Table of contents for June 2022 - July 2022 in Da Man

The world, it would seem, is actually returning to a semblance of normalcy. For real, this time. We’re starting to travel a lot more, staying outdoors with extra vigilance but at least without layers of anxiety clouding our view of the world and enjoying things like going to the cinema. Making it even better, we’re right at the beginning of summer. And while it’s only officially summer in the western hemisphere, it still means an abundance of new fashion drops, movie premieres, the school holidays, etc. As such, it seems only right that for this turn-of-the season issue of DAMAN, we highlight some new, rising talents as well. Basically, new names who are stepping up their games in a big way. From Indonesia’s very own movie industry we have actor,…

Adventure Time German luxury house Montblanc appointed its friend of the brand, Indonesian actor and activist Hamish Daud, as the face of its latest Glacier collection campaign. Daud has previously starred in the house’s “What Makes You, Moves You” global campaign. The new Glacier collection comprises pieces inspired by frozen lakes and glaciers, emulating icy textures and evoking the spirit of adventure which matches Daud’s personality. Posing in front of a snowy mountain background, Daud is wearing highlighted pieces from the collection, including the Meisterstück Selection Glacier backpack featuring a bold glacier motif. Completing the ensemble are a matching black parka and pants, as well as the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date watch with a glacier-patterned dial. Opus Two in Black and White This year’s spring marked the reunion…

Like most kids his age, little Gavin Casalegno grew up watching television with his parents and discovered the fascination of commercials. Turned out, it was a moment of epiphany: After telling his parents about his interests in commercials, they took him to a local audition and Casalegno tried out. The rest, as they say, is history. Born in 1999, Casalegno began his acting career when he was six years old, appearing in a number of commercials. His acting journey, interestingly, was actually preceded by a modelling career. So far, Casalegno has starred in various television series and motion pictures, including “I Am… Gabriel,” “Dead Still” and the epic drama “Noah,” in which he plays a biblical character. Recently, DA MAN had the opportunity to talk with Casalegno about his acting…

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An Afternoon Soirée Not too long ago, DAMAN held a Happy Hour session in collaboration with Grand Seiko at the premium watch boutique managed by EBI Watch, Independent, located on the Ground Floor of Pacific Place, Jakarta. The event was hosted by young entrepreneurs Larry Widjaja and Kama Sulaiman, who came to the event together with their watch enthusiast friends. The lovely afternoon started with a private tour showcasing the latest novelties from Grand Seiko and was then followed by a mini photo session for the gents with their favorite Grand Seiko pieces. The day was then closed with a cocktail-making demo that was inspired by Grand Seiko Sakura and Snowflake watches. All in all, it was a day of indulgence sprinkled with interesting conversations about exquisite timepieces.…

A ROUNDUP OF ALL THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS SEASON TO LOOK AND BE YOUR BEST 360 When we say that psychedelic prints are back on trend, we mean something entirely different than those from the 1970s. The psychedelic color pattern trend for menswear this summer highlighted multicolored tie-dye and reactive dip-dye, which are given stronger visual impact with the help of highly-saturated colors. There is a chromatic range of bold and neon colors for an optimistic summer and the blurring effect takes on irregular asymmetric looks, breaking conventional aesthetics. In line with the ever-present hope of returning to a normal, pre-pandemic lifestyle, the psychedelic trend of today is dedicated to rave culture. Case in point: Louis Vuitton’s spring/summer 2022 collection explores the symbolic values of rave culture with…

In the Eyes of a Monster Luxury fashion house Moncler joined forces with Gentle Monster to release the Swipe collection. Informed by futuristic designs, the collection embodies the latter’s eyewear brand’s experimental spirit and its outlook on the societal perception of emotion in the digital world, combined with the former’s sartorial savoir-faire. The main highlight of the collection is a series of sunglasses in four different silhouettes, including polygonal, oval and square, all equipped with lenses that provide 99.9-percent UV protection and are emblazoned with the co-branding metal insignia. The collection also features a range of ready-to-wear pieces. To celebrate this collaboration, the duo has launched a pop-up space in Gentle Monster’s HAUS DOSAN flagship store in Gangnam district, Seoul. Vacation Club British clothing brand Orlebar Brown welcomed this year’s…

Disruptive Creation Inspired by the Maison’s iconic Big Bang, Hublot unveils its own interpretation of the square watch with the Square Bang Unico. At first glance, the sandwich construction of its dial gives it different levels of depth and a highly architectural feel. The six functional screws on the bezel are placed at exactly the same places as on the iconic Big Bang, along with the much-appreciated One Click system for the strap. Five 42mm models are already available with the first three being in solid titanium, black ceramic or King Gold, while the last two blend titanium or King Gold with a black ceramic bezel. Modern Day Icon The monochrome style of the Octo Finissimo collection from Bvlgari is as much a signature as its technical feats and slender…

Jeremy Jauncey is the founder and CEO of Beautiful Destinations, “an award-winning strategy and creative agency for travel businesses.” The company is known for being innovative, having an immense social media presence and often collaborates with its diverse portfolio of partners. More importantly, however, Jauncey is known as a champion of travel as a force for good, both for the travelers themselves as well as the destinations they go to. Unsurprisingly, Jauncey has also been an ambassador for the World Wildlife Fund and GoldStandard.org. And on World Oceans Day 2021, Jauncey officially joined Panerai’s family of global brand ambassadors. The partnership feels only natural: Jauncey has long been a fan of the Italian watch manufacturer and Panerai has been at the forefront of addressing the environmental impacts of watchmaking. Just…

