Farhan Shah

Asia–Pacific (APAC), Singapore

Editor-in-Chief at a+: At The Vanguard

Articles

Ulysse Nardin Diver [AIR] And Blast [Amoureuxpeintre]

1 week ago | augustman.com | Farhan Shah

Ulysse Nardin flies under most people’s radars. The brand has never craved the spotlight, preferring instead to let its timepieces—the Freak is arguably the landmark of modern watchmaking—do the talking. Its latest from Watches & Wonders, however, might just catapult the watchmaker into the public’s consciousness. Meet the Diver [AIR]. Yes, that’s exactly how it’s spelled, with the capital letters and the square brackets.
How Rolex And CERN Work Hand In Hand

1 week ago | augustman.com | Farhan Shah

It was a mild and pleasant morning when scientists gathered into the large beige room at CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research). All the computer screens had been switched on for what would be a momentous occasion in scientific, and arguably human, history. Finally, the command was given, buttons were pressed, and the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) shot out a beam of protons. Several seconds later, the beam had successfully completed the full 27 kilometres of the particle accelerator.
JJ Lin On The Discomfort Of Fame And His Final Lap

1 week ago | augustman.com | Farhan Shah

Three hours into the shoot, there was minor panic in the studio. JJ Lin had accidentally burned his hand. One photograph needed Lin to hold a burning piece of paper towards the camera, his eyes burrowing a hole in the lens. Precautions had been taken. A bucket of water, out of sight, sat below Lin’s outstretched hand, ready to extinguish any flames. Still, fire is a mercurial element, and one lick of it hissed on Lin’s palm. A lightning flash of worry creased my mind when that happened.
Louis Vuitton Men's Prefall 2025 Takes You On A Cruise Ship

3 weeks ago | augustman.com | Farhan Shah

I was in my early tweens when I first heard Will Smith rap about Miami and its melting pot of cultures (“Every different nation, Spanish, Haitian, Indian, Jamaican; Black, White, Cuban, and Asian”) and endless party culture. But while the music video showcased the city’s beaches and gyrating hips, the clothes, too, made a statement. They were colourful, impeccably tailored, and oozed with flair usually only present in cities that welcomed diversity.
Bell & Ross Expands The BR-03 Range With Skeletons

1 month ago | augustman.com | Farhan Shah

Whatever your opinion is about Bell & Ross, you must admire them for remaining steadfast to its design language: a round dial in a square case, reminiscent of the instrument dashboards in jet fighters. You either love it or hate it, but everyone agrees that it catches the eye. The French watchmaker has been beating its square-shaped drum for over 30 years now and continues drawing in clients who want to dance to a different tune.
Grand Seiko Releases The Most Accurate Wristwatch Ever

1 month ago | augustman.com | Farhan Shah

Grand Seiko rarely, if ever, trumpets its achievements. The watchmaker has always let its timepieces—and their wearers—to do the talking. It’s an ethos I’ve admired for a long time. But it also means that its gorgeous, finely tuned timepieces occasionally fly under the radar. But its latest deserves a pedestal. When Grand Seiko unveiled the new Evolution 9 collection during Watches & Wonders, it wasn’t so much the design that got people talking.
TAG Heuer will make a comeback to Formula 1 in 2025

1 month ago | prestigeonline.com | Farhan Shah

Update: Since this story was written and filed, Liam Lawson has been demoted to the Racing Bulls. Yuki Tsunoda takes over the empty second Red Bull driver’s seat alongside Max Verstappen. The heavens didn’t show signs of relenting on race day at the 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Big, juicy raindrops splattered onto the tarmac and splashed their way into the teams’ garages. Some mechanics tried valiantly to keep the elements out. But nature always finds a way.
Farlig tvang i psykisk helsevern

1 month ago | rb.no | Farhan Shah

Debattinnlegg Slike endringer og holdninger vekker vesentlige spørsmål, om tvangens etiske og epistemiske legitimitet, og konsekvensene ved å benytte inngripende makt når mennesker befinner seg i livssammenbrudd. Spørsmålet er om tvang kan være et middel for reell tilfriskning, eller om det i realiteten konsoliderer fremmedgjøring, utrygghet og lidelse, ja, sågar en kolonialistisk fortid; som et aldri helt utdrevet spøkelse.
TAG Heuer's euphoric return to Formula 1

1 month ago | prestigeonline.com | Farhan Shah

Formula 1 has always been a sport measured in tenths of a second, a hair’s length making the difference between history and anonymity, and for the next decade, that momentous responsibility falls to TAG Heuer. The heavens didn’t show signs of relenting on race day at the 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Big, juicy raindrops splattered onto the tarmac and splashed their way into the teams’ garages. Some mechanics tried valiantly to keep the elements out. But nature always finds a way.
The A-List 2025: Joseph Chen

1 month ago | augustman.com | Farhan Shah

If Joseph Chen’s film poster had a slogan, it would read, “Fuck it, let’s go.” It’s something that’s been weighing on his mind lately. The late nights he missed out on; the weird ideas he’s kept under lock and key; even the opportunities he declined because they terrified him. But such is the nature of time and the role it plays in your life. You can only live your life forward, but you only learn when looking backward.