August - September 2019

Da Man

Leading Men’s Fashion and Lifestyle

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Home Is Where The Talent Is
Travel, they say, opens your eyes to the wonders of the world and the diversity that it contains. But, like many other ardent travelers, I’ve also found that travel gives you a fresh perspective of home. I consider it my mission of sorts to introduce
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A Sunny Ride
It was only a short while ago when motorheads, automotive enthusiasts and just about anybody interested in cars from all across Indonesia turned their eyes and ears toward the premier auto show in the country. Yes, we’re talking about the 2019 editio
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360 Runway
This season's runway exhibited a multitude of designs playing with sleepwear, emphasizing how your style should always make you feel comfortable. Take notes from Fendi, Balenciaga, Kenzo and even Giorgio Armani who front pajama-inspired look down the
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360 News
With six Super Bowl titles, four Super Bowl MVP Awards, three League MVP Awards and 16 Division titles, suffice to say that Tom Brady embodies greatness. It’s no wonder that Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen teamed up with the legendary athle
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360 Essentials
Artistic Director of Dior men’s collection, Kim Jones, has reinterpreted the emblematic Saddle bag for the winter 2019/2020 collection. The new Saddle is a line of nylon accessories that composed of various designs inspired by the original icon. The
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Picks
CONVERSE IS TAKING STEPS TO make its Chuck Taylors more sustainable with the launch of Converse Renew. This initiative utilizes materials that are made from post-consumer and postindustrial waste for Chuck Taylor All Stars and Chuck 70s. The first re
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360 Grooming
1 Shiseido Professional Stage Works Powder Shake is a hybrid product that contains active ingredients such as functional powders that gives a high level of hold, seasalt spray for easy application and clay for texture. Can be used on dry or damp hair
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360 Scents
This intense, bold and daring fragrance embodies what Ducati man is all about. Ducati 126 is an eau de toilette that defines masculinity; the year 1926 refers to the year the legendary motorcycle manufacturer was established. The eau de toilette open
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360 Watches
The new Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic 41 effortlessly blends features from the brand’s most celebrated watch family with an understated design that makes it an instant classic in its own right. With Breitling’s familiar circular slide rule and dist
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In The Black
The single malt whiskies from The Macallan are, to put it mildly, in a class of its own. So, it goes without saying that the brand’s special releases enjoy a reputation as some of the finest whiskies in the world. Such is the case with The Macallan M
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Further Your Vision
A breakthrough in photography and mobile entertainment, the new OPPO Reno phone is undoubtedly 2019’s “it” gadget, not only for photographers, gamers and technology enthusiasts, but just for about everybody. This is a phone that was made to let every
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And Touch Someone
We’ve come a long way since the first phone cameras. Image resolution and quality has gone way up, we saw huge leaps in terms of software, dual cameras became the norm, low-light photography became possible—to a certain extent, etc., etc. The big thi
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A New Beginning
Things are about to change for Art Jakarta. Case in point: A new logo and also a new identity explores how identity of an art fair can be more inspiring. To top it off, for its 11th edition, the fair will be moving to Jakarta’s most prominent interna
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Living
It’s definitely the age of minimalist design packing a punch. The Harman Kardon Citation 100 proves exactly that–the modern subdued look would blend perfectly with the rest of your Swedish DIY living room assembly. But what it lacks in buttons or ind
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Mixing It Up
Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated seventh album is finally here. Entitled “Lover,” the album feels more straightforward than her previous release, which is filled with more mature themes. The lead single in this album, “ME!,” featuring Brendon Urie o
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Books
What an exciting few years it has been for Virgil Abloh. Shortly after the Paris shows of both his collections for Off-White and Louis Vuitton, the designer extraordinaire has launched a glorified scrapbook, namely “Figures of Speech.” The comprehens
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Gaming
By: 505 Games Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release: August 2019 From the makers of the “Max Payne” and “Alan Wake” games, comes a new third-person action-adventure title, “Control.” The story is what you’d expect from a Remedy Entertainment game: well
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Getting Political
Stars Kiefer Sutherland, Maggy Q, Adan Canto "Designated Survivor" found a new home on Netflix when it got cancelled last spring. "Designated Survivor" tells the story of Tom Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland), an unassuming Secretary of Housing and Urban d
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Eats+drinks
After nearly two years of operating on the hush-hush for members only, Ambrosia Private Club has finally opened its doors for the general public with an exclusive collaboration with Casa de Carne (Ambrosia Private Club, Jalan Daksa I No.20, Selong, S
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Travel
Giving your wellness a priority is essential. And in Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok (2 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini Pathum Wan; +66 2 666 3333; movenpick.com/Mövenpick/BDMS_Bangkok), travelers from all over the world can relax within the lush garden
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Movies
Stars Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba Director David Leitch Without a doubt, the “Fast & Furious” series is one of the biggest franchises out there even after eight installments. The upcoming spin-off is taking a new route with “Fast & Furi
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Getting To The Point
