IN A STYLISH BAR IN SOUTH BEACH, Nelson Yap takes a sip of The Glenrothes 42. The Founder and CEO of local sartorial brand Benjamin Barker is almost as old as the whisky on the table before him, but just like the golden Speyside liquid, there is a vibrant vitality and energy about him. Looking at him, you get the sense of a man who is very hands-on, who hits the ground running in nearly everything he does.
"Good, good. That's great," says a voice near him in between the clicks and whirrs of a camera.
He is bathed in studio lights. The photographer gives him further instructions. Without breaking the momentum of the shoot, he shifts his pose. He places the whisky glass down and then looks off into the distance. A word comes to mind: panache.
Yap has that model thing the innate ability to "find the light". The best models have it. It's the ability to do complex mathematics without even realising it, tilting their heads and their bodies - sometimes almost imperceptibly to the perfect angle, such that it captures the light in the most flattering way.
"Alright, got the shot," the photographer says after a few more clicks.
Yap bounces up from the chair and joins the Augustman team as we study the results of the last round of shots on our photographer's laptop. He can't help himself his years in film school and as a creative leader means he's as comfortable behind the camera as he is in front of it.
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FACING THE PROBLEM, APPLYING THE SOLUTION
British skincare brand Facetheory has landed in Sephora Malaysia.
A STEP CLOSER TO PARIS
Bistro Léa is Kuala Lumpur's latest destination for wholesome, classic French fare
The Rearing Horse meets the Celestial Dragon
Porsche Malaysia unveils the Taycan S-Turbo Celestial Jade, a one-off model part of the legendary Sonderwunsch programme
The Story Of Luxury
KOK LAI CHING, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SOUTHEAST ASIA & PACIFIC AT EDRINGTON, PURVEYOR OF SOME OF THE WORLD'S FINEST SPIRITS, AFFIRMS THE IMPORTANCE OF STORYTELLING TO THE PREMIUM OFFERINGS SHE OVERSEES.
The Future Will Be Pixelated, Probably
What are the implications on one's lived experience as online life is rife with meaning and possibilities?
Perfectly timed slam dunk
Seiko introduces two limited-edition timepieces, to celebrate the rising passion for basketball in Southeast Asia with a blend of bold style, technical precision, and a nod to the brand's enduring heritage.
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Way up high, Felix Pantone and Zenith are coming together again for yet another stunning horological collaboration.
SANTOS DE CARTIER: A NEW ERA
ORIGINALLY A WAY OF INTERTWINING THE CARTIER BRAND WITH THE DARING SPIRIT OF AVIATION, IT NOW STANDS AS AN ICON OF LUXURY AND ELEGANCE.
A LEGACY IN TIME
This year's P-Day, a global gathering of Panerai enthusiasts, was organised in Kuala Lumpur for the first time. Augustman took the opportunity to speak with Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué and Paneristi co-founder Paddy Conway to find out more about this annual assembly.
REACHING FOR THE STARS
A tribute to the past, with a modern twist-Omega reimagines the iconic, space-travelling Speedmaster CK 2998 for the contemporary collector.