Esquire Singapore Magazine - July/August 2022

In this issue

After winning three Media Publishing Association awards in 2013 and 11 in 2014, Esquire continues to be regarded as a beacon of excellent journalism in Asia with 15 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.

Tech It Or Leave It

It might be hot right now, but would you Tech It or Leave It? We break down what's trending in tech this month, kicking off with embracing the unknown.

2 mins

FIVE MINUTES WITH...

Rishi Naleendra, chef-owner of Michelin-starred Cloudstreet, Sri Lankan restaurant Kotuwa and wine bar Fool.

1 min

To the beat of his own drum

Multi-hyphenate Mark Tuan is stepping into his own spotlight, on his own terms.

10 mins

Virality Killed All the Stars

Has social media diluted the true value of fame as we once knew it? Indran Paramasivam laments.

9 mins

These Are the Days of Our Lives

Teenhood has its cathedrals. Founts of spiritual deliverance that proffer transcendence. A sanctuary where communication and understanding are sanctified. Pop-punk is one of them, and within its shrine, Montreal's Simple Plan is among the most-decorated idols. When a band's music is so precision-engineered to mesh within the soundtrack of a man's life, you don't deny its infectious pull. You give into it-you love it.

6 mins

Not All Superheroes Wear Capes

Kode Abdo, more famously known as BossLogic, is a bona fide builder of worlds. In the ever-teeming digital space, he commands a vast blast radius that includes art work for the biggest names in comic books and by extension, pop culture. Marvel and Disney are only some of the entities that have benefited from the swooning scale of his brush. When the pixels sparkle, you know it's him. His work rewards both the child and adult in you. Here, he shares with us how art and life can imitate each other in the wildest, most mind-blasting ways.

9 mins

THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT

Emotional, poignant, moving – words to describe Virgil Abloh’s final collection for Louis Vuitton, re-staged in a spin-off show earlier this year in Thailand. Abloh’s recurring notes of youth, imagination, wonder and possibility coalesced in a swansong for one of fashion’s greatest and most dearly-missed game changers. Gordon Ng reviews from Bangkok.

3 mins

FUN TIMES

A winning formula where fantastical concepts meet watchmaking wizardry, Louis Vuitton has definitely nailed its haute horlogerie game. To test our theory, we spoke with Tom Chng of the Singapore Watch Club.

3 mins

NEXT UP... QUAH ZHENG WEN

He’s one of the key men synonymous with swimming in Singapore, and a rising star amongst the sport’s ranks in his own right. This month, we dive into Quah Zheng Wen’s career and all that makes it.

4 mins

What's Success And Can You Define How You've Unlocked It Over A Glass Of Whisky?

What’s success and can you define how you’ve unlocked it over a glass (or two) of whisky? Andrew Leci drams up these answers and more, from a man who’s rejuvenating the Singapore cityscape one heritage building at a time.

4 mins

Why Men Can Wallow In Their Nostalgia (Without Being Toxic)

There's no harm in regressing back to our happy places, as long as we don't end up looking like Norman Bates in Psycho, according to Neil Humphreys.

5 mins

Meat Me At The Raffles

The 'chef's table' is an exercise in indulgence and passivity, but some tweaking is required. An Executive Chef at Raffles Hotel has his head on the block, and a 'short back and sides' is not on the menu. Andrew Leci hates himself for not loving everything.

4 mins

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Esquire Singapore Magazine Description:

Esquire Singapore Magazine is a monthly men's lifestyle magazine published by Heart Media Group in Singapore. It is the Singaporean edition of the international magazine Esquire.

Esquire Singapore Magazine is known for its stylish and sophisticated content, which covers a wide range of topics related to men's interests, including:

* Fashion and grooming
* Watches and jewelry
* Cars and motorcycles
* Food and drink
* Travel and lifestyle
* Culture and entertainment
* Politics and society

The magazine also features articles on men's health and fitness, relationships and parenting, and career and finance.

Esquire Singapore Magazine is a must-read for any man who wants to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the men's lifestyle world. It is also a valuable resource for men who are looking for advice and inspiration on how to live their best lives.