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Optimism in the face of adversity has always been one of humanity’s most powerful traits. And as the world faces one of the worst pandemics in ages, it is a good time to maintain a healthy amount of optimism. This storm, too, shall pass. In the meant

Co-ords—as in, matching two-piece outfits—are among the most essential fashion items this summer. Unsurprisingly, the best co-ord apparel this season are heavy on patterns, logos and loud patterns. Even when they come in more subtle, monochromatic de

Let’s face it: Denim is never going to be out of trend. Its versatility to transform itself for each season is just astounding. In fact, double denim had a resurgence this season, mainly in Paris and Milan. From Loewe, Celine and Valentino, each had

Louis Vuitton presents a unique blend of relaxed and classic chic with its latest Taïgarama leather goods line. The Taïgarama line first debuted last year and for the spring/summer 2020 collection, the house’s signature Taïga leather is now paired wi

WITH “TIME IS FLEETING” as its main theme, Pedro looks into the wholesome minimalism of the moment that’s uncorrupted by life’s detritus and disentangled from daily routines for its spring/summer 2020 collection. Featuring a color palette of mainly p

Men are known to have relatively tougher skin, which is—supposedly—less prone to acne and more resilient against environmental stressors. But that also means that their skin is more resistant to skincare products. Enter the face mask. Face masks are,

Tommy Hilfiger has launched its new fragrance for men titled Impact. The brand has collaborated with musicians James Bay for the fragrance’s global campaign and Wincent Weiss as the face of the fragrance’s German campaign. With a T-shaped cap that st

The Arceau watches from Hermès—designed by Henri d’Origny back in 1978—is the epitome of formal classicism tinged with singularity. This year, the brand released a new interpretation of this watch with a superbly complex mechanical architecture. Titl

We’ve seen foldable smartphones. Now, Lenovo has unveiled the world’s first foldable PC. With its seamless folding OLED screen, Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold can function as a laptop with a keyboard and pen, used like a book for single or dual-screen bro

To bring you the ultimate cinematic and immersive audio-visual experience, Bang & Olufsen presents Beovision Harmony. The Danish design company was inspired by mid-century entertainment furniture, where cabinets would hide TVs and radios behind delic

Lauv Californian singer-songwriter Ari Staprans Leff a.k.a. Lauv has just launched his debut studio album titled “How I’m Feeling.” This particular album is all about embracing personality and all its different aspects. He explained that this album i

By Capcom Platform PC, PS4, Xbox One Release April 2020 Capcom would continues its winning streak by remaking its 1999 hit “Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.” First and foremost, we’re going to see a rather different protagonist here. Instead of a dressed fo

Stars Jason Segel, André Benjamin, Sally Field Created by Jason Segel (who is also part of the cast), “Dispatches From Elsewhere” is an anthology drama series that revolves around four ordinary people who feel that there’s something missing in their

TOP GUN: MAVERICK Stars Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Val Kilme Director Joseph Kosinski The sequel to 1986 legendary action drama/the U.S. Navy’s most successful recruiting video “Top Gun” is finally set to hit theaters. “Top Gun: Mav

As a part of Hutan Kota by Plataran, Pidari Lounge (Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 54-55, Jakarta; +62 812 9440 9007; plataran.com) is a laid-back, chic and cozy venue that features a combination of Indonesian and Western comfort dishes, hearty quick-eats a

Sidhorn Midtown (68 Langsuan Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand; +66 279 68 888; sindhornmidtown.com) has opened its doors in the heart of Bangkok’s Langsuan neighborhood. Uncomplicated and harmonious, Sindhorn Midtown delivers modern living

About now, you may have had your fill of tips, guides, advice or just about anything, really, about the coronavirus crisis. On the other hand, with the crisis showing no signs of slowing down and new developments popping up every so often, it is cruc

Visit a gym—any gym—or maybe a fitness-themed YouTube channel and you’re bound to see kettlebells. These distinctively-shaped weight training gear (we’ll return to the shape of kettlebells later) have become pretty much ubiquitous now—and with good r

Earlier this year, British premium car manufacturer MINI finally revealed to the Indonesian market what is by some measure the most powerful model ever approved for use on public roads in the brand’s sixty-year history: The new MINI John Cooper Works

Since the last time we met with Cinta Laura Kiehl, which is a good three years ago—give or take, the Indonesian-German actress and singer has moved forward quite a bit. When I asked her what some the biggest changes were since she last appeared on th

Along with his fellow cast members, Arya Vascvo is part of a new generation of Indonesian actors. For one, they check all the right boxes: they’re young, talented and attractive. The attractive bit might not be all too relevant if you have the talent

Baskara Mahendra is on the path to make his name in the film industry. Before landing his role un “Gossip Girl Indonesia”, he was already involved in several Indonesian films—and successful ones too, if one might add. But he hasn’t always been an act

The casting director for “Gossip Girl Indonesia” did a great job with the cast of the series. When the production team first announced lineup of actors in the adaptation, Jerome Kurnia’s name was there. In the series, he portrays Chicco Salim, adapte

The release of Disney’s latest live-action blockbuster has faded. And the same can be said for the people behind the project. Recently, DA MAN chatted with Yoson An, the man who plays Mulan’s love interest in the movie. While a lot of people might st

Playing the role of a bad guy convincingly takes a lot of skill; giving a bad guy nuance, depth and a genuine sense of humanity underneath the veneer of cruelty, now that’s something else. And that’s something that Shawn Hatosy has done for four seas

Scottish actor Sam Heughan is known primarily for his portrayal of Jamie Fraser, the male lead and one of the most intriguing characters from “Outlander.” As a historical drama series based on the novel series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon, “Out

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Monotonous and safe are definitely not part of Bvlgari’s vocabulary. The Roman jewelry house has been continuously innovating and reimagining through creativity and collaborations. And kicking off the third decade of a successful and revolutionary jo

The very first TUDOR chronograph was introduced in 1970—about half a century ago. This first model, dubbed the Oysterdate, was not only robustly functional and mechanically-superb, it also had a strong visual identity, allowing it to pave the way for

When I met Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, Louis Vuitton’s master perfumer, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last year, he said: “Indonesia is a garden of perfume ingredients.” He then noted how he has been to the country several times to source for ingredien

Martell, the world’s leading cognac brand, presented the “Rindu Kamu Yang Dulu” (Missing the Old You) concert at Pallas Fairground SCBD on Friday, February 14, as part of its House of Martell Entertainment initiative “Home by Martell.” Among the atte