Table of contents for April 2022 - May 2022 in Da Man

When I took the fateful decision to enter into the world of men’s lifestyle and fashion publication, there were at least seven other titles vying for the same space and audience. Fast forward to today, a good 15 years later, and DAMAN is the last title left standing in this category. And it’s going stronger than ever. As cliched as it might sound, I couldn’t have done it without you—our partners, our loyal readers and subscribers, and everybody who believed that DAMAN has something to offer to the world. It goes without saying the road up to this point hadn’t been and easy, but I like to believe that is exactly why DAMAN has grown so much since its inception. We started out as a simple, Indonesia-based title, but we…

Reflective Celebration German sportswear label Adidas and Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their collaboration on the Y-3 brand. Exploring the past, present and future of the brand, the “20 Years: Re-Coded” campaign stars French soccer manager and player Zinedine Zidane. The athlete himself has collaborated with the brand on multiple occasions, appearing in numerous Y-3 ads and walking in a number of runway shows. Creative director Jamie Reid and photographer Gabriel Moses worked together to create a memorable short film and an array of stills, all in black-and-white, showcasing the soccer player in different ensembles and dynamic poses. The latest collection includes trench coats, sweatshirts, puffer vests and the brand’s latest piece, the UltraBOOST 22. Be Your Own Superhero Lanvin celebrated the joy brought by…

Homage to Madrid Loewe’s Un Paseo por Madrid collection is a tribute to the fashion house’s home base. Introduced in 2012, it was initially a series of four perfumes inspired by Madrid and its splendor. Created by Emilio Valeros, the pioneering quartet represents the city’s four iconic landmarks, namely Buen Retino Park, Plaza de Oriente, Real Jardín Botánico and Paseo del Prado, in the form of aromatic formulations. New entries, including Ópera en el Teatro Real, Mayrit, and Primavera en el Mercade de San Miguel were released in the later years to complete this exquisite collection. Each perfume is available as full-size eau de parfum in 100ml. The Discovery Set features eight fragrances from the exclusive collection, packaged in 10ml vials, perfect for testing or gifting. A Scent Euphoric BOSS…

The Jaguar Book Shimmering like a movie star for 100 years, Jaguar has been synonymous with elegance and luxury in automobile culture—and it’s high time for the exquisite car brand to be properly commemorated. Right on time for the 60th birthday of the E-type, star photographer René Staud stages the epitome of elegance and luxury in “The Jaguar Book,” a rapidly varied course through iconic Britishness on four wheels. The book explores the entire Jaguar collection in 175 photos artistically staged by Staud. In addition to the photographs, car expert and author Jürgen Lewandowski provides the information and highlights racing history, celebrity Jaguar owners and film appearances. The 271-page hardcover book provides a good portion dedicated to company founder William Lyons, who helped turn Jaguar into one of the world’s…

Nourishing the Soul As a vegan restaurant Zest Ubud (Jl. Penestanan No. 8, Ubud, Bali; +62 8234 006 5048; zestubud.com) fills diners with flavors that nourishes the soul with an array of the best locally grown fruits, shoots and roots. Using only locally-sourced ingredients, the restaurant supports organic farmers and local artisans, and even the staff grow some of the produce at home. The chef, meanwhile, takes inspiration from his multiple hectare rainforest gardens in Tabanan. Unlike with usual vegan menus, diners at Zest can expect meaty hunks of jackfruit, juicy burgers, loaded pizzas, cassava fritters and sticky spiced carrots. The must try from the menu is the Peking duck—made of rich meaty plant-based yum similar to duck sides with light dipping sauce. Deep Connection Umalas, Bali, welcomes BONITO Fish…

Social media has given rise to all kinds of participatory challenges. From the famous ice bucket challenge promoting awareness of ALS to the breathtaking “shoot for the sky” challenge on TikTok, the varitions are endless. Those related to exercise routines have been trending too, gaining traction as people increasingly work out from home. One of these is the plank challenge, which involves a 30-day workout program. Each day, the amount of time one holds a plank gradually increases. Instagram users have been quick to pick up on the trend, as more than 410,000 posts are already tagged with the #plankchallenge hashtag. Celebrities and public figures like German-Chinese-Indonesian footballer Kim Kurniawan, as well as Irfan Haarys Bachdim and his wife, Jennifer Bachdim, have given the challenge a try, further increasing its…

Grooming Dinar Model Christian Leitner/Gustav Model…

Young, talented, and free. These three words perfectly describe actor, singer and DJ Al Ghazali. The firstborn of Ahmad Dhani and Maia Estianty—both prominent figures in the Indonesian music industry—Ghazali has realized from a very young age that music is a passion embedded in his heart. It’s safe to say that Ghazali and music are two entities that cannot be separated. His love for music traces back to his childhood—specifically, to a rather unique habit of his father at the time. “I’ve been listening to music since I was a kid. Wherever I am, be it at a shooting location or somewhere else, I would listen to music. And whenever I slept, my father would play music so loudly that it felt like he was ‘brainwashing’ me,” he reminisces. “I’ve…

