Da Man

DA MAN is the definitive guide to men’s style, giving readers insightful tips on the hottest fashion, art events, travel destinations, grooming products, relationships, technology and autos.

RETROSPECTIVE

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

Da Man • Vol.16, No.1, APRIL/MAY 2022

360 • A ROUNDUP OF ALL THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS SEASON TO LOOK AND BE YOUR BEST

RUNWAY

NEWS

ESSENTIALS

GROOMING

SCENTS

WATCHES

GADGETS

Trunk Call • LOUIS VUITTON CONTINUES TO CELEBRATE ITS FOUNDER’S 200TH BIRTHDAY WITH AN EXHIBITION THAT PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE BRAND’S ICONIC TRUNK.

LIVING

Future and Changes

BOOKS

MOVIES

The Adaptation • WHAT BETTER WAY TO ESCAPE FROM THE REAL WORLD AFTER A BUSY DAY AT WORK THAN WITH A NEW SCI-FI OR FANTASY SERIES?

EATS+DRINKS

TRAVEL

TRIGGERING THE SKINNY GENES • DUBBED “ADELE’S SECRET RECIPE,” THE SIRTFOOD DIET HAS RECENTLY EMERGED AS A NOVEL SOLUTION FOR WEIGHT LOSS. HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TRYING IT OUT

BUILD ENDURANCE, ONE PLANK AT A TIME • INSPIRED BY THE PLANK CHALLENGE ON INSTAGRAM? READ ON TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AN EXERCISE THAT PROMISES BETTER ENDURANCE, IMPROVED STABILITY AND BALANCE, AND AN INCREASED METABOLISM

THE SECRET OF A TIGER’S ROAR • WE TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NEW PORSCHE MACAN GTS, A COMPREHENSIVE UPGRADE FOR THE BRAND’S COMPACT SUV WITH INCREASED PERFORMANCE, A SHARPER DESIGN AND A NEW OPERATING CONCEPT.

NAVIGATING HISTORY • AS SWISS WATCH MANUFACTURER BREITLING CELEBRATES THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAVITIMER, WE CHAT WITH VINTAGE WATCH EXPERT FRED MANDELBAUM ABOUT THE ICONIC COLLECTION’S RICH HISTORY AND ENDURING CHARM

THE GENTLE PASSAGE OF TIME • Constantly inspired by the tranquil beauty of nature and consistently perfecting its craft of watchmaking, Grand Seiko presents a most distinguished lineup of timepieces for gentlemen with an eye for quality

ALL THAT GLITTERS • Take a page from classical rock ‘n’ roll aesthetics and add some extra bling to your look with Bvlgari’s B.zero1 creations, as showcased here by actor Yesaya Abraham, who’s part of Bvlgari’s B.zero1 society. And for the perfect, all-Italian finishing touch, you can't go wrong with the Roman jeweler’s timepieces.

BORN TO WIN • Anyone can wish for success, but not everyone has what it takes. Together with Louis Vuitton, DAMAN celebrates the drive and resilience of four individuals who do, in an interweaving story of passion and fashion…

VICTORY IN HIS HAND

THE VIRTUOSO

THE GAME CHANGERS

GROW WITH PASSION • As he shares his life’s journey as an actor, Axel Matthew Thomas showcases his stylistic side as he tries out the key looks from this year’s spring/summer collections

FLIPPED, TURNED UPSIDE DOWN • A chat with Olly Sholotan—actor, singer, music producer and star of “Bel-Air” about the fresh take on a ’90s pop-culture icon

SHOVING INTO OVERDRIVE • As the world waits with bated breath for “Top Gun: Maverick” we chat with Glen Powell about being part of this cinematic masterpiece and delve into his past and previous works

HOME ON THE RANGE • In our third encounter with Chad White, the pro model eloquently shares new insight into his professional journey, the joys of fatherhood and his life story

LEAVING NOTHING TO CHANCE • Pro model Justin Eric Martin talks with DAMAN about his start in the modeling world, his dream project and how it all boils down to passion and discipline

ON THE ROAD • For the Fall 2022 Dior Men’s collection, Kim Jones draws inspiration from the writings of author Jack Kerouac, as he merges the atelier and the road, Parisian couture and mid-American sporstswear. There are hints of heritage and an outlook for the...