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

Life goes on

War, what is it good for? Comedy! • As the world struggles with international catastrophe, NEIL HUMPHREYS champions the security blanket of humour in bleak times.

BULLETIN

on thin air • For its next mountaineering expedition, this Montblanc timepiece is not packing oxygen–it actually performs better without any.

ELEGANT CONNECTIONS • If you like your watches smart with a side of sophistication, check out the new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4.

ALL WATCHES SHOULD BE MADE LIKE THIS • Panerai’s Luminor Marina in eSteel uses a lot of old material. It might be the next big thing in watchmaking.

good sports • Right on time for the Commonwealth Games, a new watch from Longines.

hindsight 200 • Age may just be a number for the living. But if you’re the late founder of a storied luxury maison, 200 years old is certainly a cause for a massive celebration.

cool enough for you? • A tribute to the humble Birkenstock that proved comfort and style—given the right collaboration—are not mutually exclusive.

2022 VISION • Google Glass was a joke, but Big Tech still believes in smart-specs.

ABOVE THE SEA • Take flight with Lift Foils’ most affordable and user friendly board, Lift3 F.

VESTED VISION • Aesop’s newest Exalted Eye Serum provides vitamin-rich hydration to the delicate areas of the optic zone.

SMOOTH OPERATOR • The latest-generation Mercedes SL is ready to take you to the good life.

over the top • Caviar! Caviar on everything!

BENT, NOT BROKEN • The newest edition to the Ebb and Flow Group is more than meets the eye.

RAZZLE DAZZLE • Try not to be too starstruck by the cast of Manhattan’s new production.

GOOD FOR THE (BEER) GUT • A probiotic beer? Now a good reason to down a cold one.

DEAR MR FANTASY • With new Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings series set to stream, 2022 is shaping up to be the year of the fantasy novel. In other words: There’s never been a better time to read one. But where to begin? We asked MARLON JAMES, author of the epic Dark Star trilogy, to recommend five standouts from the genre’s new frontier.

VIEWS OF THE EAST • Immerse in compelling tales penned by visionaries of Asian descent, who inject personal histories and culture into their crafted universe.

genius at play • Derrick Tan speaks to chillwave pioneer Toro y Moi on melding heritage into his newest album Mahal and reviving his rock roots for it.

THE GREAT BEYOND • Eduardo Enrique has always been an artist, and made his foray into the field two years ago with his own exhibition New Painting. Fast forward to 2022, Enrique is moving on…

NEXT UP... ZEN TEH • This environmental artist has a thing for scientists.

STYLE

NEW ROMANTICS • Gentlemanly austerity reimagined with contemporary nuances in Saint Laurent’s spring/summer 2022 collection.

N@UGHT • The 2000s returns, much to the chagrin of many who’ve...