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Features: Ivan Yeo of The 1925 Brewery Co.

With much of his fondest memories from his childhood revolving around food, it is unsurprising that Ivan Yeo, the chef of The 1925 Brewing Co, has his Teochew roots prominently show through in the menu’s offerings.

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Sagaya: Beyond the Plate

Guests enter a small blacked-out room, which allows only up to eight people to be seated per session. However, a closer look reveals that the dinnerware are more than what meets the eye...

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Haibara: Modern Letters

Haibara century old heritage saw a loyal following of writers and artists, many of whom are fans of Haibara’s Gampi paper – its silk-like glossy surface makes it the perfect canvas for many artists and writers. Some of these artists then became the creative force behind some of the most iconic pieces...

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Sake Bar O: A Hidden Story

When asked about the concept of the space, head sommelier Kumi Hitomi replied, “moonlight”. As if to highlight the statement, Hitomi pours us a glass of Meibo Yowano Tsuki Junmai Ginjo - a sake (aptly) named Midnight Moon...

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The Luminaries: Shuzo Nagumo

With long shaggy hair, dressed in a white suit, and often found working behind a slew of ‘laboratory equipments’, Shuzo Nagumo can be described as a...

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Going Behind The Seams

You are what you wear.

Introducing the masters behind the our everyday fashion. We find out what goes behind the seams of bespoke fashion, handmade to last through generations, and a lifetime spent to preserve the craftsmanship.

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The Luminaries: Brift H

It’s 6pm in the glitzy district of Aoyama, and World Champion of Shoe Shining, Yuya Hasegawa’s shoe lounge - Brift H is bustling with customers. In a culture where things are made to last...

The Luminaries: Yohei Fukuda

A legend of the bespoke shoe industry, Yohei Fukuda has been crafting some of the most elegant and refined footwear for men since 2008. In celebration of 10 years of bespoke mastery, Yohei Fukuda is now launching his eponymous Ready-to-Wear shoe collection.

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