The "Singaporean Dream" is often summed up by the "three Cs"—condominium, cash and cars. For those not in the know, the three Cs are typical markers of success in our little red dot. Among them, owning a car is particularly challenging given the high cost of a COE—especially if we're talking about luxury brands like Porsche. But if the car seems out of reach, consider their limited edition sneaker as the first step.
It's no surprise that such a brand like Porsche would throw something extravagant for its 50th anniversary: 12 country sneakers in collaboration with PUMA, each limited to 911 units.
The collection has a sentimental touch to it, drawing on historic connections to iconic Porsche models. Two special-editions sneakers are particularly noteworthy: the "Turbo No. 1" and "Turbo 930", both inspired by the cars—the first presented to Louise Piëch on her 70th birthday and the latter created in honour of Dr Ferry Porsche's 911 Turbo from 1976. It's a must-buy for vintage collectors. Meanwhile, the remaining 10 local editions are tailored to their specific market.
Let's not overlook the exclusive Polar Blue colourway, specially chosen for the Porsche Asia Pacific region. This striking colour embodies the 50-year evolution of the 911 Turbo—symbolising loyalty, stability and progress.
The design features vintage turbo lettering, a subtle Porsche logo on the exterior and a heel design inspired by the original 911 Turbo's "whale tail" rear spoiler and horizontal red tail lights. A tonal Porsche Crest in 3D print is featured on the hell, while the lacing is adorned with a removable plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary. All models are built on PUMA's new motorsport-inspired PUMA "Road Rider" sneaker silhouette.
Alongside the Asia Pacific edition, exclusive market editions will be released in countries such as Germany, France, Poland, the Netherlands, the UK, Japan, Taiwan and the US. Each inspired by specific Porsche 911 Turbo cars, featuring one of 30 original exterior colours from the car brand's 1975-1977 charts.
Every purchase comes with an exclusive black sports bag, which doubles as the footwear's packaging and an additional set of black laces. Priced at SGD329, these sneakers are available at Porsche Studio Singapore and online.
The Porsche 963 is a winner. Racking up podium finishes in over two-thirds of its races, the vehicle is, quite simply, built to succeed. Hailed as “the pinnacle of Porsche’s engineering expertise,” the race car notably celebrated its first major endurance race with a win at the 24 Hours of Daytona this year. Having dominated the racing world, the Porsche's appetite for winning has bled into the realm of horology by partnering with TAG Heuer to transform the Porsche 963 into a limited-edition chronograph.
Fittingly limited to just 963 pieces worldwide, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche 963 features sub-dials with four Super-LumiNova blocks—a ceramic-based compound that captures and stores light to produce luminescence in the dark—echoing the iconic night-time visibility of the Porsche 911. This feature captures the thrill of 24-hour endurance races where drivers battle from dusk till dawn, and uncompromised legibility is vital.
Taking a page from the Porsche’s playbook, the 44mm watch features a bold skeletonised dial with tubular structural elements evocative of the race car's high-performance chassis. Forged from lightweight yet robust carbon, the bezel mirrors the engineering ethos behind the Porsche 963’s construction. Lift the hood and you’ll find a TH20-00 Calibre, a vertical clutch chronograph movement similar to the systems found in cars connecting the engine’s flywheel with the transmission. This ensures a smooth, "jump-free" chronograph operation. Y'know, like a Porsche.
While its technical specs are impressive, true beauty lies in the details. The red index at 4 o’clock isn’t just a splash of colour; it's a symbol of the surge of adrenaline as a race counts down. The watch’s rubber strap takes inspiration from NACA-style low-drag air inlets found in legendary Porsche race cars like the record-breaking Porsche 917. Even the oscillating mass—a hidden treat for watch enthusiasts—features the iconic Porsche steering wheel motif, further blurring the lines between wristwatch and race car.
There's a misconception that golf is reserved for a particular faction. It's a fair assumption but not an entirely accurate one. Enter the upcoming Porsche Singapore Classic, which merges top-quality competitive action with delightful sport and lifestyle activities to make the game more accessible to spectators, aspiring players and new followers of golf.
Some key facts to know about the tournament is that this is the opening event of the DP World Tour’s Asian Swing. Players competing include 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry, PGA Tour winner Matthieu Pavon and newly-crowned DP World Tour winner Rikuya Hoshino, among others. The prize purse has increased to USD 2.5 million, and Porsche is offering their latest Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid Porsche as the prize for the professionals and spectators (more on that later) scoring a hole-in-one on Hole 17.
DP World Tour events in Singapore have been pretty significant for Asian talent in particular. Both Arjun Atwal (India) and Zhang Lian Wei (China) made history for being respective country firsts by clinching their Tour titles here. Fellow top regional golfers you'll catch on the green at the Porsche Singapore Classic include Hoshino of Japan, as well as Kiradech Aphibarnrat (Thailand), Gavin Green (Malaysia), Li Haotong (China) and Kho Taichi (Hong Kong).
Locally, Singaporean Mardan Mamat won the Singapore Masters in 2006 and remains our only winner on the DP World Tour to date. And this year, all three international qualifying spots for the Porsche Singapore Classic were swept by Singaporeans Nicklaus Chiam, Joshua Yap and Irvyn Tan, so keep your eyes peeled for these rising talents at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club.
If you are new to the game, this gateway to sport works for all. At the Porsche Singapore Classic, a unique spectator village located conveniently within the beautiful Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore resort boasts a slew of tantalising food and beverage options as well as entertaining fringe activities. These include putting challenges, shootout games, and the chance for spectators to win a Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid. Make it a family outing while you’re at it—children aged 16 and below enjoy free entry into the Porsche Singapore Classic, as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket.
A natural question but it's worth noting that the automobile giant has been involved in golf since 1988 through the Porsche Golf Cup, a series of amateur tournaments for Porsche customers. The Porsche Golf Cup has grown to become one of the company’s most successful customer events—over 17,000 Porsche customers recently took part in 261 worldwide qualifying tournaments. Porsche is no stranger to the professional golf scene too as title sponsor to the DP World Tour's European Open, and is now expanding its presence in the Asian market as Title Partner of the Singapore Classic. Porsche Singapore has also supported the upcoming tournament with a fleet of 20 Taycan shuttle cars for VIP guests and players, and the Porsche 996 Swan will be on display at Laguna National as well.
Which means if you'd like to catch a glimpse of the freshly-launched hybrid Porsche (and who's walking away with it), watch top golfers in action, or simply kickstart that overdue interest in the sport, wait no more. We’ll see you at the Porsche Singapore Classic.
Get tickets to the Porsche Singapore Classic happening until 24 March at Laguna National Golf Resort Club.