Back in March 2019, a short fan film titled “Bel-Air” was released on YouTube. The three-and-a-half-minute clip acted as a mock trailer for a darker, more dramatic version of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”—arguably one of the most enduring pop-culture icons of the ’90s. Among those praising the film’s concept was none other than Will Smith, star of the original series. Fast forward to 2020, and an actual series with the same name was announced with Smith acting as executive producer. Now, as the first season of “Bel-Air” comes to a close and we await season two, DA MAN had the opportunity to chat with Olly Sholotan who plays as Carlton Banks, who in turn had arguably the most interesting character development in both the old and new series. Sholotan…

There is something oddly satisfying when you go over the résumé of a successful model—particularly one of Justin Eric Martin’s caliber. In a way, it’s like looking at the perfect candidate for a job, as the earliest entries in the “job experience” list mentions names like Bottega Veneta and Calvin Klein, Balmain and Versace, and so on. Indeed, Martin started his career with a Calvin Klein campaign followed by a series of spring/summer runway shows for the following year, then went on to appear in even more fashion shows along with lookbooks and catalogs, campaigns and magazine covers. Even during the pandemic, he still appeared on the catwalks, including Versace’s spring/summer 2020 show, Giorgio Armani’s fall/winter 2020 show and more. And like so many of his peers—including quite a few…

NEVER TOO SHORT Summer is inevitably the perfect time to pull off shorts: they help you to stay breezy and stylish under the sun. This season, the bottom ends come to above the knee and the overall design come in all shapes and forms. Those wanting more modest, slouchier fits can opt for billowing Bermudas, while others may want show off a little more leg. No matter where your preference lies, however, do stock your closet with a wide variety of shorts because there’s practically one for every occasion. Seen in the frame is the go-to option for a bolder and adventurous look with the matching Dior Oblique motif top and shorts in a neon color flare. Start exploring all the possibilities and have fun with it.…

Matching Set Supreme surprised its devoted fans with news of a high-end collaboration. After its previous team-up with Yohji Yamamoto, Louis Vuitton and also Emilio Pucci, the brand has now partnered with perhaps the most iconic and enduring British brand in history, Burberry, on a new collection for spring 2022. The collaborative collection consists of a trench coat, down puffer jacket and denim trucker jacket. Moreover, it will also be followed by the sure-to-be sought-after box logo hooded sweatshirt, rugby, jeans, denim shorts, T-shirt, crusher, 6-panel and a skateboard. Finally, rounding up the collaboration are the leather track jacket, leather track pant and silk pajama set that continues the branding and design elements of the aforementioned pieces. Bold New Beginnings For new Montblanc creative director Marco Tomasetta’s first leather collection,…

Historical Model As a tribute to its historical roots, the Santos-Dumont collection from Cartier adds three new lacquer watches elevating the style and spirit so dear to legendary aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont to its repertoire of elegance. In particular, these three-color variations in burgundy and platinum, beige and gold or black and steel are coated with a thin layer of lacquer, then smoothed and polished by hand. Everything also hinges on the finesse of this translucent lacquer, which adds brilliance, relief and depth to the colors of the dial. Spheres of the World The latest Arceau Le temps voyageur from Hermès showcases intricate details at its dial. For one, it reveals a singular reinterpretation by the maison of classic haute horlogerie complications roaming across the hours of the world, as the…

A Great Threat DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Chiwetel Ejiofor Director Sam Raimi May 6 sees the second movie centering on Marvel Comics’s Sorcerer Supreme. Following the events of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” where Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) casts a forbidden spell that opened the door to the Multiverse, the boundaries of reality are pushed further than ever before. As the threat to humanity becomes too great, Doctor Strange, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, must traverse the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary. Ghosts of The Past TOP GUN: MAVERICK Stars Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm Director Joseph Kosinski A sequel to the 1986…

In the ever-changing music industry, electronic dance music or EDM has become one of the most popular genres in Indonesia. For the past decade or so, the nation’s EDM scene has been driven by the likes of Winky Wiryawan, Riri Mestika and trio Weird Genius. However, the year 2015 saw the birth of DJ and music producer duo BEAUZ. Consisting of brothers Bernie and Johan Yang, the group began its journey in the founding duo’s university years. “We never lived together after high school,” Bernie recalls. “But we lived together for one year while I was in college. I asked him one day, ‘Do you want to make some music like Avicii?’ and he was like ‘Let’s do it!’ So, he downloaded a music production software called FL Studio and…

