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.

MASTHEAD

A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR • The beginning in mind

Things can only get better, or we’re screwed • As a crappy year ends, NEIL HUMPHREYS plays Janus and looks forward to a better one—without a pain in the bottom.

an icon reborn • An unconventional spirit, coupled with timeless design, guides Cartier in the new Tank Must collection. The maison’s director of watchmaking design Marie-Laure Cérède takes us through the creative processes behind these coveted timepieces.

GET YOUR WATCH FIX HERE • From bankable stars to sleeper hits, these top-notch timepieces are what every Esquire man should be wearing, one for every day of the week—wash, rinse, and repeat.

art by the squares • The artistic excellence of an Hermès carré is marked not only by its prints; it’s also a thoroughly versatile accessory.

LEST WE FORGET • To Tim Kobe, the human experience is always at the heart of good design.

SLEEP, UNINTERRUPTED • Local perfumery Scent by Six has ventured into the realm of somnambulism.

DOWN TO EARTH • Bvlgari’s Man Terrae Essence calls on Tuscany’s rolling hills and cypress trees in a scent that is both novel and nostalgic; refreshing yet as old as time.

THE YOUNG GUN • From the folks behind Junior the Pocket Bar comes another outlier on the scene.

PROPER TACOS • Mezcla is unabashed in its approach to casual Mexican-Japanese fusion.

about damn time • Stuck between the drudgery of the Monday blues and hump day is Taco Tuesday, but you haven’t had Taco Tuesday unless it’s at the Super Loco Group’s establishments.

BIG NARRATIVE • Five top fiction options of 2021.

virtual virtuosity • Esquire Singapore collaborated with him on a sneaker non-fungible token (NFT) project. Meet Toby Tan, also known as Tobyato, our NFT project’s first collaborator.

breathe easy • Like Covid, masks aren’t going away anytime soon. Here’s one that you can breathe easier with.

EDGE OF GLORY • Apple’s latest watch series sees the bigger picture by claiming a wider estate and extends its pixels into any possible corner.

IN FOR THE RIDE • It’s high time for brothers Rocky (far left) and Ross Lynch to steer The Driver Era into the next chapter with their sophomore full-length album Girlfriend.

NEXT UP... PAUL LEE • The up-and-coming actor is more than just his hair.

TWIST OF FATE • Unlike Geralt of Rivia who’s a man of few words, Henry Cavill unreservedly tells us how to fulfil destiny while helming the live-action lead role on Netflix’s The Witcher.

how we dress now • What the style scene is like for men in Singapore post-pandemic.

SHEER GENIUS • Being a new entrant as part of the Moncler Genius project is tough, especially after it has been a few years of stellar drop after drop by some of the biggest names in the field. Hyke’s debut, however, proved it’s about time the world familiarises itself with the Japanese brand.

PLAY BY PLAY • Like any solid mixtape, the 2021 Gucci Gift...