We all know how fleeting time can be; in just a blink of an eye, we arrive at the Men’s Folio December/January ’25 issue and are again on the cusp of a new year. This is a season of reflection and renewal, savouring what was and embracing what is to come. The year 2025 is projected to be a challenging one for many, but before grabbing the new year by the scruff of the neck, now is a moment to rest, recharge and rejuvenate. I also want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the team’s effort, passion and dedication from Izwan, Manfred, Charmaine, Vanessa and Erwin for pushing Men’s Folio further than where it was last year.

With art being a mainstay for the November issue for a few years now, the penultimate Men’s Folio issue of the 2024 follows the same path and examines the wide spectrum of art with the theme “The Art of Living”.
 Gracing the cover is South Korean multihyphenate Seo In Guk, who, after spending 15 years in the industry, shares how he has moved away from seeking perfection and that the best kinds of gestures come from none other than oneself. Dressed to the nines in Montblanc and ZEGNA, the 37-year-old exudes a quiet confidence stemming from maturity in the photo shoot. A similar narrative beckons with the other feature personalities, with Thai actor Jes Jespipat rocking Calvin Klein and South Korean footballer Son Heung-Min scoring yet another victory with his regional ambassadorship with Ralph Lauren Fragrances.

Tomorrow is promised to one, plans and blueprints all drawn out — wishes and prayers made along the way. Such is the hope of life. Yet even with this lingering at the back of our minds, we push on to fight for tomorrow because that is the beauty of life and what it is about. October is a special month for Men’s Folio; we celebrate our anniversary as we turn 27 this year. Every time we think we have reached our ceiling, we find a breakthrough. We celebrate the highs and remember the countless steps we have taken — and will continue to take, because we believe tomorrow is guaranteed. 
All anniversaries are special but this takes he cake in recent years as we strengthen Men’s Folio’s regional presence. We welcome Men’s Folio Thailand to the Men’s Folio network, and Stuart Danker as Managing Editor of Men’s Folio Malaysia. The months leading to and the rest of 2025 will be challenging but nevertheless exciting for the Men’s Folio brand.

September is not really a time to “Begin Again”, given the period of the year the month falls in, but that has not stopped us from naming the month’s theme as such. The reasoning behind this is obviously from a fashion standpoint, given Men’s Folio’s DNA; September marks the new fashion season, hence a very apt name for the issue. Of course, there are two sides of the coin to interpret “Begin Again” — optimistically or poignantly. To go again takes great effort, mentally, emotionally, creatively and even physically. If there is any consolation, the end of the year is just about in sight on the horizon, where almost everyone begins afresh again.  

As a homegrown title, the Men’s Folio August issues tend to skew towards homeliness — given that it coincides with Singapore’s National Day. This year’s direction is no different, though we have tweaked it slightly to encompass a broader definition of home across this month’s main features. The Men’s Folio August 2024 theme — “Home” — invites you to delve into the profound significance of the environment you have flourished in.

What comes to mind when one thinks of summer? As the warm embrace of summer envelops us, we find ourselves transported to a realm of endless possibilities and vibrant energy. In the June/July ’24 issue of Men’s Folio, we invite you to embark on a journey of Summer Reverie — transporting to a dreamscape of positivity and optimism. Half the year is gone in a flash, and hopes of ending the year strong are still firmly within our grasp.

While preparing for this month’s editor’s note, a quote from my interview with Laurent Lecamp, Managing Director of Montblanc Watch Division, during my trip to Watches & Wonders Geneva came to mind. “First of all, the key to success is to keep in mind that perfection does not exist. We should always try to touch perfection even knowing we will not manage to,” shares Lecamp when quizzed about managing and encouraging creativity from his team. As cliche as that statement already sounds, it liberates and frees up any lingering pressure to attain perfection in our personal and professional pursuits. With this in mind, I present the Men’s Folio May ’24 issue with the theme, Lightness of Being — a sense of freedom to express ourselves.