Glen Powell is about to ride into the danger zone as “Top Gun: Maverick” finally has a theatrical release date. In this highly-anticipated sequel to the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun,” Powell plays as “Hangman,” one of the naval aviators set to take to the skies together with Tom Cruise’s “Maverick” in what is expected to be one of the most celebrated flicks of the year—if not the decade. Of course, Powell has several other upcoming titles that he’s happy to share with us, along with some unique insight into his profession in what is arguably one of our most engrossing interviews in a long time. DAMAN: Hi Glen, thank you for having us and hope you’re doing great. So, what keeps you busy these days? Glen Powell: As you know,…

Among the many fundamentals of contemporary fashion gifted to us by Italy, none are arguably quite as Italian or as timeless as “sprezzatura.” Coined by prominent Renaissance author Baldassare Castiglione, the term was explained to mean “a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it.” This idea of being uncompromisingly elegant while at the same time being casually nonchalant goes one step beyond having, say, an intricately knotted tie or a pocket square folded just right. It’s about wearing a tie that is knotted in an incredibly knotted manner or having a pocket square appear exactly right, but doing so as if such elegance is totally natural and effortless. This spirit…

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Back To Black Summer has always meant colorful revivals … but this time around, the ever-reliable black still holds some grip on the runways. Fashion is asserting its return to the basics and classic tailoring with this single color. Easy and highly effective, black and tailoring can be a match made in heaven. Kim Jones revisited his iconic Oblique suit for Dior Men while Louis Vuitton sent out an all-black ensemble with a looser silhouette. Saint Laurent added a pin-stripe detail with a leaner aesthetic while Fendi’s takes is breezy with the semi-casual look. Shimmy, Shimmy Shine The use of shiny fabrics has become a thing this season. As the world has opened up, now is the time to bring out your inner night owl with this ongoing trend. A…

Holding Down The Fort Often overlooked and rarely explained, ceramides actually have a proven record as an anti-aging ingredient. Ceramides are lipids—or fats—that are naturally found in high concentrations in the uppermost layers of the skin and they make up over 50 percent of the skin’s composition. So, in short, they play a vital role in determining how your skin looks and how it responds to environmental stressors. Think of ceramides as the mortar between the bricks—the bricks here being your skin cells. Ceramides help hold the skin together by forming a protective layer that limits moisture loss and protects against damage from pollution and other external factors. But why exactly would you need ceramides in your skincare products? The answer is simply because age and sun damage reduce the…

Back in 2019, British singer-songwriter Adele made a shocking appearance in an episode of “Saturday Night Live” with her new slimmed-down figure, the result of successfully losing around 45 kilograms. As people wondered what programs or routines she followed to get her new look, Adele told Vogue that she worked out a couple of times a day and worked with a trainer. Nevertheless, an array of assumptions regarding her weight-losing tricks arose and something was speculated to be her secret recipe: the sirtfood diet. The diet plan is now considered one of the most promising out there, and has been associated with the likes of UFC champion Conor McGregor and many other high-profile celebs. That being said, let’s dig deeper into the diet’s premise, as well as its pros and…

The 18th Asian Games held in 2018 witnessed a young Indonesian male jet skier, Aqsa Aswar, claiming a gold medal. His victory helped Indonesia reach fourth position in the medal table, surpassing Uzbekistan, Iran and India. Born into a family of jet skiers, Aswar has been familiar with the water sport since he was a kid, but it was his father, Saiful Sutan Aswar, the chairman of Indonesia Jetsport Boating Association who inspired him to take up the sport seriously. “My father was a jet ski athlete. He showed my brother and I different options like kart racing, motor racing and jet skiing … and we went with jet skiing,” he begins. “We were just playing around at the time. As we grew up, my father saw the talent in…

Axel Matthew Thomas has become quite a familiar face in the entertainment industry. After starting his career at a very young age, Thomas has now grown into a bona fide actor. You can tell from how he keeps adding titles of movies and TV series to his ongoing portfolio. As he keeps rising, the 24-year-old star, however, keeps his feet on the ground. It reflects on how approachable he is during our chat on the photoshoot day for Key Looks of spring/summer 2022. “Get to know me first. Sometimes people get the wrong impression about me. I’m actually a people person,” said Thomas. So, here we are. Getting to know more about the young actor and entrepreneur. DAMAN: Hi, Axel. How are you and what have you been up to?…

Chad White first appeared in DA MAN back in late 2010 for a sleek, urban photo shoot. Then, in 2014, we had the chance to chat with him at length and learned about how he was well on his way to becoming a pro baseball player before an injury led him to his current profession, how he got his first big break, etc. Fast forward to 2022, and White has become an even more intriguing character. He’s a professional model with a remarkably long career, he’s now a loving father and he comes off as a much more thoughtful—not to mention eloquent—individual. Here are some snippets of our third chat with Chad White… DAMAN: Hi, Chad. Awesome to have you with us again after so long. How are you? Chad White:…