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New World Order
The onset of the Pandemic forced luxury houses to produce protective clothing for frontline workers and general populations to wear face masks. But as history shows us, fashion has always been shaped by the medical emergencies of its time.
Outside The Box
With work that refuses to be defined by a single medium, artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran is charting new territory— and attracting attention right around the world.
Don't Forget To Breathe
Cheen Chong, mindfulness teacher at COMO Shambhala, guides us to realign body and mind connection through the simplest tasks we do daily.
NICE GUY
HE’S THE GUY YOU KNOW FROM THOSE FILMS YOU’VE SEEN, BUT FOLLOWING MONTHS OF ISOLATED INTROSPECTION—AND SOME SERIOUS WORKING OUT— IT’S CHRIS PANG’S TIME TO STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT. AND HE’S MORE READY THAN HE’S EVER BEEN BEFORE.
A Fashion Collaboration To Redefine The Art Of Collaboration
With design styles so identifiable as to be iconic, these two designers have come together to change everything you thought you knew about them. Here, Virgil Abloh talks exclusively to Esquire Singapore about his collection with Nigo for Louis Vuitton.
Blazing glory
Mike Hadreas ignites the burning passion of Perfume Genius with his latest album, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately.
Smooth Operator
The newest MacBook Air remains crisp and svelte with the latest technology implants.
Grooming
Clarins SOS Hydra refreshing hydration mask (sgd62)
About This Boy
In Hollywood, Nicholas Hoult has talent in spades. But bring him to the Swiss Vallée de Joux and he becomes a child all over again.
Leather Rituals
Esquire Singapore speaks to leather bags and accessories label Omitir Concepts on its latest collection, Sabbath, and why it wants to design a house.
Flights Of Fancy
A quartet of unique Vacheron Constantin timepieces puts an artistic spin on the term ‘bird watching’.
The Other Guys
Swiss watchmaking may be the gold standard, but looking further afield could turn up some exceptional finds.
Closer Than You Think
Huawei’s P40 model goes the distance with its photo prowess and more.
There's No Turning Back Now
The fashion industry is experiencing one of its worst periods. Yet, we’ve seen a renewed sense of community brought about by a need to be socially responsible. Associate fashion editor Asri Jasman feels that now is the right time for the industry to undergo an evolution.
A Change In The Air
Perfumes have long been targeted at either men or women, but the rise of gender neutrality is causing this sector of the beauty industry to rethink its formulations and marketing strategies. Esquire singapore asked paris-based magique,an olfactory studio that specialises in the creation of sensory experiences, to gain insights from perfumers and fashion creatives on their views of this trend and how it is impacting them.
How Canine Save The World
From detecting explosives to sniffing out cancer, it seems there’ s little that escapes the nose of man’ s best friend.
The Coat To Wear When A Blazer Feels Like A Chore
It’s lightweight and you can play with the colours, fabrics and designs.
Voices Carry
John Legend is an EGOT recipient; husband to Chrissy Teigen; the self-proclaimed King of Valentine’s Day; activist, and more, on a laundry list of accomplishments. And now, add ‘stylist for Esquire’ to the tab.
ESQ&A: Mike Amiri
The founder and creative director behind his eponymous Los Angeles label talks building an authentic brand, fashioning a new masculinity and the growth of ‘luxury streetwear’.
Much Appreciated
Give a man a watch today and he’ll be on time tomorrow. Probably. But teach him how to appreciate a watch and he’ll be an enthusiast for life.
The Little Things
What do we think of when we talk about gratitude?
An Acronym For Our Times
The title of 5 SOS’s latest album, Calm, has taken on a serendipitous overtone for the Australian pop rock band, says bassist Calum Hood.
Much Appreciated
Give a man a watch today and he’ll be on time tomorrow. Probably. But teach him how to appreciate a watch and he’ll be an enthusiast for life.
The Industry's New Wave
Fashion’s capability to be a sustainable industry has been part of the wider discussion surrounding climate change and the environment at large. If there’s a community to take reference from, perhaps it’s Australia—specifically the state of Victoria —and its eclectic mix of designers, who are all being conscious in their own ways.
To Have And To Hold
We may be living in bleak times, but young rappers Fariz Jabba and Yung Raja remain in awe of everything that’s still around us.
Fashion's Silver Linings Playbook
Esquire Singapore speaks to three fashion industry insiders on navigating the fashion landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic, the changes to the industry and the hopeful side to the situation.
Underneath A Sky Of Red
Chapter 5: Adam and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day
Blockbuster Tate Modern At 20
Hits such as 2003’s ‘The Weather Project’, by Olafur Eliasson, have made Tate Modern the most popular modern art museum in the world.
Op-ed: Is Covid-19 The Big Bitter Pill We Didn't Ask For, But Needed?
Fairs cancelled, stores shuttered, production lines halted. What good could come out of all this? Celine Yap, Esquire Singapore’s editor-at-large for watches and jewellery, contemplates the possibilities.
second coming
After taking a break from acting, former child actor Dylan Sprouse is now ready to do it once again. But at his own pace and terms.