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CIAO? CIAO!

GUCCI MEN'S SPRING/SUMMER 2025 IS A JUMBLE OF TOUCHES, GREETINGS AND SMILES. AN ARRAY OF BEAUTIFULLY CHAOTIC HUMAN ENCOUNTERS, AS I SEE IT.

Soft Caress

Loro Piana introduces the oversized Bale Hobo Bag in the autumn/winter 2024 men's bags collection, and like the collection, it is informally formal.

By George!

In Our Exclusive Interview With Mercedes's George Russell Over The Formula 1 Weekend, We Discussed The Singapore Grand Prix, The Team Watch By Iwc Schaffhausen, And How The British Racer Feels About Losing Lewis Hamilton As A Teammate.

The New Rules Of Suiting

A little less conversation, a little more action. That's how we see Pharrell Williams's new take on formal menswear.

A Watch For The Soul

Going strongly into its second decade, the Grand Seiko Caliber 9R Spring Drive is a soaring tribute to the harmony between man and nature.

The Watchmaker Who Never Sleeps

Though Harry Winston Is Better Known For Its Jewellery, The House Has Also Been Quietly Making A Name For Itself In The Field Of Horology.

A Moment Of Magic

In football, Zinedine Zidane made an indelible mark as a player and coach. Now, the icon is doing the same thing in another field with Montblanc.

The Irresistible Allure Of Thai Horror

From Shutter To Nang Nak, And Cracked To Operation Undead, We Just Can't Pry Our Eyes Away From Thai Horror Films. To Discover Why Their Work Is So Mesmerisingly Terrifying, I Speak With Three Filmmakers From Thailand.

Lucky Number Eight

Dior extends its Chiffre Rouge collection with two new models sporting Monsieur Dior's lucky number, eight.

To Learn All About A Mercedes-Benz, Head To A Service Clinic

Service Clinics by Cycle & Carriage offer a one-on-one deep dive with technical experts. It's like private tuition that lets customers learn about every little detail they were ever curious about. Read on to discover this one-of-a-kind service.

From Table Tennis To Television

Ryu Vachirawich Leapt From The Bright Lights Of The Stadium Into The Studio.

From Bitonto To Singapore: Creating Culture

THIS MONTH'S GUEST SHIFT FEATURES ACCLAIMED CHEF AND RESTAURATEUR MIRKO FEBBRILE DISCUSSING THE MEANING OF CULTURE IN FOOD.

THE BEST MEDICINE

Celebrated Singaporean comedian Rishi Budhrani takes us behind the curtain of his upcoming, and previously sold-out, show: Can I Make You A Suit, Mate?

ONE OF ONE

Just as the petals of a rose gather in number to give it a truth-telling presence, the songs from LOVE by Haneri, this month's August Woman, build to a poignant bloom.

You Can't Fight The Magick

Diss it all you want, but it is impossible to ignore the growing popularity of alternative spirituality. We talk to three practitioners about their experiences providing supernatural services in Singapore.

Bird Of Prey

In this exclusive interview, Colin Farrell, star of the new miniseries, The Penguin, and makeup designer Michael Marino detail the finer points of the latest entry into the DC universe.

IN THE SPIRIT OF MEMENTO MORI

Even though the sound of a watch's ticking may remind us of time passing and our inevitable demise, it has inspired some of the most profound horological works.

MILES AHEAD

KEEPING ITS MOMENTUM IN A HIGH-OCTANE 2024, BELL & ROSS HAS RELEASED A NEW RACING TIMEPIECE AND A PILOT'S WATCH.

Staying On Track

TAG Heuer's first releases since Antoine Pin became CEO strengthen the brand's racing connection.

Two Decades Of Patrimony

Vacheron Constantin's emblematic collection may have been born in 2004, but its spirit has lived in one form or another since the 1950s.

A Cut Above The Rest

Philippe Delhotal, Creative Director of Hermès Horloger, discusses his work with AUGUSTMAN.

IN THE PRESENCE OF A LEGEND

REVERENCE WAS THE THEME OF THE DAY WHEN WE SPOKE TO MASTER WATCHMAKER AND CO-FOUNDER OF LA FABRIQUE DU TEMPS LOUIS VUITTON, MICHEL NAVAS.

BOO!

'Tis the season when I scare people with how outrageous I look.

Taking Things Slow

In its recently opened VivoCity store, COS provides a warm, welcoming comfort surrounded by its classic wardrobe pieces.

WATER TO WINE

IN SHANGHAI TANG'S AUTUMN/WINTER 2024 COLLECTION, THE ARTISTRY OF ANCIENT CHINESE POETRY IS REIMAGINED WITH A CONTEMPORARY SOPHISTICATION.

A MELANGE OF MEN

What defines a man today? With its autumn/winter 2024 line, Loewe retraces the chaos that simmers beneath the mask of a man with American artist Richard Hawkins.

It's Raining Cashmere

Zegna's true luxury lies in its history, the passage of time, and the exquisite touch of cashmere.

FEELS SO FINE

Gorgeous textures and an iconic bag collection repurposed for men take centre stage in Giorgio Armani's AW24 Menswear Collection.

This Is The Real Lucas Bravo

They Say Overnight Success Takes 10 Years. No One Knows This Better Than French Actor Lucas Bravo Who Worked In Supermarkets Before His Break. The Emily In Paris Star Opens Up To Us.

A New Dawn In Solar Energy

Augustman Speaks To Mandala Club Chief Sustainability Officer Lilly Gilbert About The Movement That Could Change How Businesses In Keong Saik Are Powered The Mandala Solar Collective.