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

A TOAST TO HOPE

POP THE BUBBLES • In a year of seismic changes, reintroductions back to a post-pandemic life and the ever-increasing pace of the daily grind, the Esquire Editorial team takes a moment to look back on the things we'll cherish from 2022, and the ones we can't wait to uncover next year.

AFTER A SERIOUSLY CRAP YEAR, LET'S CELEBRATE THE LITTLE THINGS • The year 2022 delivered a polycrisis, so let's go out on a high with Neil Humphreys and his grandmother's knickers.

BEYOND BOLLYWOOD • From his screen debut in 2010 to his status as Bollywood's ‘It’ leading man today, Ranveer Singh has inextricably transcended the celluloid screen over the last 12 years, to transpose himself firmly into an icon of culture. His appeal is aplenty and afar, with over 42 million Instagram followers and equivalents of dollars in movie ticket sales worldwide. So, who is the man behind the actor, and what is it exactly that makes him so unconventionally polarising or unabashedly beloved? Rahat Kapur jets to Mumbai to find out.

THE YEAR IN CULTURE • This is an appraisal, not a eulogy, for the year that was in the sphere of culture. A toast to the Best Ofs in music, film, TV and literature.

NEXT UP… ED RUSSELL • Ed Russell: established presenter, influencer, lifestyle personality and now, the next big voice in radio.

AUCHENTOSHAN TOASTS TO THE SEASON EXQUISITELY • ‘Tis the season of gifting and getting. Show your nearest and dearest how much you want them to enjoy the finer things with Auchentoshan's party-ready array of festive kits.

NEW ON THE BLOCK • This year may have been your soft-launch back into travel, but with these hotels recently opening, 2023 is going to be the year we're hopping all aboard. Jump on and get exploring.

CELEBRATING THE FOOD AND DRINKS THAT MADE 2022 • There's food and then, there's food. We're honouring the latter and how it made this year just a little bit brighter. Here's a round-up of what we loved to bite and sip and why.

DRINKS OF CHEER • As the year comes to a close, we want you to celebrate the best of 2022 by raising a toast with these unique and delicious cocktails.

FESTIVE GIFT GUIDE Enquire • After combing through a multitude of offerings from the worlds of style, success, culture and lifestyle, the Esquire team presents a curated list of the season's best must-haves for a loved one (or even yourself).

STYLE • THE BAGS, SHOES, ACCESSORIES AND SCENTS SURE TO PLEASE

SUCCESS • FOR THE MAN WHO IS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH

CULTURE / LIFESTYLE • PRODUCTS THAT INSPIRE, GUIDE AND MOTIVATE

style stars • With two K-pop comebacks and a world tour under their belts this year, (G)I-DLE is barrelling forward—unafraid of staying true to themselves. By Azrin Tan.

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE STYLE • Everything worth remembering and looking forward to.

HAVE A LAUGH • Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele and pop star Harry Styles implore you with a...