February - March 2019

Da Man

Leading Men’s Fashion and Lifestyle

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Why Print Matters
The publishing world has taken quite a hit over the past couple of years. Many titles have ceased to exist or have migrated to online platforms. While change is inevitable, a thought stirred in my mind: What is it that makes print great? This brought
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Runway
For the spring/summer 2019 season, the new way to wear a suit is without the shirt. Yes, you should be wearing your suit with absolutely nothing underneath. The trend was everywhere, from the baby-blue two-piece paired with a bare chest at Ermenegild
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News
Coach kicked off 2019 by releasing a smashing spring/summer campaign starring its first global men’s face, Michael B. Jordan. Shot in a desert landscape outside of Los Angeles by Craig McDean, the campaign depicts Jordan on a vintage car, fully dress
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Essentials
Kim Jones’ first collection for Dior Men was simply outstanding. How he artfully and playfully re-energized the menswear line with a dash of soft elegance, feminine and streetwear influences, as well as some of Dior’s most iconic accessories—the sadd
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Grooming
Our skin works differently during the day and night. When the sun is up, our skin works to protect itself from environmental factors (UV rays, pollution, etc.), while at night, it works to repair and regenerate itself. That’s why skincare companies o
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Scents
1970s New York serves as inspiration behind Niche perfume house Amouage’s recent pair of fragrances, Imitation Man and Imitation Woman. These set of fragrances are built on Creative Director Christopher Chong’s account of the city at that time. Captu
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Watches
This is an important year for A. Lange & Söhne, particularly for the LANGE 1. This watch quite literally marked the dawn of a new era and has been the brand’s undisputed icon for 25 years. And this is why the brand is celebrating the award-winning wa
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Gadgets
If you’re a keen music enthusiast who’s tired of tangled cords, then wireless headphones are definitely for you. They’re convenient in any situation where you don’t want to deal with cables getting in the way of your activities—which is basically all
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Humanity First
An artist since the 1980s, Arahmaiani travelled the world as a global nomad while creating a number of works that critiqued humanity, politics and Indonesian cultures. Her exhibition at Museum Macan—which runs until March 10, 2019—dubbed “Masa Lalu B
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Living
While Jo Malone London is best known for its quintessentially British fragrances, the house actually has much more to offer, including its range of grooming products and home products. The latter includes items like diffusers, room sprays and, a defi
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Self Reflection
Mike Posner’s third studio album, “A Real Good Kid,” is pretty different from his earlier works. As matter of fact, it’s safe to say that this album is all about reflection at his life and the influences of his father. For instance, “January 11th, 20
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Books
As the title suggests, “Kenzo Takada” (ACC Art Books) is a book about the founder of French luxury fashion house Kenzo: Japanese designer Kenzo Takada. Authored by Kazuko Masui, one of Takada’s most faithful friends, this marks the first book ever wr
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Fighting Masters
By KOEI Tecmo Platform PC, PS4, Xbox One Release February 2019 The fast-paced 3D fighting game that began with the original “Dear or Alive” for arcades in 1996 is back this year with a new contender. The story of Dead or Alive 6” will follow the even
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All-Around Adventure
Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Jon Bass Imagine heaven is like a corporation, with God as the CEO and its angels in different parts of the corporate ladder. Well, “Miracle Workers” is like that. Based on the novel of th
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Movies
Stars Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker Director Jordan Peele Jordan Peele, writer and director of “Get Out,” is back with a new nightmare titled “Us.” This time, the story centers on a mother, Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong’
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Eats+drinks
Mediterranean cuisine just got a lot more exciting at DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta’s Sea Grain Restaurant & Bar (DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta, third floor, Jl. Pegangsaan Timur No.17, Jakarta; +62 21 3190 4433; doubletree3.hilton.com). The restaurant
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Travel
The recently opened Wyndham Sundancer Resort Lombok (Raya Pandanan, Dusun Pandanan, Sekotong Barat, Lombok; +62 370 6199888; wyndhamhotels.com) is an all-suite resort: Every room comes with its own kitchen facilities, expansive balcony and bathroom w
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Urban Connection
Mercedes-Benz GLA has been reinterpreting the compact SUV segment in style since 2013 with their expertise in providing off-road capability, serene day-to-day motoring and the progressive design. Characterized by its sportily dynamic design language,
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Bad Mouthing
After hearing people complain your breath, you’re likely to go for one of the most common quick-acting solutions: Take a mint or two, drink a glass of water, use mouthwash or, if you’re insecure enough, brush your teeth. But what if any one of those
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Street Fighter
Almost 1 billion Spotify streams in 2018. Singer and songwriter Afgansyah “Afgan” Reza is undoubtedly a superstar. For over 10 years, his outstanding talent has produced soulful songs that resonated with diverse audiences. And his local and internati
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The Italian Job
Today, Italian-born Alberto Frezza is known primarily for his portrayal of Ryan tanner, one of the most intriguing characters from “Station 19”—the popular spin-off to “grey’s Anatomy.” the series follows a group of heroic firefighters stationed at S
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Lights, Camera, Action
Great action films are more than just sequences of mind-blowing action scenes. Though those play an important part—there’s the word “action” in it, after all—great action films are also defined by great storytelling. Oka Antara put it best during our
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Escaping Artist
Born in Colorado 2009, his popularity gained a significant boost when he became a regular in “I’m in the Band,” a Disney’s original series set in the suburbs, as a teenager and also the lead guitarist for his favorite washed up rock band. Today, the
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Breaking New Ground
Alex Landi’s role in season 15 of “Grey’s Anatomy” might not be a particularly big one. At least not yet. And for sure it holds a particular significance for many worldwide communities and marks a huge breakthrough for the long-running medical drama.
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True Elegance
Martell’s heritage dates back to the 18th Century, when Jean Martell, a native of Jersey, founded the company. That was in 1715, at the height of French art de vivre, when gastronomy, taste and craftsmanship were celebrated and enjoyed with style. Th
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The Undisputed Icon
Back in 1904, the Santos de Cartier was born. At that time, the watch carried with it the three major principles held dear by Alberto Santos-Dumont, the aviation pioneer who ordered the first modern wristwatch from Louis Cartier and whose name would
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Suited For Success
Affordable luxury watches may sound like an oxymoron, but this has been the core offering of Baume et Mercier since 1830. The world-famous Swiss luxury watchmaker has a solid worldwide reputation for watches that push the boundaries of haute horloger
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Romancing The Legacy
Dior men’s collection for spring/summer 2019 marked Kim Jones’ debut for the iconic Parisian fashion house. Fusing couture elements with sportswear and streetwear sensibilities, the prolific Jones certainly was in his element. Going deep into the Dio
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Street Dapper King
Mention Virgil Abloh’s name and almost instantly, streetwear comes to mind. Whether it’s his own disruptive young clothing brand or innumerable sold out collaborations, the 38-year-old, selfmade fashion savant has pioneered a new form of dressing, on
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Time For A Change
Winning over millennials is undoubtedly a difficult venture. But for Braun Büffel, the challenge might be even harder. as a 131-year-old leather goods and accessories brand, who for more than a century pioneered collections of classic elegance, turni

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