The film and entertainment industry in Indonesia has seen quite a few promising new faces in the past decade. As life is getting better and the pandemic gradually deescalates, the gate has been opened even wider for new talents. Among them is Denzel Jordan Pangeran Lantang—better known as just Pangeran Lantang—a 21-year-old actor and YouTuber. Growing up in a Sundanese-Manadonese family with an Indian and Dutch heritage, Lantang remembers experiencing a fun childhood. “I was a pretty rebellious boy back then. I had already attempted to ride a motorcycle before I was actually allowed to,” he fondly recalls. Born in 2001, the young actor states that, despite his current career in the acting field, being an actor was not something he initially wanted. “Being an actor was a spontaneous choice,”…

Created all the way back in 1904, the design of the iconic Santos de Cartier watch was based on the concept of form, a taste for minimalism, the precision of proportions and an eye for detail. The watch was specially made for famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont and Louis Cartier designed it with a square shape at a time when pocket watches were traditionally round. In short, the Santos was truly revolutionary. The Santos de Cartier’s signature elements became instantly recognizable, from its square or straight shape, rounded corners, a seamless curve of horns that converges towards the strap and exposed screws. Speaking of which, the screws—traditionally hidden in watchmaking—were made visible and became an aesthetic code of the collection. The Santos watch rose through the ranks to become a…

The Neutral Zone While the runways are filled with bold colors and patterns, there’s still a strong focus on wearability as well this season. While timeless classics like brown still have their place, lighter shades including beige and cream are really having a moment. Think of it as a means to clean your wardrobe palate from loud patterns and the like. The great thing about these neutral colors is you can layer different shades and you would still get that elegant, cool and effortless look. Take note from what Fendi, Hermès, Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Vuitton and Jacquemus are offering this season. Doing The Blend The message for this season is clear: wear more color. Here’s something for the maximalists out there: The ombre effect is booming this season. Subtle colors…

Sun’s Up, Sky’s Blue The importance of sunscreen is something that apparently needs to be reinforced into our collective consciousness again and again and again. One survey showed that only about 18 percent of men regularly use sunscreen on their face or any other exposed skin when they go outside on a warm, sunny day for more than an hour, or when they are on holiday. Even more importantly, men’s skin is more likely than women’s to be damaged by UV rays. And with the hotstreak we’re having these days and the summer holidays just around the corner, the dangers of sun exposure can’t be emphasized enough. Sorry to say, gents, there’s no such thing as healthy tan. But the good thing about sunscreen is that it’s never too late…

Complete Compatibility When it comes to Wi-Fi home speakers for personal use, do you go for wireless speakers that have built-in voice assistants such as Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa so they have the smart features you might need? Or do you prefer old-school speakers in your house with a little more versatility and significantly better sound and multi-room features in addition to all the basics? Whatever your choice is, Bang & Olufsen recently presented the Beosound Level, which is a portable Wi-Fi home speaker that delivers impressive sound, unrivaled craftsmanship, and a modular design that improves longevity. Most importantly, with its slim design and built-in recessed handles, portability is at the heart of the Beosound Level. Rest assured, whether standing upright in the kitchen, lying flat on the table…

Flying Solo HARRY’S HOUSE Harry Styles British singer and musician Harry Styles is back with his highly anticipated new album “Harry’s House.” As the followup to his critically-adored sophomore album “Fine Line,” the 13-track album is largely filled with upbeat and lightly electronic numbers, as well as anthemic pop songs, which is a bit of a shift from the former One Direction member’s earlier, classic rock-indebted sound. Need proof of just how much Styles has changed? Just listen to his chart-topping single titled “As It Was,” and see for yourself how much he’s grown in terms of musically, lycrics and everything in between. MR. MORALE & THE BIG STEPPERS Kendrick Lamar Five years since his last solo drop, the 2017’s acclaimed “DAMN,” the mighty Kendrick Lamar finally released his long-awaited…

MOON KNIGHT Stars Oscar Isaac, May Calamawy, Ethan Hawke A strong entry in the everexpanding Marvel Cinematic Universe that has expanded onto Disney+, “Moon Knight” is anything but your typical superhero fare. The miniseries follows Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a mild-mannered gift shop attendant suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) who becomes drawn into a mysterious plot whilst experiencing memories that are not his own. Steven eventually discovers that he shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. Or is it the other way around? As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt. OBI-WAN KENOBI Stars Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Joel Edgerton Set ten years after the events of “Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the…

Not too long ago in 2021, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) found that one out of ten individuals are diabetic, meaning that 537 million adults from the age 20 to 79 from all over the world have diabetes. Three years ago, in 2019, the condition ranked ninth on the list of the leading causes of death, as stated by the World Health Organization. On average, one person dies from diabetes per five seconds—a piece of data that causes nightmares for many. Around 11 percent of the total population in Indonesia is diabetic, equivalent to 19.47 million people. This number makes Indonesia the fifth country with the highest number of diabetics. While the risk of diabetes cannot be understated, there is a little-known aspect of the disease that threatens millions in…

Make up Catria Kirby using Trish McEvoy skincare and brushes Hair Maxwell M. using UNITE Hair Products Production Media Playground PR Model Hechan Dasilva/Other Peoples Children Management Special thanks Blake Woods…

The late men’s artistic director at Louis Vuitton, the legendary Virgil Abloh, approached pre-collections with the same analytical rigor that defined his runways. As passionate as he was about the sensation of shows, he studiously immersed himself in what he called the “normalcy” of pre-collections: “Essential garments of a wardrobe, 7.0’d.” He wanted to “celebrate the idea of commercialism rather than deny it the way fashion tends to” and further delved into this notion by coining the two terms: trendless and lifewear. For the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2022 collection—completed and photographed before his passing on November 28, 2021—Abloh exercised this philosophy through a set of creations whose core was tuned to the mindset of a new generation. The Pre-Fall 2022 collection is inspired by Abloh’s “boyhood ideology” and themes that…