Merriam-Webster defines duality — the theme of the Men’s Folio April ’24 — as
“the quality or state of having two different or opposite parts or elements.” At
its purest, concepts such as light and darkness, life and death, stillness and
movement come to mind. Only one can exist in the absence of the other, neither can
be present or absent — that is the beauty of duality. In our daily lives, duality takes a
more pronounced role than we would like to think so. Beauty and ugliness, positive and
negative, liberty and authority, true and false are the bare minimum we contend with. In
the Men’s Folio April ’24 issue, we explore the facets of duality across the magazine.
Gracing this issue’s double cover are MINGI and YUNHO from South Korean boy
band ATEEZ dressed in Onitsuka Tiger. Beyond the stories of fame and life in the
limelight, the cover story tells a tale of fate and friendship with interviews with their
members WOOYOUNG and YEOSANG.

Once again, BIG is back. The annual supersized Men’s Folio March issue tradition continues this 2024 as the Men’s Folio team kicks into full throttle for the year ahead. The Men’s Folio March ’24 issue explores changing narratives around the fashion industry, starting with a concentration of ideas conceptualised by the team.

Thanks to a certain Saint Valentine, we celebrate love in February. The Men’s Folio February ’24 issue is themed Love, First as a nod to putting love and its facets first. What is love; is it that warm fuzzy feeling you get at the thought of that special someone, or perhaps a gesture like leaving cut fruits on the table? I chanced upon a handwritten note by a certain kid, aged 6, and it read, “Love is when you’re missing some of your teeth, but you’re not afraid to smile because you know your family and friends will still love you even though some of you is missing.”

After putting out nine issues so far, it is only fitting to name the Men’s Folio December/January ’24, Celebration. Having surpassed ourselves again this year with monumental projects such as announcing the ambassadorships for our cover stars Mile Phakphum and PP Krit with Dior and Balenciaga respectively, and the PEDRO campaign featuring Hwang In-youp, we close the year with a watershed moment — Men’s Folio’s first ever four-cover release.

In a world where conformity often takes centre stage, the non-conformists amongst us stand as beacons challenging the status quo. In the Men’s Folio November 2023 issue — where art takes precedence and we celebrate it —  we dive deep into the creative journeys of these artistic mavericks and learn about the inspirations that drive them to venture where others dare not.

In a world where the boundaries between reality and the digital realm blur with
each passing day, we find ourselves at an intriguing crossroads where screens
mediate our every interaction, and interpersonal connection has evolved from
handshakes to emoji-laden texts. We celebrate Men’s Folio’s 26th anniversary this
October with the theme U / I, a play on the most fundamental interface of all. Instead
of sophisticated codes that bridge the gap between us and the ever-expanding
virtual universe, we explore the connection between “You and I”. As we navigate
the complexities of modern life, technological advancements have transformed
relationships. We have the ability to reach out to anyone, anywhere, at any time, yet
the question remains: are we truly connected? The Men’s Folio October 2023 issue
explores the nuances and beauty of the human bonds and touches.

This Men’s Folio September 2023 issue takes the theme of Then & Now. In a ceaselessly evolving world, it is essential to pause and reflect on the journey that has brought us to this point. This issue is a tribute to the contrasts, continuities, and transformations that shaped the men’s fashion landscape. Throughout the pages, you will find a collection of stories that bridge the gap between the past and the present, offering a poignant exploration of how our world has evolved. Take this as an invitation through time.

As a homegrown title founded in Singapore, the Men’s Folio August issues tend to be special since it coincides with Singapore’s birth month. For several years, part of the contents have been skewed to take on a local spin, celebrating all things Singapore. This year is no different, and in the Men’s Folio August 2023 issue, themed Hometown Glory, we invite you to delve into the profound significance of home. From cherished memories that shaped us to our evolving identities, this issue celebrates the places that inspire, the people
who love and the essence of who we truly are.

What comes to mind when you think of summer? As the warm embrace of summer envelops us, we find ourselves transported to a realm of endless possibilities and vibrant energy. In the June/July ’23 issue of Men’s Folio, we invite you to embark on a journey of Summer Dreaming, where movement becomes the catalyst for exploration and self-expression.

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.

