Da Man October 2023 - November 2023

If you notice something slightly different on our cover and the first few pages up until this one, then trust your eyes—they haven’t deceived you. I am thrilled to announce that DA MAN has undergone a revamp starting this edition. We’ve carefully crafted subtle changes throughout the magazine to ensure that our readers will enjoy a new and enhanced experience. Essentially, I envision DA MAN as a continuously evolving platform that will deliver high-quality content, enriched with beautiful imagery and a contemporary layout. For this October/November issue, we have multi-hyphenate Al Ghazali gracing the cover in an exclusive collaboration with Louis Vuitton. We catch up with the talented actor and musician as he shares insights into his latest endeavors. But, of course, that’s not all; we also have Yoshi Sudarso…

Hold the Grunge Fall/winter 2023’s tartan hits differently compared to last season’s approach. This time around, the motif takes a dive into the past and brings back 1990s grunge. To achieve a genuine grunge aesthetic, tartan can be combined with oversized hoodies or washed denim. Givenchy, Dsquared2 and Egonlab are among the brands offering plenty of options in this style. Boys Like Girls Throughout history, skirts have defied traditional gender boundaries. And now, this timeless trend has drifted back to the current season and brought a sea of change in men’s style preferences. If you’re not yet comfortable wearing one solo, try to layer it with pants underneath as shown by Courrèges, Moschino and Wales Bonner. Elevated Workwear The classic duo of a shirt and pants has been a staple…

A TIMELESS CODE OVER the past couple of years, Anthony Vaccarello has successfully established solid sartorial grounds for Saint Laurent, consistently emphasizing the image of the effortlessly cool guy. For fall/winter 2023, the designer cast American singers-songwriters Dominic Fike and Steve Lacy to embody this image in the brand’s seasonal campaign. Joining the two is American actor Anson Boon. All three figures exude elegance in a way that embodies the house’s timeless code while wearing pieces from the season’s collection. To capture this star-studded campaign, Vaccarello chose photographer Gray Sorrenti. The result is, of course, a series of aesthetic images showcasing an exuberant energy pouring out from both the stars and the collection itself. Smith for Smith BRITISH LUXURY FASHION brand Paul Smith has announced “Doctor Who,” “The Crown” and…

WITH A BANG MONTBLANC, known for its timeless craftsmanship, introduces new additions to its signature Extreme 3.0 leather collection. Highlights of this signature collection includes its distinctive geometric pattern, sumptuous leather and bold buckles. Of the latter, the original M LOCK 4810 buckle was redeveloped in transparent Plexiglas to expose the special internal mechanism of the lock. This expansion also brings a fresh color variation to the palette: fern blue to its 142 Bag and Compact Envelope Bag. Completing this extended assortment is the Montblanc #MY4810 trolley in full-grain bovine leather. Everyday Staple GIVENCHY’S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, Matthew M. Williams, has expanded the Voyou bag family to include pieces designed explicitly for men. Like its feminine counterpart, the masculine edition of the Voyou channels Parisian coolness and nonchalant elegance reminiscent of…

Daring Aesthetic BULGARI SHOWCASES A truly powerful testament to its technical ingenuity by launching the Octo Finissimo CarbonGold at the recently concluded Geneva Watch Days event. As the name suggests, the new Octo Finissimo CarbonGold watches are fashioned with golden elements contrasted with new materials in the anthracite hues of high-tech carbon. Moreover, the case, strap and dial are extremely lightweight as they are created from anthracite-colored carbon in a matte finish. At the same time, the crown, crafted in gold, offers a luxurious contrast against this high-tech backdrop. In terms of complications, the watches come with a small seconds counter or a perpetual calendar. With their daring aesthetics and superb performance, the Octo Finissimo CarbonGold are truly among this year’s must-have novelties. STEPPING FORWARD THE ergonomic, unisex and contemporary…

CARTIER TANK AMÉRICAINE Historically, Cartier’s Tank Américaine was based on the curved case of the 1921 Tank Cintrée, making it an extended family member of the Tank design. Introduced in 1988, it unveiled a distinctive curved rectangular case, a more compact profile and rounded brancards. This year, the latest iteration of the legendary timepiece comes with a new aesthetic and ergonomic approach. The purity of its form is further reinforced by the dial’s style and the flawless integration of the brancards into of the strap extension. The new Tank Américaine is driven by the equally new Manufacture 1899 MC movement. As for the finishing touches, the watch comes in various configurations, including all-gold and steel versions with leather straps or metal bracelets, rose gold variants with diamonds and leather straps…