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Every May, while preparing DAMAN’s June/July issue, I will always set aside a day or two to go over the photos taken during the year’s DAMAN Party. In this case, the twelfth. I always find it an uplifting experience to relive the event from a fresh p

Dior presents its new editorial campaign spotlighting the Pre-Fall 2019 collection by Kim Jones. Lensed by Steven Meisel, the campaign’s retro-futuristic spirit really captures the electric feel of the collection. “I wanted the campaign to catch the

Sharing the same spirit and passion to innovate, Pirelli is teaming up with Montblanc for their limited trolley collection. Bringing performance and enhanced mobility to life, the result is a compact four-wheel carry-on that made of blue polycarbonat

SIBLINGS KANTA AND KAEDE WAJIMA are Japanese artists notable for their complex but beautiful works. Brother Kanta with his drawings and illustrations and sister Kaede with her picture books and paper cut-outs. Onitsuka Tiger took the opportunity to p

There are plenty of reasons to love summer and one of them is getting a sun-kissed skin because nothing beats that glorious warm feeling from your skin while under the sun. Don’t forget the importance of safe tanning and prepare your skin properly be

Adventure has no limits. Montblanc Explorer tells the story of adventures, quests for excellence and exploring the four corners of the globe. With the rarest ingredients from all over the world, Explorer is created by the three Givaudian perfumers: J

The Marine collection from Breguet affirms its sporty elegance. Case in point: From case to bracelet the new Marine 5517 features a titanium design, adding robust and light properties to this collection. Up front, the brand also pairs the titanium wi

To explore the emergence of contemporary art before and after Indonesia’s political reformation (Reformasi), Museum MACAN has opened an exhibition showcasing artworks by ten of Indonesia’s most recognized contemporary artists. As a nod to a bygone er

Looking for keeping your tipples up to your own standard during travels? Maybe this Kipton Mixologist Box from Ralph Lauren could help your desire. Inspired by the brand’s founder’s collection of rare Bugatti automobiles, this mixologist box combines

After eighteen years since their last album, Lighthouse Family is finally making a comeback with their fourth album. Consisting of a full 23 tracks, the album—entitled “Blue Sky in Your Head”—is split into two “sides,” with Side A featuring 13 new so

Wireless earbuds was, at one point, shunned for being inferior to their wired brethren and was blamed for the disappearance of audio jacks on many new smartphones. Now, while it’s true that having yet another piece of tech that you need to charge bef

Trevor Noah has endured it all, as he told his story in the autobiography comedy book, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Doubleday Canada). Born under apartheid, his existence was illegal. His birth was, as the title of his book s

By Bethesda Softworks Platform PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Release July 2019 Back in 2014, the legendary “Wolfenstein” series got a soft reboot and started a new alternate universe where the Axis powers won World War II. “Wolfenstein: Youngblo

Stars Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei Director Jon Watts The friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back. But this time, he’s in Europe, having a fieldtrip with his friends from school. “Spider-Man: Far From Home” is the next chapter of the “

Jakarta may still be invisible to the eyes of the globe’s highest levels of fine dining. Yet it is having its own share of Michelin starred franchises in recent years – this includes Pullman Jakarta’s notable Ginza Sushi-Ichi (Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 5

Apart from its world renowned brand and five-star quality, Fairmont Jakarta has the best corner address in South Jakarta. It’s within walking distance of three shopping centers (Plaza Senayan, Senayan City and FX), one sports and activity mega-comple

The idea that there are optimum times to take your meals as well as bad times to eat is nothing new. You’ve probably heard or read hundreds of arguments for or against breakfast, diet tips that would include points about avoiding midnight snacks and

Nowadays, there are a lot of ways to improve our physical health. If you’re looking for the thrill that you always longed for and at the same time want to work all of your muscles in a single workout, then wall climbing is the one that you’re looking

Earlier this year, BMW Group Indonesia introduced the all-new BMW X4, its latest BMW Sports Activity Coupé. In its second iteration, though, the all-new BMW X4 is completed with a more dynamic and muscular silhoutte that stands out due to its progres

The long holidays are upon us – that means the hassles of long trips, fussy hotel stays, exotic food tasting and packing and unpacking will be in your agenda. Unless you decide to have your staycation without actually leaving Jakarta. May we suggest

This year alone, German-born actor Arifin Putra is headlining three major motion picture titles. He’s also scheduled to appear in at least one more that doesn’t have an official release date yet, which means that not long from now he’ll have more tha

Jessica Iskandar, industry. At the beginning of her journey, before entering the world of entertainment, Iskandar attended the John Casablanca modeling school. She then tried out for multiple castings and finally landed a role as Karra in the movie “

This may sounds cliché but this is what happens when you work hard for something that you believe in and the commitment pays off. When the first teaser for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” dropped, people noticed that Bruce Lee was

Coming from a Hollywood household, Jack Quaid has acting rooted deep in him since the very beginning. You cant help but see a glimpse of his mother, Meg Ryan when he smiles and the natural good looks from his father, Dennis Quaid. Growing up under th

Some call it luck their way to success. For Mena Massoud’s case, he landed one of the most anticipated roles in a Disney movie. When his name was announced for the role of Aladdin in the upcoming live action remake, people were a bit puzzled. Who is

Throughout its long and rich history in the world of haute horlogerie, Cartier has carved its own path marked by innovation, exquisite craftsmanship and—most importantly, as any watch connoisseur can tell you—the iconic shapes of its most celebrated

One of the most exciting reveals at Baselworld 2019 from Breitling is the Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Norton Edition, which celebrates the partnership between the brand and British motorcycle company Norton. It’s safe to say that this new watch is a d

One thing that makes this year more interesting from Zenith is the fact that the brand has chosen its iconic Pilot line to introduce its first ever timepiece with a silver case. Named the Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Silver, this watch channels the co

Last year, TAG Heuer celebrated the 55th anniversary of its Carrera collection. Following the birth of the original Heuer Carrera back in 1963, the line has never ceased to delight—and also innovate through such groundbreaking models like the Connect

The name Breitling has long been synonymous with pilot watches. And for sure, the brand’s Navitimer timepieces enjoy a special place in the world of fine watches. That being said, Breitling also has an incredible range of sea-themed timepieces, those

Years ago, it used to be that precollection, an ‘in between’ collection that leads up to main collections, are a mere afterthought. But not anymore. Such is the case with Virgil Abloh’s Fall/Winter 2019 Pre-Collection. The result is a capsule collect

Last March, Hermès threw an extravagant homage to men where it set a high standard on how a luxe brand can combine the experiences of high fashion, heritage, quality craftsmanship and entertainment – all in a single continuous presentation. The dedic

Hong Kong has long promoted itself as “Asia’s world city,” a regional hub for international business, a major player in finances and, of course, a major tourist destination. So, it was only natural for TUMI—a leading international brand of travel, bu

It’s that time of the year, the hottest party in town. Heavy rain that poured down in Jakarta hours before the event didn’t discourage the respectable guests to celebrate the 12th DAMAN party, held at The Residence OnFive at Grand Hyatt Jakarta. Toge