The theme for Men’s Folio April 2023 issue is ‘Duality’; a theme best exemplified by Thai power couple and business partners JJ Krissanapoom and Thanaerng Kanyawee in Bottega Veneta and Bvlgari. 

Throughout the pages of this issue, you will find a diverse range of stories that dives into duality’s complex — contradictory yet fascinating qualities. From examining the tension between tradition and modernity in a report on novel timepieces by Managing Editor, Asaph Low, to the intersection of masculinity and femininity with the Fendi Peekaboo ISeeU X Cross for the Spring/Summer '23 season by Associate Fashion Editor, Manfred Lu. 

As we move on to the grooming pages, Beauty & Grooming Director, Bryan Goh showcases the art of duality in unorthodox ways of perceiving products — from using bar soaps the same way as one would scent the body with perfume to hair masks that locks in hydration just as skincare would. We have also left no stone unturned in our quest to uncover the various dimensions of duality, even through culture. Associate Digital & Lifestyle Editor, Charmaine Tan investigates the far reaches of design in an interview with the Singaporean participants of Milan Design Week.

The universe began with a bang, not any ordinary one but a big one.
Scientists theorised it as the Big Bang — a hot, dense and infinitely
small point, known as a singularity, rapidly expanded in a massive
explosion approximately 13.8 billion years ago. This expansion caused
the universe to cool and allowed matter and energy to form, eventually
forming galaxies, stars and planets.

In many ways, how things are today mirrors the Big Bang. Societies,
institutions and beliefs began as a theory, a concentration of ideas, and
even hopes and dreams before being brought to life through action and
over time. Men's Folio March 2023 issue takes the theme of Big Bang as
well, firstly as an ode to the Men's Folio March large format tradition. The
issue also explores changing narratives around the fashion industry,
starting with a concentration of ideas and concepts from the Men's
Folio team.

The Men’s Folio February ’23 issue is the curtain raiser for the year. A year filled with endless possibilities, exciting projects and inspiring stories to share. First of which is the February ’23 issue themed Love, First, a play of the word lovers. In this issue, Men’s Folio explores communities where love is expressed in different ways.


A time for celebration, festivities and good cheer; a time for reflection,
internalisation and reset, December holds so much meaning for many as
we arrive at the end of the year. How time flew — especially when much of
normalcy returned after the pandemic — headlined by an influx of events and travel.
The Men’s Folio team huffed and puffed and huffed even more as we finally crossed
2022’s finish line.

Traditionally, art takes the theme of the Men's Folio November issues, but we are taking a more nuanced approach this year. This side step explores collisions as ideas, at times conflicting or contradictory, coming harmoniously together to create art in various guises. It informs this month's theme of Culture Collision as we break it down across the pillars of fashion, watches, grooming and lifestyle.

This October marks an important milestone as we celebrate our 25th anniversary! For the past 24 years, Men's Folio has been at the forefront of fashion as we left our indelible mark on the Singapore media and fashion scene. We embraced the ebb and flow of fashion since the moment Men's Folio started one fateful day in October and took on a spirit of boldness and verve over the years. That same energy and attitude allowed us to navigate the many years to come as we grew and established ourselves as the oldest homegrown men's fashion magazine. 


While it is a joyous occasion, it is incredibly humbling as I reflect on the immeasurable amount of support, help and love Men's Folio has received from many of our advertisers, partners and freelancers over the years. With the rest of the Men's Folio team, namely Bryan Goh, Izwan Abdullah, Manfred Lu, Charmaine Tan and Lance Aeron, and myself, Asaph Low, we would like to extend our deepest appreciation to all of you! We would not have made it this far, and none of these would have been possible if not for the amount of trust and faith shown to us and the renewed vision of Men's Folio since 2018, supporting Asians. Asians became our North Star and continue to be. If we, as a homegrown title, do not lend these people a voice and a platform for their stories to be heard, then who will? It is apparent from the moment you pick up a copy of Men’s Folio and flip through the various sections Celebrities, personalities, creatives and freelancers share a common background and one that we are extremely proud to support.

