By LingJie Tuang

In a society seduced by status symbols but fraught with income inequality, the demand for alternatives to luxury items has never been higher, fuelled also by the chase for newness. Men’s Folio picks up the conversation.

More than just a celebration of Bottega Veneta’s defining expression, their latest campaign taps into how our hands keep us connected in ways that transcend language and culture.

Ask any 22-year-old if they would listen to someone else’s unsolicited advice when it comes to finding their footing? Thai actor Khunpol Pongpol Panyamit keeps a clear view of the present as well as leans on his intuition to guide him forward. You can leave your expectations at the door.

When you own something nice, do you wear it until it falls apart or try to savour each use, hoping to preserve it for as long as possible? Can the idea of wear and tear showcase a form of love and appreciation?

Singer-songwriter Hael Husaini embodies a seasoned prodigy, encapsulating the curiosity of a new artist blended with the expertise of a refined performer.

The Superbowl of fashion returns with a culturally significant theme for 2025, highlighting the evolution of Black style within Europe and America over the past 300 years. In a time when conversations about race are still challenging for some, can clothes convey stories that words cannot?

What is mature in age yet youthfully playful in mouthfeel? The Singleton releases The Gourmand Collection in partnership with Master Pâtissier Nicolas Rouzaud, featuring three single malts, each paired with a fine dessert to complement its decadent profile.

Twin, where have you been? With an increasingly algorithm-driven social media universe, style traits that were once influenced by designers and consumer demands are becoming more reductive and devoid of personality. How does this figure against the archetypal signifiers that have defined the eras before?