Esquire 10: Set The Stage

This issue, we channel the spirit of 'lights, camera, action'
Published: April 13, 2026

1. Clash De Cartier Rings And Bracelet

This collection is all about veering from the norm. It is about standing out while also knowing where you come from. The Clash de Cartier series does not adhere to the maison’s traditional design DNA, but wow, are we lying if we say we don’t want a few of these pieces.

2. Teeling Rising Reserve Series 4

This 21-year-old, single malt Irish whiskey is distinguished in every form, starting from its limited run of 6,000 bottles, to its ageing process that involves bourbon and wine casks. Expect the presence of tannins (wine-like) on the nose and palate, with a good serving of fruitiness.

3. Ralph Lauren Sunglasses

Sunglasses typically keep the sun’s glare out of your eyes, but when it comes to show business, it’s the camera flashes that you’ll need to shield yourself from. That’s where this pair will come in handy.

4. Rado True Square Open Heart X Ji Chang-wook Limited Edition

Find your combination of Rado’s iconic watch and its equally iconic ambassador here. Despite all this name-dropping, you still get to set yourself apart with a unique rendition of the True Square watch, which is also limited to just 987 pieces.

5. D’Annam Japanese Whiskey

Are you smelling the woodiness, or is that the scent of Mizunara oak that often comprises the casks used to age Japanese whiskey? It doesn’t matter, because whatever the notes this scent carries, it still makes for a very wearable option, regardless of the occasion.

6. Lululemon Fast And Free Trail Running Vest

It’s always a good choice to haul a companion along when blazing the trails, and this vest has all you need to set a personal best, especially when you choose to veer off the beaten path.

7. Ratio R:4 Nautilus Lamp

Not every performance needs a spotlight. The Nautilus lamp is more of a quiet star, with its geometrically structured spirals echoing the organic form of a shell. Also organic: the lamp shade material, formed from heat-resistant, corn-based bioplastic. 

8. Le Labo Ambroxyde 17

Don’t push yourself to the point of burnout. Instead, let this candle do it for you, all while setting the mood. Its namesake comes from the molecule that mimics ambergris. Tack on the mixture of woody and musky notes, and you have a pleasant—albeit hard to describe—scent.

9. Fendi Cremino Bag

Unique design? Check. Practical in this day and age? Check. Style points? Triple check. It’s not a large bag per se, but it’s big enough to hold your everyday essentials, while setting you apart from the crowd in the process.

10. Huawei Mate 80

This new flagship series manages to set itself apart from the saturated market of smartphones, because how can you not recognise the design from the back of the case alone? Its camera capabilities are impressive—all the better to capture your photos and videos with.

Photography Soon Lau
Words Stuart Danker
Creative Direction & Styling Shin Yeek

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