Table of contents for December 2019 - January 2020 in Da Man

Some of you might still remember how in 2006, Time magazine’s Person of the Year was “you.” The idea was to recognize all of the people who contributed user-generated content—often anonymously—to platform like YouTube, Wikipedia and so on. That idea feels relevant again as I ponder the end of another new year. Essentially, DAMAN is about you. You, the actors, actresses and artists who felt that DAMAN could tell your story. And also you, the models and photographers who chose DAMAN to showcase your talent. Then there’s you, our business partners who believed in the potential and capacity of this magazine then told us “Let’s work together!” And finally there’s you, our readers—old fans, returning devotees and new patrons—for whom these pages are dedicated. The phrase “we couldn’t have done…

Bidding Ever Higher To celebrate the end-of-year holiday season, Christie’s New York, one of the most famous auction houses, has announced the auction of the largest-ever selection of Supreme pieces. These include everything from skateboards to accessories and wide range of collectibles, such as the highly-coveted Supreme x Louis Vuitton monogram trunk and the Supreme pinball machine. The aforementioned skateboards are also offered in mint condition. Interestingly, the auction will also showcase pieces from the runway collections of Hermès and Chanel, along with decks bearing designs by Kaws, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, Marilyn Minter, Damien Hirst and George Condo. In A League Of Its Own Louis Vuitton and Riot Games, the US-based e-sports organizer and game developer behind online multiplayer game “League of Legends,” announced a landmark collaboration. For this…

3 MOST RECOMMENDED 1 The Age Defender Moisturizer from Kiehl’s targets fine lines and wrinkles while visibly firming skin with its anti-aging treatment. This all-in-one moisturizer—formulated with linseed extract and caffeine—is specifically made for men’s thicker, coarser skin and will help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for smoother, healthy-looking skin. 2 With the help of ginseng seed oil, Sulwhasoo Men Age Defying Cream helps improve the skin’s resilience and boosts its own defensive barrier for younger, healthier looking skin. The nourishing and rich texture will quickly absorb into the skin, providing long-lasting moisture without excess shine or stickiness. 3 Formulated with Jeju phytoncide complex, Innisfree Forest For Men Perfect All-in-One Essence is a 5-in-1 essence that resolves wrinkles, visible pores, loss of skin elasticity, dull complexion and…

On The Move Laptops are useful. Tablets are useful. Having the advantages of both in one package is therefore doubly useful, right? Well, while considered gimmicky by some, convertible laptops—those with 360-degree hinges allowing the keyboard to rotate to the back or those with detachable laptops—are growing in popularity. And this configuration certainly adds to the usefulness of a laptop, especially for presentations and for working on the move. Now, extra functionality used to come at the expense of raw capability, especially graphical processing, but this is no longer the case. A prime example of this would be the ASUS ZenBook Flip 14, which packs an Nvidia GeForce MX150 in its slim body. It’s not exactly a gaming laptop, but it definitely runs newer video games smoothly and can also…

ROMANCE Camila Cabello Camila Cabello’s second album, “Romance,” is the accumulated stories of her life from the past couple years. Drawing directly from autobiographical experiences and translating them into the lyrics of multiple songs, the album appears to speak about “falling in love” in a very Cabello fashion. It’s safe to say that the “Havana” and “Señorita” singer’s second album is her most personal music to date. MANIC Halsey Grammy Award-nominated and multi-Platinum artist Halsey released “Manic,” the follow-up to her chart-topping 2017 album “Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.” This album is full of introspective lyrics. Case in point: The single “Graveyard” talks about being in love with someone else, but in the end you didn’t even realize that you’re going to a bad place with him or her, and somehow you…

Building a strong résumé is important for those seeking to stay for any length of time in a particular career. For actors, that means getting roles that are genuinely great and fitting. Now, James Badge Dale is a great example of an actor with an impressive résumé. Over the years he consistently delivered strong performances, either on film, theater or television. Add to that his special treat of adding that special something to each role like no else does and we have ourselves a really special star. His first notable role was for the 1990 film adaptation of Lord of the Flies, when he was just a teenager. But after that, he went to Manhattanville College to play hockey and started studying theater because he wanted an easy grade. Then…

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Louis Vuitton once again defines what a contemporary wardrobe should be through its 2054 Collection by Virgil Abloh. The new performance line is set for launch in the spring/summer 2020 season and features 100-percent water-repellent technical fabrics including treated calf skin alongside knitwear. The unique name of the collection, 2054, has a special meaning to Louis Vuitton. It fuses the present century with 1854, the year the house was founded and invokes an idea of its clientele’s uniform two hundred years from its point of origin. Think of this collection as the future of clothing. The seasonal collection features 14 pieces in a range of styles and colors, each integrated with transformable elements. Virgil Abloh has paved the way for multifunctional garments for everyday wear, setting a foundation of new…

