Da Man April - May 2026

This year, DAMAN marks its 19th anniversary. Nineteen years in publishing is both a milestone and a reminder that the story is still unfolding. Since its founding, DAMAN has set out to capture the evolving character of modern masculinity through style, culture and the individuals shaping the moment. Each issue reflects that ongoing dialogue. In these pages, Andri Mashadi—best known as the man audiences love to hate—enters a new chapter, trading menace for vulnerability as he pushes beyond the limits of typecasting. On the cover, Dion Wiyoko returns to the action genre with “Ratu Malaka,” a physically demanding epic that marks his first major foray back into the genre in more than a decade. Photographed in an exclusive cover story with Louis Vuitton, Wiyoko reflects on the discipline, perseverance and…

Upturned Edge As style continues to evolve, the popped collar has reemerged as a purposeful fashion statement – balancing effortless nonchalance with a subtly rebellious preppy edge. Once linked to the emo trend of the 2000s, it returns this season with a more relaxed polished sensibility, as seen on the runways of Dior, Wales Bonner and Hermès. For stronger visual impact, layering two collared shirts and flipping both collars upward offers an easy yet striking way to add depth and dimension. Fabric Forward Lightweight, durable and adaptable, nylon remains a natural choice for performance and sportswear. As fashion continues to merge function with style, the fabric has evolved into a key material for the modern urban wardrobe. Designers such as Saint Laurent and Todd Snyder, for instance, have elevated nylon…

California Dreams AMIRI channels its Californian roots in the Spring/Summer 2026 campaign, weaving a Hollywood fantasy through its tailored collection. Titled “Chateau AMIRI,” the campaign stars Danny Ramirez, whose cinematic presence bridges old and contemporary Hollywood as he roams a houselike setting embodying the stylish gentleman. According to founder Mike Amiri, the campaign merges fashion and cinema into a cohesive narrative, allowing the collection to come alive through character and story. Michael Imperioli also appears, completing the on-screen storyline with his distinctive presence. LEGACY LAYERS THERE are many ways to celebrate a birthday. For Burberry, showcasing its most emblematic piece proves the ultimate tribute to 170 years of heritage. As the campaign title “The Trench: Portraits of an Icon” suggests, the house unites a cast of stars to embody the…

SOFT POWER FOR Spring/Summer 2026, the mood in handbags moves away from rigid structure toward softer, more relaxed silhouettes. Prada embraces this shift with a series of designs that emphasize fluid forms, tactile materials and understated elegance. The Prada Leather Antique bag joins the lineup alongside the Duffle and Explore models, extending the house’s exploration of supple construction. Crafted from smooth calfskin that drapes naturally, the bags reveal meticulous construction beneath their effortless appearance—an expression of Prada’s enduring dialogue between precision and ease. One of a Kind GUCCI introduces a new sneaker for Spring/Summer 2026: the Stretch. Conceived by Demna Gvasalia, the design emphasizes comfort and flexibility, presenting a softer silhouette that reinterprets the house’s classic sneaker with a more relaxed construction. Each pair is manually treated to achieve a…

Golden Restraint IN a striking pivot from last year’s high-complication Geneva Minute Repeater, the new Gerald Genta Geneva Time Only Marrone demonstrates that horological restraint can be just as compelling. The 38mm cushion-shaped watch revisits the brand’s creative zenith of the 1970s and ’80s, rendered in rose gold and framed by the signature double gadroon bezel. Beyond its archival DNA, the piece is also a study in ergonomics, offering a refined gender-neutral fit that emphasizes tactile comfort. The Marrone dial anchors the design. Its richly grained texture lends unexpected depth while a smoked gradient draws the eye from a luminous center toward a darker, more intense edge. TIME JUMP AUDEMARS Piguet reaches into its archives to present a study in geometric elegance: the Neo Frame Jumping Hour. Inspired by a…

Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune Transparency becomes a language of time in the Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune. First introduced in 2015, the Slim d’Hermès collection is defined by its architectural restraint, slender profile and sharply angled lugs. In this latest interpretation, Hermès opens the design even further through a skeletonized construction that reveals the ultra-thin movement within while charting the moon’s cycle across both hemispheres. Housed in a refined 39.5mm case in either platinum or titanium, the watch reveals a skeletonized dial that allows light to pass through its airy structure. The transparency exposes the heartbeat of the ultra-thin in house Calibre H1953, whose carefully finished bridges echo the dial’s subtle cosmic tones. At the center is the double moonphase display, a signature Hermès complication that balances technical precision with the…