We've all had that moment—standing in front of the closet, staring at a jacket or pair of jeans that feels a little too familiar, a little too predictable. Quoth Dolly Parton: "I never wear the same outfit twice." So, you wonder if there's a way to give it a fresh spin, something that stands out but still feels like you. This is where Martine Rose comes in. For nearly 20 years, Rose has been behind the scenes of menswear's most daring transformations. Her designs take those everyday staples—the jacket, the jeans, the hoodie—and reimagine them in ways that are both refreshing and unmistakably cool. Since her first runway collection in 2012, Rose has built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of masculinity through fashion, offering a perspective that's authentic as it is audacious.
Her work is all about remixing the familiar; adding the "extra" in ordinary. Think oversized proportions, unexpected fabrics and new takes on familiar silhouettes. Her designs aren't just about fashion—they're about culture, identity and expression. "My family's Jamaican," Rose says, "and there was a very, very particular respect for style. Fashion was something... almost basic; if you had style, that was something else."
Rose is taking her vision to the next level with a collab with Supreme for Autumn 2024. This collection is everything you'd expect from this powerhouse duo: leather jacket and trouser sets, down puffer jackets, a reversible denim trucker jacket, velour track jackets, and even Clarks Originals Desert Trek shoes. Each piece merges Supreme's streetwear swag with Rose's signature subversion of menswear.
The collection isn't just about making a statement—it's about reinventing those pieces we reach for every day. Whether it's a football jersey, hoodie or even a mini duffel bag, these items bring fresh energy to classic menswear. For those looking for a something a little more elevated, the suit, sweater and shirt options offer a sharp contrast to the streetwear staples, showcasing the versatility of this collaboration.
So if you're looking for a way to break out of that predictable wardrobe rut, this is it.
The Supreme®/Martine Rose® collection is available at Dover Street Market Singapore.
There’s something really nice about knowing that the accommodation you’re setting camp at has an extensive history. Its mere presence a proof that it effortlessly accomplishes what other businesses can only attempt to do—withstand the test of time.
Not just the 14 years since it has been established under the Dorchester Collection. It traces back to 1066 (you read that right) when the land was first bestowed by the last Saxon king of England to Westminster Abbey.
Fast forward seven centuries or so, and Coworth House was built for East India merchant William Shepheard, whose namesake suite I had the opportunity to spend two nights in. Suites and cottages inherit their names from previous owners through the generations; another honouring of the manor’s historical significance.
The property reads like a chronicle of what the grounds have seen. The enduring theme as the only hotel in the entire UK where you can learn to play polo and continue watching world-class matches is inevitably equestrian. Besides décor (a favourite being the cheeky horse portraits in the tea room), even the vast wildflower meadow before the mansion house is carefully calibrated to reach full bloom in time for the Royal Ascot, which race course Coworth Park is one of the closest lodgings to.
The quietly magnificent bronze tree that greets you in the lobby was cast from an actual tree; the dried branches are a unique motif adorning the bedposts in the suites. Outside, the sunken garden’s floral myriad is a pretty and very English sight, but the lime grove easily steals the attention. It may not look like much from afar but passing through the picturesque tunnel of trees from within feels about as healing as it can get.
The hotel offers a variety of activities spanning archery, falconry, duck herding, beekeeping, uh, laser clay shooting and more. Honestly though, just taking a peaceful stroll to admire the vicinity suffices. What I thought would be a quick jaunt along the perimeter of the estate took me an hour. Bypassing the field and stables managed by the esteemed Guards Polo Club, a pond or two, a tennis court and a helipad.
Alright, it is a sprawling 240 acres after all. If that isn’t enough nature immersion, trot over to the nearby Windsor Great Park. It’s sizeable but personally would recommend walking instead of using provided bicycles since some lanes are footpaths only, and the pedestrian lanes leading there require an experienced rider.
A heated pool with music playing underwater. The absolute pastoral tranquility where the only thing remotely reminding you of modernity would be occasional planes flying overhead. And I can’t believe I’m saying this about English cuisine, but the food was one of the highlights.
