9th AnniversAry: A CelebrAtion of friendship

ver the years, I’ve met many incredible people throughout my journey in building DA MAN as a leading men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine in Indonesia and throughout the region. From actors to designers to the most talented people in a many diverse fields, each has taught me about the great value in luxury and about things that are more than what meets the eye—friendship.

This is something I often pick up when chatting with models and photographers who are very passionate about what they do. Even fame and approval don’t really keep them from pursuing a greater goal. Likewise, I’ve known actors who have committed themselves to ceaselessly hone their skill. More than anything, for them, it’s the process that matters, not the end goal.

One of them is obviously Frank Grillo, who is, to my surprise, turning 51 this year. While most people would relish the idea of not doing anything when they reach that point in life, he simply makes the most of his days by exercising, working, exercising and working again. Of course, all that hard work pays off, as his career is really revving up—not that he wasn’t in the limelight before—with an impressive lineup of leading roles in just this year alone.

In a similar vein, DA MAN as magazine has been going through the same pattern. We are, first and foremost, an Indonesian-based publication, yet that doesn’t impede us from taking on global fashion and lifestyle trends. We constantly push the limits and fill our days by poring over whatever is hot and pulsing. Our exclusive DA MAN Style and DA MAN Caliber issues have additionally and separately featured the best in the world of men’s fashion and fine timepieces. More importantly, we present all those in our own way.

As we’re turning 9 this year, we hope nothing less but great partnerships with the respected people who have supported the publication over these years, those who are yet to collaborate with us and our dearest readers. All in all, this one goes to you all. Let’s celebrate DA MAN’s 9th anniversary together.