Not too long ago, Breitling hosted the latest edition of its Breitling Summit in Dubai. The brand unveiled the latest Breitling Aviation Pioneers Squad and a curated array of new collections. It comprises a total of more than eight models from the Avenger, Superocean and Aviator 8 families. DAMAN caught up with the Chief Marketing Officer of Breitling, Tim Sayler, for a little chat during the event. DA MAN: First of all, with a brand like Breitling, how challenging is it to maintain your history and heritage, but also still remain attractive and modern in your communication with everything that you do today? Tim Sayler: As you may already know we’re making big effort to bring our heritage a bit more to the forefront. Because it has really bit neglected…

The fall/winter 2019 runway shows gave us a lot of big trends to follow. Eagle-eyed fashion enthusiasts, however, also noted the smaller and not-so-small details that would become the “it” trends of menswear today. And one of those is the oversized pocket. Functional and practical yet fashionable in ways ranging from the subtle to the obvious, oversized pockets can now be found on shirts, jackets, coats or pants spanning the entire spectrum of this season’s fashion. Of course, it pays to keep in mind that just like with any other practical trend, oversized pockets are never meant to be overstuffed.…

Artsy Daisy Well-known as a style icon across Asia, G-Dragon is finally making a comeback in the fashion industry. And this time around, he’s introducing the PEACEMINUSONE x Nike Air Force 1 Para-Noise collaboration. The Korean singer-songwriter really relates to this collection thanks in no small part to the way he’s always been linked to the hip-hop scene. Nike, meanwhile, stated that the sneakers were created based on G-Dragon’s interest in fashion, music, art, culture, sport and everything he’s curious about. Enlarged daisies appear as embellishments on the tongues of the sneakers, with the low-cut AF1 models featuring premium leather uppers painted over with a special black coating that will slowly wear away to show an actual artwork by G-Dragon hidden behind it. Throw It Back Bringing back the late…

A Scented Spectacular Entering the holiday season, Jo Malone London presents its Advent Calendar 2019. Follow the countdown to Christmas with these 24 scented surprises, from captivating colognes to bath and body miniatures. Among the 24 treats, there’s the Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne, Blackberry & Bay Cologne and Bronze Wood & Leather Cologne Intense to name just a few. Also available is the Cologne Intense Collection with five deeply sensual scents of Tuberose Angelica, Velvet Rose & Oud, Dark Amber & Ginger Lily, Myrrh & Tonka and Oud & Bergamot. The Christmas collection is available at the Jo Malone London boutiques at Plaza Indonesia and Bali Beachwalk. King K K by Dolce & Gabbana is a fragrance that captures the essence of a man in his element. He is…

That our bodies won’t stay as strong and fast as we become old is a sobering thought. That our minds won’t stay as bright and sharp as we become old is a scary thought. Of all the consequences of growing old, perhaps the most dreaded is dementia—the loss of cognitive functioning, from thinking and remembering to even reasoning—and the loss of behavioral abilities. And this fear is not without reason. The idea that an easy-going, friendly young gentleman can turn into a cranky old man with less and less of his once-bright personality remaining each year is disheartening enough; the very real possibility that that same man can become incapable of remembering who his own spouse is or how to button up a shirt is downright horrifying. But, as the…

Our chat with actress, celebrity and (apparently) YouTube artist Amanda Rawles began with the boring but pretty much typical question about what she was doing these days. “Right now, I’m busy with a new project,” she begins, “for a series that’s pretty…” Then she trailed off for a bit before adding: “The series is quite a big hit abroad and now there’s an Indonesian adaption for it and I’m in it.” Unfortunately, it’s one of those projects where the talent is meant to say “I can’t really talk about it.” And it’s a big enough deal so that those who are privy to the details will go “you’ll know soon enough” with meaningful looks on their faces. That being said, official announcements about the series—and Rawles’ role—will come out soon,…

There are two possible scenarios for a child actor. One: You get a few good roles then fade away into the background as you grow older. And two: You evolve, you get better and land great roles along the way. For Alexander Ludwig, it’s definitely number two. Acting is a chosen career path for him, as it was he that convinced his parents to let him pursue acting as a child instead of the other way around. Today, he has quite a long filmography. “The Hunger Games” fans would recognize him as Cato, the antagonist from the first movie in the series and avid “Vikings” fans would recognize him as Björn Ironside, who was introduced in the second season of the show. As “Vikings” now enters its sixth season running,…