September has always been a key month for Men's Folio, and this year's edition is no different. There is a greater emphasis on fashion in our September editions, even though fashion is in our DNA. Opulence takes the issue's theme, characterised by luxuriousness, above all its other definitions. While fashion can be categorised differently, there are invisible threads that connect them and luxuriousness or opulence, as mentioned, is one of them.

This Men's Folio August '22 issue acts on it in certain ways, creating a detachment but still being faithful to the Men's Folio DNA. Our Heroes theme, which has served us well for the past few years, takes an evolutionary approach and I’m proud, together with the rest of the team, to share the newest theme for the August '22 issue: “Hometown Glory”. There is a slight hint of regret to move past the Heroes theme, but given what everyone has gone through during the pandemic, that title is befitting of those who have sacrificed selflessly. Yes, Adele does come to mind with our new theme, but it also fits in perfectly with our DNA — to shine the spotlight on local talents who are putting Singapore on the global map.

Our Men's Folio August '22 cover stars Dharni, Tabitha Nauser, Glenn Yong and Shye — supported by Onitsuka Tiger — share their connections with Singapore, and how that has shaped their identity and career. 

The June/July issues of Men’s Folio traditionally mark the start of summer and this is no different. Titled Summer Dreaming, the curation emphasises the coolest or in this case, hottest happenings in and around the fashion world.

Before diving right in, a segway into the introduction of our cover star — Choi Young-Jae of South Korean boyband GOT7. Donning Omega’s latest timepieces, Young-Jae talks about GOT7’s latest EP release, a little about himself and gives fans a little teaser on his latest solo album.

Headlining the June/July ‘22 issue is also the Men’s Folio Grooming Awards led by Deputy Editor Bryan Goh and a panel of six other beauty and grooming insiders. After spending close to five months testing and vetting various products across 68 categories, we are pleased to announce and send our heartiest congratulations to the winners of the biggest edition of Men’s Folio Grooming Awards yet.

The start of June marks the official launch of the highly anticipated Gucci collaboration with Adidas. That is not the only noteworthy news as Pre-Fall ‘22 clothing and accessories from the likes of Bottega Veneta and Prada amongst others are captured through the creative minds of Associate Creative Director Izwan Abdullah and Senior Fashion Stylist & Writer Manfred Lu. Fans of art will be thrilled to learn about fashion’s involvement in the Venice Biennale as the 59th edition of the fair chronicles the intersections of which art and fashion, such as Christian Dior Couture, meet.

Our features of personalities make for great reads as we chat with Zenith’s CEO Julien Tornare about his fifth anniversary with the Swiss watchmaker, the state of the print industry with Jiahui Tan of Fable, and three fledging filmmakers showing at the European Film Festival with the help of contributor Prashant Somosundram from The Projector.

“Fashion is a mirror of the era in which we live,” the late Italian journalist, Franca Sozzani once said. It is a school of thought that extends into every issue we put together, a contemplation of reality and subsequently, an expression of the cultural zeitgeist through our unique lens.

The May issue themed “A New Perspective”, is a redesigned way of seeing and perceiving the world. It is an ethereal vision brought to life not only by the Men’s Folio team but also informed by the point of view of generations of unabashed talents.

Fronting the cover is 24-year-old Singaporean athlete Loh Kean Yew dressed in the iconic Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The history-making badminton player who took home the Badminton World Federation World Championship title gives us an in-depth look into his trajectory thus far and what lies in the road ahead. 

Equally riveting is “In His Orbit” (page 100), a reflection on Buckminster Fuller’s Radical Curiosity: In the Orbit of Buckminster Fuller exhibition housed at the ArtScience Museum. An unpacking of Fuller’s fascinating mind, alongside that of noteworthy contemporary artists, architects, and designers, the feature is a buffet spread for the intellect.  To end, we’ve also sat down with Universal Music Singapore’s youngest signee Syaz Smooth (page 98) to dig deeper into the psyche of a young local artist.
 Through our curation of punchy visuals and beautifully strung together with dialogue, the May issue is representative of a unified inquisition into the life that we, and the many bright minds whom we have collaborated with, have embarked on. Hopefully, this is the catalyst you needed to form your own unique worldview.