Aptly monikered The Barn, the restaurant that once hosted impromptu post-polo parties has a casual ambience to settle into nicely. The smoked then seared starter is probably the best version of mackerel I’ve ever had. For mains, the lamb rump (recommended by an aesthetician at the hotel’s award-winning spa) came up to expectations, paired with a chimichurri sauce that only further enhanced the tender meat.
36km from London or a half-hour drive from Heathrow airport, Coworth Park is not the only refined retreat in the precinct. Yet, what sets it apart is while rightfully elegant in a big-brand vein, there is a radiating warmth and cosiness that feels nearly domestic. It is reassurance that for the ensuing few Coworth Park days, you’re in for true rural charm.
At Battersea Power Station—the iconic structure of Pink Floyd's 10th album and, now, office space for Apple—journos and KOLs were gathered for product announcement at 3pm BST (10pm SGT) today. Given the nadir of any new iPad releases last year, all bets were on the disclosure of new iPads at the "Let Loose" event. At the keynote, a slew of releases were unveiled like the new 13-inch iPad Air and an Apple Pen Pro. But one of the more knock-me-down-with-a-feather news was the inclusion of the M4 chip—a leapfrog from the M2 chip in the iPad Pros (2022). Here is a run-down of what went down.
A new member to the iPad Air family is the new 13-incher. Both models are powered by the M2 chip that grants a faster CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine. With a front-facing Ultra Wide 12MP camera, faster Wi-Fi, 5G capabilities, the iPad Air has a Liquid Retina display, anti-reflective screen coating, True Tone tech and utilises, not only the Apple Pencil, but also the Apple Pencil Pro (we'll get to that later).
The 13-inch, however, gives proper real estate to its display that allows for 30 per cent more space in a Freeform app. There's even an improvement in sound quality with double the bass that's a boon for your cat videos (that's still a thing, right?)
The iPad Pro gets that glow-up that my insecure 14-year-old self wished for (said glow-up only arrived when I was 18, thanks to MY WINNING PERSONALITY 👍). It comes in two sizes—10- and 13-inches—and has the Ultra Retina XDR display with state-of-the-art tandem OLED tech. (Due to my limited understanding, to get that 1,600 nits peak for HDR, Apple stacks two OLED screens. Y'know, like a sandwich. A very hard-to-digest sandwich. I am writing this close to dinner time.)
And the iPad Pros are thin. Not just the thinnest in the iPad Pro line but also the thinnest in Apple's catalogue. Your 11-inch model measures at 5.3mm thin while the 13-inch model is a mind-boggling 5.1mm thin (the iPod Nano measures 5.4mm thin. #rip #illalwaysrememberyouipod) How can something that's bigger be lighter? Is it witchcraft? Nay, I suspect due to a larger surface area, the motherboard is spread out. But I could be wrong. Again, I'm writing this close to dinner time. Available in two colourways—silver and space black—both models are enclosed in 100 per cent recycled aluminium cases. And because of the redesign of the 10- and 13-inch iPad Pro models, there are revised Magic Keyboards to go with.
Now, this is the best bit: while the previous iPad Pro is outfitted with an M2 chip, for the latest iPad Pro, Apple introduced the M4 chip. Bear in mind that Apple's latest chipset was the M3 for the MacBook Air. Very few expected Apple would eschew the M3 and showcase an upgraded Apple silicone for the iPad Pro line-up but there you go. The M4 promises "stunning precision [in] colour and brightness. A powerful GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing renders game-changing graphics. And the Neural Engine in M4 makes iPad Pro an absolute powerhouse for AI."
We know all about the Apple Pencil's features but the Pro verstion has more capabilities. Now you can squeeze the pencil's body for more options, haptic feedback and a barrel roll effect with the pencil's nib that allows for different strokes. There are nuanced touches like seeing a shadow of the pencil on the screen (this isn't projected by an external light source) and hovering the Apple Pencil will show you a preview of where the pencil will contact with the display. Finally, if you misplace it, you can locate it via the Find My app.