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LATEST TRENDS AND SPECIAL REPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD FROM SINGAPORE, TOKYO AND ALL THE WAY TO DUBAI, THE NEXT PAGES UNVEIL THE SEASON’S MOST EXCITING EVENTS There’s one thing for sure when it comes to the TAG Heuer’s Aquaracer, this particular collection has continued to evolve, becoming a sports-watch beloved by men and women in equal measure. As a must-have design object modeled upon the great Heuer aquatic watches of the past, the Aquaracer was developed to meet the extreme requirements of professional watersports. Also cherished by the brand, this highly technical sub-aquatic collection is synonymous with reliability, freedom and surpassing oneself. Of particular note, its reliability is one of the very important criteria for people who want an elegant and striking timepiece. Speaking…

Virgil Abloh has held the office of Men’s Artistic Director at Louis Vuitton for almost a year now. His appointment was heavily celebrated on the one hand, and questioned on the other. Nine months, three runway collections and two pre-collections later, Virgil Abloh has proven his naysayers wrong. In an interview with WWD in January, Louis Vuitton Chief Executive Officer Michael Burke said that Abloh’s Louis Vuitton debut collection generated 30 percent more sales within 48 hours compared to when the brand did its famous collaborative collection with Supreme. Louis Vuitton has also steadily attracted the attention of rich teens, according to the October 2019 report by investment banking company Piper Jaffray. The French brand rose to the top of the Gen Z market in the U.S. where 14 percent…

1 A New Space Last September, OMEGA celebrated its revamped store in Plaza Indonesia together with DAMAN as official media partner. VIPs and friends of the brand were invited to visit the newly renovated store and witness the brand’s latest collection of fine timepieces. The celebration continued with a DAMAN Gentlmen’s Dinner at Bengawan Restaurant, in the Keraton at The Plaza hotel. Each guest then went home carrying a golden astronaut statue commemorating OMEA’s 50th anniversary. 2 Thirsty Tuesday It’s that time of the year where we introduce not only one but two of our special issue, namely the fall/winter issue of DAMAN Style and the annual DA MAN Caliber. To celebrate this shared passion for seasonal fashion and a year’s worth of fine watches, DAMAN arranged a special Thirsty…

Swish Swish Much credit must be given to Prada, which revived its Linea Rossa last year in flying neon colors. The return to synthetic, technical materials has swept menswear by storm, merging ideas from streetwear and activewear into a new, futuristic look. It can be delicate, as seen at Craig Green, or survivalist, the way Alyx does it. Whichever vibe you choose, you’ll definitely be swishing and swooshing your way through winter. Bold & Beautiful Loveliness and glamour are not words typically associated with menswear; and yet thanks to designers like Kim Jones at Dior Men and Clare Waight Keller at Givenchy, they are the most essential vocabulary terms of the season. Menswear’s new spirit is louche and elegant, epitomized at Dior and Givenchy, but also celebrated in a tailored…

FREEFORM STYLING Taking a MORE PERSONALIZED APPROACH, Pedro presents its latest collection. For this season, the brand provides versatile pieces for all kinds of personalities—from casual to formal, from dressy to sporty. Two big themes are highlighted for the menswear: There is Nomad for casual weekends with plenty of camo, ombre, quilted panels, yellow highlights and so on. On the other end of the spectrum there is Poet, which is reserved for dressy weekends with touches of snakeskin, felt, earthy tones and cozy checks. Wrist-Watching Sticking to its brand DNA, Kenneth Cole New York reveals its newest automatic watches—The Gents. The watch collection is created to define style and quality in a modern and classic way. Color-wise, the collection features a seasonal palette of deep blues, reds, browns and greens.…

Taste On Fire Riding the waves of recent F&B trends, Cut and Grill (Jl. Suryo No. 34, Jakarta; +62 021 270 855 55; thecutgrill.com) has opened its doors in Jakarta. To ensure a delightful grilling experience, the restaurant uses only the freshest and tastiest premium meat and ingredients. Known as one of the best barbecue spots in town, Cut and Grill is decorated in a rustic industrial style, combining elements of modernity and old-school wooden accents to create a homey and cozy eatery. Green Vibes To bring the capital’s food enthusiasts closer to nature, Ismaya Group introduces Social Garden (Senayan City Ground Floor, Jl. Asia Afrika, Jakarta; +62 812 9058 9818, ismaya.com), an indoor garden concept where the scenery mimics the great outdoors. Serving up a menu consisting of healthy…

Based on millennia of tradition, yoga is as much a physical activity as it is a mental workout. Through the physical form of yoga, practitioners learn flexibility and mobility along with balance and peace of mind. If we look strictly at its physical component, the movements within yoga develops our slow twitch muscle fibers—which is mainly related to endurance and muscle tone. For muscle definition and strength-building, you need a form of exercise that targets your fast twitch muscle fibers. And in this category, HIIT or High-Intensity Interval Training still reigns as one of the most effective options. While it’s definitely possible to enjoy both of these forms of exercise, what if we told you that you could get the benefits of both in a single routine? This would certainly…