FABIAN FORNI
The executive director of Alliance Française de Singapour is a man of style and taste. Ever dapper in the sharpest suits and brogues, Forni is all about sharing the best that France has to offer through a dynamic lineup of exhibitions, workshops, talks and screenings held at the leading non-profit French educational and cultural institution. He tells us his goto bakery in Singapore for French pastries, where in town to get the best cheese and a beloved restaurant in his hometown.
Suits and shoes: I am particularly fond of French ready-to-wear brands like Maison Kitsuné and The Kooples. I also have some made-to-measure suits from Narin in Bangkok. He’s a wonderful designer who was formally trained at Chambre Syndicale de la Couture in Paris. For dress shoes, I have been loyal to French shoemaker J.M. Weston for 30 years – but I prefer sneakers or slippers on weekends!
Best French pastries in Singapore: I am lucky enough to have a Maison Kayser pastry outlet near my place, and I must admit I can’t resist their Paris-Brest. I’ve also been meaning to try Patisserie Clé launched by two local pastry chefs trained at the internationally renowned culinary Ferrandi Institute in Paris. I have heard a lot about them, so it’s on my list for my next pastry craving!
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