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.

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Of mice and scared men and more rational horrors • Focusing on the themes of fear and love, NEIL HUMPHREYS wonders why he dreads rodents and adores the simple life.

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to be continued • Through its Rare Handcrafts collection, Patek Philippe is doing everything it can to preserve and cultivate a passion for high watchmaking’s exquisite métiers d’arts.

THAT ’70S WATCH • Tissot updates a disco-era classic with hints of modern refinement.

consummate masterpiece • Infused with beauty from inside out, this one-of-a-kind Vacheron Constantin timepiece is a watch and art connoisseur’s dream.

the new normal • Louis Vuitton’s latest eco-conscious moves underscore fashion’s need to treat sustainability as more than a one-off trend.

ITALIAN GLAMOUR • Alessandro Michele expands Gucci’s reach into lifestyle accessories and knick-knacks with Gucci Lifestyle. Which now begs the question: how much Gucci is too much Gucci?

makes scents • If the home is where the heart is, shouldn’t it smell like somewhere you’d love to stay put at?

SYNTH CITY • New wave and electro-pop never really left the mainstream soundscape. In fact, they have thrived in this current pandemic situation.

ARE YOU THE ONE? • Sizing up the performance of Apple’s game-changing M1 processor chip in both MacBook Air and iPad Pro.

BUDDING AMBITIONS • The most affordable wireless earbuds yet.

THE WALL • The Prism+ Q Series Pro is more than just a wall décor—it can keep you glued for hours.

scrub-a-dub-dub • Got lemonade in the tub.

HOW TO BE A BEARD GUY • So you grew some facial hair. You’re not going to just leave it like that, are you?

glad hand • Who wouldn’t want to smell like royalty?

STRAIGHT OUT OF KYOTO • Artisanal gin that’s distilled from botanicals—the purest of its kind.

KALEIDOSCOPE PERSPECTIVE • Firangi Superstar tells a soulful Indian gastronomic story from vivid memories, offering classic dishes reworked with a modern approach.

COME AS YOU ARE • Alain Ducasse begins a second chapter at Raffles Hotel Singapore’s storied Bar & Billiard Room with Osteria BBR offering homely Italian flavours.

PARALLEL TALES • Author Daryl Qilin Yam, 30, talks about bridging loneliness across his latest works and expounding current worldly desires and problems through his protagonists.

crime and punishment • The new novel from the author of The Underground Railroad is both a departure and a return.

subduing my ego to flex my career • John J Lennon killed a man and is currently serving 28 years to life. Currently, he is also a prison journalist.

GREY SKY THINKING • The undervalued thrill of driving without a roof.

NEXT UP… SHAK’THIYA • The hirsute musician explains why it took so long for him to drop his EP.

WHAT I’VE LEARNED • NAME Tim McGrawPROFESSION MusicianAGE 54

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I remember touch • The love of...