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In The Buff

Yes, there are some places in the world where taking off all your clothes isn’t restricted to nudist resorts.

Samia Ahad Brings Pan-Asian Cuisine To The Lion City

Samia Ahad brings pan-Asian cuisine to the Lion City.

Paul Rudd, The Nicest Guy In Hollywood

After decades of stardom, Paul Rudd, the nicest guy in Hollywood, wants his world to get smaller.

Great Leap Forward

Just like its iconic bonnet ornament, Leaper, the British carmaker is jumping headlong into the future with new design boss Julian Thomson and its first digital concept car.

Why Elvis Still Matters On The 85th Anniversary Of His Birth

“Fashions fade, style is eternal,” declared the late fashion pioneer Yves Saint Laurent. The legendary performer Elvis Presley, who was born on 8 January 1935, is one of those rare icons whose style influence has outlived their career.

The Power Of Byron Bay

Whether you’re on a quest for some chakra realignment or simply want to get away from it all,this beachside retreat may be the answer to your prayers.

Beautiful Monstrosities

British ceramicist William De Morgan’s fantastical artworks continues Loewe’s arts and crafts-driven capsule collections. And, as creative director Jonathan Anderson tells us, cements the importance of a world beyond just fashion for Loewe.

Taika Waititi Takes On The Marvel, Star Wars And Dc Universes

Following the US$854 million success of Thor: Ragnarok, which he imbued with the boy-in-a-sandbox energy of his irreverent indie films, Kiwi actor and director Taika Waititi takes on the Marvel, Star Wars and DC universes. But first, Jojo Rabbit, a World War II ‘anti-hate satire’ in which he plays a German kid’s imaginary friend: Hitler. (Yeah, that one.)

Bronze Watches Gain Something That Money Cannot Buy

With time and exposure, bronze watches gain something that money cannot buy.

Go West, Young Man

American whisky may be a Kentuckian trade, but other American distilleries are muscling in on it. Here’s the story of one of them.

Joel Kinnaman On How To Turn The Tide Of A Seemingly Bleak Future

There’s a fascination to joel kinnaman when he’s on the big (and small) screen. Off-screen, his own life holds just as much appeal. But what about the parts unseen? We find out more.

The Realest Show On Earth

Reality shows are a dime a dozen. Formulaic and thriving on manufactured drama, they are as many as the flotsam in a sea of televised programmes. The latest addition is Netflix’s Singapore Social: will it rise above the detritus?

A Self Fulfilling Pro-Piecy

Old age starts at 61, say those aged 16 to 24. Nope, it starts at 72, say the 55- to 64-year-olds, according to an IPSOS study. The truth is, age is just a number. With longer life expectancies and a better quality of living compared to our grandparents, we are living in a time when our lives are truly being shaped by our thoughts. So if you think you are young, you’re young. And if you think you are old, you’re old.

The Children Who Know Too Much

Could young prodigies embody a hidden hope for our untapped human potential?

The Youth Will Surprise You

Esquire Singapore speaks to local design label, Youths in Balaclava, to find out more about the enigmatic design collective.

Something To Believe In

For the screen, Ewan McGregor has traversed drug binges, intergalactic exploits and even personified an animated candlestick. As he shares on the new skins he is stepping into, we see the manifold appeal encapsulated in the actor and why the make-believe is not entirely unbelievable.

Losing My Religion

“Trying to keep up with you / And I don’t know if I can do it / Oh no, I’ve said too much / I haven’t said enough.” by REM

Muslims And Sexuality

Being faithful to personal and societal beliefs can sometimes lead to a redefinition of firmly held opinions.

From A Conversation Enabler

Alison De Souza, Speech Therapist

A Glimpse Of Heaven

Although shared by many, faith is a highly personal journey. Thus, we have dedicated this space for one leader of each pillar of faith in singapore to share their stories.

Nights Of Darkness

Each year in June, remote Hobart hosts a unique music and arts festival that gives new meaning to the word ‘culture’.

The Girl Who...

What happens when you have it all? For someone like Mae Tan, sometimes the way forward is to start over.

How Far Would You Go To Get What You Want?

How far would you go to get what you want?

Lucien Clarke - The Trailblazer

British skateboarder Lucien Clarke is shattering glass ceilings and blazing his own trail.

Singapore MarItime - New Nautical Frontier

Navigating the waves of one of Singapore’s key industries.

Unleash Your Greatness

Ukrainian-born photographer Evgeny Popov moved to New York in 2010, but found himself being drawn back to his hometown to pursue a passion project —contrasting boxing with the innocence of youth.

Introducing Tony Soprano

Michael Gandolfini is the late James’s son. He’s also playing a young Tony in next year’s Sopranos prequel, The Many Saints of Newark, his film debut. He sits down with Michael Hainey to discuss his role on HBO’s The Deuce (returning for its third and final season this month) and tackling the character made famous by his father.

The World Is Quiet Here

Mens sana in corpore sano goes the saying. We’ve focused a lot on the body but we’re casting our light on the aspect of the mind. More specifically, how do we slow down our mind in a world that’s always busy? The answer might be simpler than you think.

The Uncommon Pretender - Willem Dafoe

Arguably one of the most prolific and recognisable actors of this generation, Willem Dafoe shows no signs of stopping. But despite nominations, award wins, critics’ praises and an enviable CV, Dafoe would prefer if no one knew who he was.

Mercedes-AMG - Four To The Fore

The Mercedes-AMG GT53 4-Door Coupe is a great car that occupies a very odd niche in the line-up.