 mins

The Midas Touch

English fashion designer, Kim Jones once again lends his creativity and this time around to Hennessy.

1 min

The Vertical Divination

As competition stiffens amongst Bangkok’s high-end culinary offerings, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok relishes in gastronomy experiences that strip apart Lexington Avenue’s constrained eating habits with that of Thailand’s easy-going, welcoming and try-it-all culinary style.

4 mins

Old World Charm

Among the sea of modern developments, these boutique hotels stands out from the pack with their one-of-a-kind allure.

3 mins

Where Two Worlds Meet

Project Mondo G is a testament of Mercedes-Benz’s endeavour to venture beyond the automotive territory.

2 mins

Pressure Makes Diamonds

Five participating artists from the Singapore International Festival of the Arts 2023 lineup share what it takes to make art that glows with light.

6 mins

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MEN 'S FOLIO Singapore Magazine Description:

MEN'S FOLIO Singapore Magazine is the authority in men's fashion and luxury lifestyle in Singapore. For over 20 years, the magazine has been providing definitive coverage of fashion, style, and culture for the discerning man.

MEN'S FOLIO Singapore is known for its high-quality photography, in-depth features, and exclusive interviews with celebrities and industry leaders. The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including:

* Fashion: from the latest trends to timeless classics, MEN'S FOLIO Singapore keeps you up-to-date on everything you need to know to look your best.
* Grooming: from skincare to haircare to fragrance, the magazine has all the tips you need to stay groomed and polished.
* Watches and jewelry: MEN'S FOLIO Singapore is your go-to source for all things horological and jewelry-related.
* Travel: discover the best places to travel to, where to stay, and what to do when you get there.
* Food and drink: MEN'S FOLIO Singapore reviews the best restaurants and bars in Singapore, and shares recipes and tips for cooking and entertaining at home.
* Lifestyle: the magazine covers a wide range of lifestyle topics, from fitness and wellness to home décor and technology.

If you are a man who wants to stay ahead of the curve, then MEN'S FOLIO Singapore is the magazine for you. With its informative articles, stylish photography, and exclusive interviews, the magazine is the ultimate guide to living the best life possible.