August Man SG - Issue 184

In this issue

December is a time of thoughtfulness and reflection. Reconsidering long-held bias is the duty of all gentlemen; we should take stock of our intellectual positions on everything: Take Hublot for example; are serious they serious watchmakers and in researching our cover star (p. 62), we discovered that indeed they are. in we spoke to model/singer Iman Fandi (p. 56) to hear her perspectives on what is “proper” masculinity.

Even Dior has been getting in the swing of redefining couture for our time, blending Californian skate culture with fashion (p. 16). Prada and Loewe have been hard at work at redefining what we consider luxury as well (p. 54).

As we close, we should also count our blessings for the men and women, the Italian commandos I trained with during the Panerai Experience (p. 40) who stand at the fore keeping geopolitical barbarians at bay as members of NATO. CEO Jeremy Lim also spoke to us on the sacrifices of the generation before (p. 68) that made 50 years of Cortina possible. And what good is all that history, if we don’t honour it correctly? TAG Heuer Heritage Director Nicholas Biebuyck (p. 72) tells us. All this and our Christmas “Awesome” wish list (p. 90) to ease you into 2023.

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IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR. With Russia’s withdrawal from Kherson and global travel in full swing, a sense of renewed optimism underscores the last leg of the year.

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FAIR VENICE WHERE WE LAY OUR SCENE

Californian pop culture meets the spirit of Parisian couture, where Kim Jones’ own fashion sensibilities merge with contemporary perspectives resulting in street couture for Dior Men Spring capsule collection 2023

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BRIGHT-EYED AND BUSHY-TAILED

Duality takes form in Bottega Veneta’s Pre-spring 2023 collection

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THE EXPERIENCE OF THE UNEXPECTED

Ryan Gosling stars in the new Gucci Valigeria campaign recreating the travel accessories Guccio Gucci interacted with as a Porter with The Savoy

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SEEING IS BELIEVING

The rich 160-year heritage of Louis Vuitton as experienced in/Sydney

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To The Abyss And Back

The claim that the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge defies limits is an understatement

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An Open Book

It’s plain to see Bulgari’s majestic prowess as the brand continues its upward ascent into its place in watchmaking with the Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days

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COPPER IS THE NEW SALMON

The new BR 05 Copper Brown and the latest Laureato Copper 38 are two exemplars of a nascent watchmaking trend that is embracing the rich sunset hue

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SMOOTH OPERATOR

\"Operator\" is often used to refer to a member of Special Operations Forces. The Panerai Submersible Forze Speciali Experience Edition is the only watch that gives you that luxury; not of playing pretend but actually embodying the mindset that makes these elite soldiers so special

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AN INVITATION ΤΟ COMMUNE

IF YOU HAVE EVER joined in an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, you would recognise the privilege to be part of a ritual that combines impeccable hospitality, a feast for the senses and an invitation to create or strengthen fellowship.

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Every Meal A Celebration

Warm, impeccable service, boisterous company and comfort gourmet define the élan experience

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MAKING ITS MARK

Can 116-year-old Montblanc lure millennials and Gen Z consumers with edgy leather goods collabs and good old fashioned writing instruments? CEO Nicolas Baretzki outlines a strategy

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Kintsukuroi

Brands like Prada and Loewe are using disruptive ideas to usher a new era of luxury

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AN AUGUST WOMAN

Iman Fandi has famous parents, but she’s hell-bent on carving her own path to the life she envisions

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intermission

There are no rules when it comes to Do whatever you like on your path to of a brand passions like watch collecting. happiness, but let's not tarnish the good name horological simply on the basis of collective bias

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50 Years A Retailer

Cortina Watch CEO Jeremy Lim speaks frankly with Augustman on the state of watch collecting in Singapore and what this bodes for the future of retail

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MODERN HISTORY

Even though the TAG acquisition is ancient history, TAG Heuer’s Heritage Director Nicholas Biebuyck shares why Techniques d’Avant Garde” is still very much part of their DNA alongside its heritage

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Buon Natale!

THIS IS HOW ITALIANS WISH EACH OTHER \"MERRY CHRISTMAS\"; THE GIFT OF AN EXQUISITE TIMEPIECE FROM BULGARI IS SIMPLY ICING ON THE CAKE

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August Man SG Magazine Description:

August Man SG Magazine is the go-to magazine for the discerning Singaporean man. With its focus on fashion, luxury, lifestyle, and culture, August Man is the ultimate guide to living the best life possible.

August Man SG is known for its high-quality photography, informative articles, and exclusive interviews with celebrities, business leaders, and socialites. The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including:

* Fashion: August Man SG showcases the latest fashion trends from the world's top designers, as well as the best places to shop for luxury goods in Singapore.
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