The phenomenon of life is a deeply unique experience. An introspective journey that meanders through time only to lead us back to ourselves, it’s a search for solace, a meditative state of mind, and the discovery of our individual significance.

This idea of a phenomenon underscores Men’s Folio April 2022 issue. Leading with the intent to dig deeper into the human consciousness, the team has gathered emotive imagery and stories meant to nudge an afterthought.

Birthed from the same school of thought, one of this issue’s cover subjects decked in Cartier, David Yong is the epitome of a modern hybrid man who juggles multiple professions and has found harmony between each as he navigates various settings.

In timepieces, Asaph Low looked at shapes and forms that go beyond traditional shapes with form watches, from Cartier and Bvlgari to Bell & Ross, Girard-Perregaux and Franck Muller, that set themselves apart from the crowd.

Deep dive into the psyche of a new generation of fashion archivists who are pioneering a new wave in preserving history. In Mechanical sculptures, the Men’s Folio team investigates the fascinating mind of a multimedia artist whose works reside years ahead in the future. Equally fascinating is a think piece that gleans insight into episodic memories – otherwise coined “core memory” by the TikTok generation.

For this special March 2022 issue, Men's Folio delves into the “Extraordinary Magnetism” of fashion, an undeniable allure that ceaselessly draws people in. The beauty of fashion largely hinges on its limitless bounds. No idea is too big. 

Having this in mind, the Men's Folio team stretched its limits with this issue. With over 200 pages of locally produced content, not only is it hefty in its physical format, the ideas explored within the pages are equally weighty. 

 Fittingly, this issue’s cover story, featuring South Korean boy band BTS – undeniably one of the biggest global acts – makes the history books at MEN’S FOLIO as the most extensive cover story to date. The team brings you behind the curtain in our candid chats with each member, clad in Louis Vuitton no less, where we take a walk down their road to fame.  

March is a big month for fashion. With fashion month in full swing, the team launches into a contemplation of the Spring/Summer ’22 menswear collections (from Dior, Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Zegna, Hermes and Saint Laurent just to name a few) on and beyond the runways. As the world trudges along into a post-pandemic world, the team extrapolates the role of fashion in the cultural zeitgeist. What will this era in fashion say about how we live today? 

 On the same riff, Men's Folio examines the effect contemporary society has had on the way men groom themselves. As the lines between timeworn gender stereotypes have blurred, self-care is no longer a domain reserved for femmes, it has become a way of life for everyone.

Lastly, the team also invites you to take a closer look at the highlights of the LVMH Watch Week 2022 and revel in the novelties of watchmaking. The unmatched innovation of watchmakers, just as fashion does, is a testament to bringing out-of-the-box ideas to life.      

As you leaf through the pages of this March issue, you will escape into a realm of unbridled musing and dream of a world that stretches beyond your perceived reality.

Imagination guides us through the ebb and flow of uncertainty and allows us to create and evolve. It is essential for maintaining optimism in this era. Hence, the imagination takes center stage as the leitmotif in this issue.

While fashion finds itself heavily rooted in commerce and consumerism, it’s in equal parts entrenched in creativity and self-expression. Through the highly stylised imagery in “Present, but never in the moment” (p.42), we delve beyond the frivolity of fashion to contemplate the binary ideas of gender. In “Final Light” (p.62), we find Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer ’22 collection reframing the archetypal connections between social dress codes and boyhood. This concept — the lightness of being and joy of expressing one's self — materialises too in a Dior Parfum special with a highlight on Dior Homme Sport, the French House's latest fragrance that proves that flankers can be solid in concept and punchy in weight.  What better way to herald in a new season of watch novelties than with the opening spread of the year focusing on various calendar complications. Time is immaterial but horologists managed to devise nifty complications to record the passages of time.

The search for our cover star led us to Anson Lo, a triple threat in the Hong Kong entertainment business. Glean an insight into his road to stardom, how he pivoted his trajectory from a 12-member boy band ensemble to a solo artist and his roadmap for the future.

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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.
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