Esquire Singapore

After winning three Media Publishing Association awards in 2013 and eleven in 2014, Esquire continues to be regarded as a beacon of excellent journalism in Asia with fifteen wins in 2015. We have no idea where we kept the awards, though. Founded in September 2012, the local edition is produced by a crop of respectable writers, photographers, illustrators and collaborators. Known for its powerful storytelling and ground-breaking photography, delivered in its signature wit, Esquire continues to steward men to their best in Singapore and beyond. The birth of Esquire dates back as far as 1933 in the States and since then, the title is known for pushing boundaries with literary giants such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Norman Mailer finding their voice with the magazine.

Esquire Singapore

celebrating a centennial

thinking globally, acting locally

Why Esquire must continue to push boundaries • As a humour columnist of sorts, NEIL HUMPHREYS explains why he feels like the last man standing and believes Esquire continues to go to places other publications cannot reach.

THIS OLD THING? • The coolest vintage finds were once irony-free promo gear. Now? They’re the clothes everyone will ask you about.

earthly possessions • From nature’s exotics to ceramics to fashion, Berluti’s summer 2021 collection is a multilayered journey of expression. And one that has evolved with the times.

THE NEXT STEP • Matthew M Williams’s first sneaker for Givenchy is but a sneak peek into how he’s shaping the more streetwearleaning aspects of the fashion house.

CROSS THE LINE • Keys. Phone. Wallet. Out the door.

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS • Mr P.’s iconic white leather sneaker has had an animal-free transformation.

visions of the future • Opposite page: De Ville Trésor Master Co-Axial Chronometer Orbis Edition,

full circle • Every watch maison needs a quintessential round icon, and Cartier has its Ballon Bleu. But this elegant model deftly subverts every design trope in classical watchmaking.

the scent of spring

theatrical inception • Three of Singapore’s leading artistic talents come together in a play about a play within a play.

A TASTEFUL ODYSSEY • Trust Korean-American novelist Chang-rae Lee to craft a delectable yet healing tale using both flavours of life and food in his latest book, My Year Abroad.

VIRTUAL CONCERTS • The samurai guitarist Miyavi speaks about the pandemic-spurred innovation in live music.

the inner circle • The Clan Hotel melds CBD urban with old-world Chinatown charm, and a little secret service.

new skin • Kinki Restaurant+Bar steps into the next decade with sophistication—and still the same touch of kinki.

AN EVERYDAY LUXURY • Aston Martin’s latest is, quite possibly, its best product of the modern era.

least him self • JJ Lin was never one to rest on his laurels. Since 2003, the Taiwan-based Singaporean singer’s star has always been on a rise. With 13 studio albums, a fashion label, the fulfilment of a life-long dream of performing for Disney, and managing an e-sports team… Lin is still checking off a seemingly unending list. So, the question for someone who is constantly working is: what’s next?

tailored • Orthodox or anomalous.

a colour symphony • Presented against hyper-realistic projections of galaxies beyond ours, Dior Men’s fall 2021 collection is a bridge between history and the future. And resting comfortably in between are colourful toons conceived by artist Kenny Scharf.

FIGHT DR FLIGHT • Beneath a collection of luxurious wardrobe staples, a detailed exploration of conformity and consumption: for pre-fall 2021, Virgil Abloh continues his intelligent approach to menswear at Louis Vuitton, writes Mitchell Oakley...