People have apparently been sticking needles into each other as a form of treatment for thousands of years. Acupuncture as we understand it today originated in China then spread first to Korea. The practice was then brought to Vietnam and eventually
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Short But Not Sweet
Staying in top physical condition often means looking out for and trying out new exercise programs. In fact, this is just common sense as our daily habits, fitness goals and overall fitness levels change over time. And, well, sometimes we all could u
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First And Foremost
This year, Ferrari introduced a new chapter in its history with the introduction of its first series production PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), called the SF90 Stradale. The new model is extreme on every level and represents a true paradigm s
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Attuned To The Classics
Elegance, as the motto of Swiss watch brand Longines goes, is an attitude. And it would seem that being elegant comes naturally to Simon Baker. We met the star of “The Mentalist” just before he was set to attend the Prix de Diane Longines (see the Sp
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The Front Runner
Over several years, you have seen him as an introvert, a backpacker, a father, a comedian and even a gang member. He is never the same man twice. To say that he’s a veteran in Indonesia’s film industry seems fitting as he’s been acting since 1999, ev
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One Of a Kind
Working with professional models is always great. Why? Well, as they say, you already know what to do and they also know what they are expected to do on set. So, all the prep work gets done in no time and then, voilà … the entire job goes smoothly. N
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Man For The Role
With more than two-dozen titles to his name, James Tupper likely knows quite a bit about the finer details about acting and being an actor. The Canadian actor made his screen debut with a small part in David Spade’s comedy “Joe Dirt” before establish
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Act Four
This is only the beginning for Alex Hunter Fitzalan. Like many actors before him, he started with a small role in a film before moving on to play bigger characters. His first role was as Tom in “Slender Man,” a 2018 American supernatural horror film.
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My Way Of Life
Looking back, American actor Milo Ventimiglia entered into the world of show business in what can only be described as one of the defining shows of 90s TV, Will Smith’s “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” back in 1995. Other than that, he was once best kno
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A Classic In The Making
Back in 2016, Tudor’s famed Black Bay Bronze model won the Petite Aiguille prize at the prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. This year, the brand continues to explore the aesthetic potentials of bronze and the metal’s characteristic patina
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The Sportiest Santos
One of the most celebrated family of timepieces in the world, the legendary Santos de Cartier collection, has an origin story quite like any other. It was initially commissioned in 1904 by Alberto Santos-Dumont, the legendary Brazilian aviator, who w
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Decades Of History
Historically speaking, Heuer—TAG was not part of the company name at the time—successfully created an eye-catching watch back in 1969 that became famous for its unique design and groundbreaking technology. Called the Monaco, just like the city and ra
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A Daring combination
World-renowned watch brand Swatch held a launch event in Tokyo earlier this year, in order to celebrate the launch of its new collection as part of a collaboration with A Bathing Ape for the first time. Founded in 1993, A Bathing Ape—known as BAPE—is
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The Space Between
Valentino has taken over Tokyo for the maison’s latest show. In conjunction with Valentino’s TKY Concept store in Ginza Six, Valentino presented the Pre-Fall 2019 collection for the first time in Tokyo. And this very occasion also marks the first tim
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Adventurous Spirit
At this year’s Baselworld, TAG Heuer reintroduced the Autavia as a stand-alone collection with a range of models that boast the versatility, ruggedness and reliability that characterized the original Autavia watches produced back in the 1960s. The or
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Deadly Duo
Bell & Ross has a strong history of manufacturing watches for the marine realm. Back in 2017, they made a strong impression in the diving world with its BR03-92 Diver that boasts the iconic BR square and functional lines. This year, the brand introdu
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Off To The Races
Throughout its long history, Swiss watch brand Longines has not only created breakthrough in fine timepieces but also innovations in timekeeping for various sports. Unsurprisingly, this includes equestrian events, and since 2011, Longines has become
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On Wings Of Silver
With six distinct collections, IWC Schaffhausen really has something for everyone. That being said, nothing really sparks the imagination quite like the brand’s impressive collection of pilot’s watches. Bold and expressive, these timepieces conjure u
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Adventure Time
Delve into the history of TAG Heuer and you’ll soon encounter familiar names like Carrera, Monaco, Formula 1, Aquaracer and Link. Dig a bit deeper, and you’ll find also find the name Autavia. Sounds familiar? Longtime fans of the brand would definite
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Pop Life
For fall/winter 2019, artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s men’s wear collection, Virgil Abloh, took inspiration from the iconic figure of Michael Jackson. Aside from his controversial private life, the late Michael Jackson provided a wealth of creat
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The Global Touch
The popular Japanese footwear brand Onitsuka Tiger hosted its Autumn Winter 2019 launch event in Thailand. DAMAN was among the select few invited to the launch event which was held at Warehouse 30 in Bangkok and had a front row view of a collection t
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Guestbook
Martell once again presents HOME by Martell. HOME which stands for House of Martell Entertainment is a platform to experience not just an event but also a series of events that celebrate life. Held two nights in a row at Kilo’s Kitchen and Lavva Loun

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