VISIONARY OF HIS TIME
Prestige Singapore|August 2024
IN WORK AND IN PLAY, HENDI WIDODO - HEIR OF THE LARGEST SHIPPING COMPANY IN BATAM, INDONESIA; BASKETBALL FAN AND TEAM OWNER; AND STREETWEAR AFICIONADO-KEEPS HIS EYES ON THE PRIZE.
LYNETTE KOH
VISIONARY OF HIS TIME

At our photo shoot for this month's cover, Hendi Widodo poses coolly in a mix of outfits from edgy labels like Chrome Hearts and Enfants Riches Deprimes. Many of these looks include plenty of his own pieces, such as a rare leather jacket by Chrome Hearts, an American streetwear brand, as well as more unexpectedly - a sweatshirt bearing the logo of American '50's-style diner chain Mel's Drive-In. The long-time sneakerhead has also brought some of his own footwear along for the shoot, including canary-yellow Nike Air Jordans that were a collaboration with rapper Travis Scott.

Reflecting on his sartorial preferences, Hendi, who is in his 30s, shares, "I'm a fan of subcultures and things that are more OG," he says, using an acronym that is used to describe something authentic and oldschool. "I like things that are rare and difficult to get."

Gazing intensely at the camera while clad in his offbeat ensembles, Hendi looks every inch the long-time fan of fashion and streetwear that he is. What would be less obvious, however, is that Hendi, an Indonesian who studied in Singapore and is based here, is also a shipping heir with an encyclopaedic knowledge of this specialised industry.

RIDING THE WAVE

Days ago, speaking to Prestige Singapore in a Zoom interview - which has become his preferred mode of professional communication since the pandemic - Hendi gave me the lowdown on his family's shipping business back home in Indonesia. His father started the business 46 years ago and today, it is the largest shipping company in Batam, Indonesia.

This story is from the August 2024 edition of Prestige Singapore.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the August 2024 edition of Prestige Singapore.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM PRESTIGE SINGAPOREView All
GLAMOUR AND BEYOND
Prestige Singapore

GLAMOUR AND BEYOND

PRESTIGE'S BEYOND THE HORIZON BALL PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 2024
RACING BULL
Prestige Singapore

RACING BULL

Lamborghini's breakthrough plug-in hybrid, the Revuelto, might be the supercar it needs to pull ahead in the electrification space race.

time-read
3 mins  |
December 2024
SYMPHONY OF THE SENSES
Prestige Singapore

SYMPHONY OF THE SENSES

Prestige sits down with world-class pianist and Rolex Testimonee HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD as she shares her journey through sound and silence.

time-read
3 mins  |
December 2024
Tapestry of the Heart
Prestige Singapore

Tapestry of the Heart

Jaipur Rugs, which recently launched in Singapore, is one of India's largest manufacturers of hand-knotted rugs. Its secret commitment to a social mission of equality and empathy.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 2024
FJORDS, FREEDOM AND FINE FOOD
Prestige Singapore

FJORDS, FREEDOM AND FINE FOOD

Oceania Cruises' Riviera will make its debut voyage to Alaska in 2025, bringing guests deep into the wilderness of America's northernmost state while delivering The Finest Cuisine at Sea.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 2024
LESSONS FROM THE LONG ROAD
Prestige Singapore

LESSONS FROM THE LONG ROAD

An extended cruise from Vancouver to Tokyo proves that to go further and deeper, you sometimes have to slow down.

time-read
5 mins  |
December 2024
Checks and Balance
Prestige Singapore

Checks and Balance

Louis Vuitton's latest fine jewellery range, Le Damier de Louis Vuitton, is inspired by the house's Damier check. Artistic director for watches and jewellery FRANCESCA AMFITHEATROF takes us through the process.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 2024
IN DAZZLING FORM
Prestige Singapore

IN DAZZLING FORM

Powered by a new movement, the Asia Pacific exclusive editions of the Round Skeleton Baguette 31 editions by Franck Muller sparkle with baguette-cut diamonds or coloured precious gemstones.

time-read
1 min  |
December 2024
A TIME FOR SQUARE
Prestige Singapore

A TIME FOR SQUARE

In October, Patek Philippe unveiled its first wholly new collection of timepieces in 25 years. Prestige Singapore was among the first in the world to see the Cubitus trio of timepieces and find out how they were created.

time-read
6 mins  |
December 2024
STILL THE ONE
Prestige Singapore

STILL THE ONE

With a distinctive design including an off-centre dial, outsize date and an asymmetrical layout, the Lange 1 stood out from the horological pack when it was launched in 1994. It continues to do so even today, three decades on.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 2024