Boeing and Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky are developing a future long-range assault chopper to might replace the Blackhawk called DEFIANT X.
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Dior Fall-Winter 2021-2022
Drawing inspiration from the masculine extravagance of ceremonial garb, Artistic Director Kim Jones reconnects with an ever-dynamic and lively past in the Dior Fall-Winter 2021-2022 collection. Through uniforms of embroidery and embellishment, notably inspired by the Académie des Beaux-Arts, this collection presents a masculine interpretation of couture.
The Maison’s much awaited runway video, thus opened with a glittering gilded embroidered coat, worn over what looked to be a military-influenced, star-buttoned suit. Showcasing an abundance of reinvented decorations and motifs from the Dior archives, the Fall-Winter 2021-2022 collection not only translates the work of Peter Doig into fashion, but represents the product of an intimate collaboration between Jones, Doig and the Dior ateliers.
Having devised motifs and worked by hand on a selection of wool felt hats by Stephen Jones, Peter Doig adds captivating hand-painted designs inspired by his own work, memories, and connections with the house of Dior.
In ideal balance of art and fashion, the collection centers around two animalistic emblems that were specially created by Peter Doig for Dior. These emblems include a likeness of Christian Dior’s dog Bobby, and a lion that simultaneously recalls characters from Doig’s paintings. Presented alongside a masquerade costume made by Pierre Cardin for Christian Dior in 1949, these elements echo the steadfast friendships Mr. Dior had with artists like Jean Cocteau and Christian Bérard, whilst highlighting the passion for art and artistry that the House has always cherished.
Fueled by the desire to create a line of casual yet luxurious street-wearable outerwear, the Dior Fall-Winter 2021-2022 collection is characterized by vibrant hues that express joie de vivre, such as, soft, muted blues, navy, dusky mauve, Dior gray, brilliant yellow, blood-orange and green. With each garment framed as if they themselves were paintings, the Dior Fall-Winter 2021-2022 digital show was presented as an installation of blue skies, designed by Peter Doig.
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After making an appearance at Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo, Louis Vuitton’s Spring Summer 2021 Collection has finally docked at the sunny shores of Singapore, at its store in ION Orchard. The voyage started off at the Maison’s ancestral home in Asnières, just outside of Paris. Virgil Abloh, the Artistic Director of its menswear division, released a creative film that followed movers and packers loading shipping containers with the season’s designs. Sailing down the River Seine and leaving Paris with a motley crew of animated characters, Zoooom with friends, they are conceptualised by Abloh to celebrate multiculturalism, inclusivity and unity.
The shipping containers are now stationed outside ION Orchard, providing fans with the opportunity to visit them and snap swaggy photos. Here are some snapshots:
Abloh paid tribute to his African heritage as seen from the slender cutting of the suits, accessories and motifs that are commonly seen in the 1970s. The colour palette revolves around the flags of Ghana and Jamaica — red, green and yellow. Furthermore, interspersed within the collection are hypnotic black-and-white checked patterns that are widely seen during the Mod-era, a perfect blend to create sartorial unity between two different cultures.
Perhaps the most prominent of the collection is the LV Trainers that was first introduced in 2019. At the central of Abloh’s sustainable efforts, he has tasked his team to come up with new designs using existing fabrics. This upcycling philosophy is slowly ingrained into the Maison and for the LV Trainers, it means deconstructing the original pair and reassembling them from overstock materials.
Apart from the footwear, the Maison’s emblematic bag styles were also given a fun makeover where the animated characters adorn the bags such as the Keepall and Soft Trunk pieces.
Between 28th January to 20th February, head down to ION Orchard for a look. And if you are interested in the collection, it is now available in stores with selected pieces on Louis Vuitton’s website.
All images courtesy of Louis Vuitton
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Nestled within the eastern continent as the Cradle of Art is Indonesia, an archipelagic country with 17,000 to 18,000 islands lining the equator in Southeast Asia. From vivid and energetic abstract abstractions to highly sophisticated and detailed photorealistic paintings, there is an artform catering to the palate of every individual emerging from the prism of artists residing there. Art Republik skims the talent pool of the land to identify 15 Indonesian artists who are distinctive trailblazers of 2021.
Exaggeration is the name of the game when it comes to the paintings of the 37-year-old Yogyakarta-based artist. Often clad in bulbous bodily features, Masriadi’s figures are often derivations of video games and comics. Through the deformation of his subjects, he recalibrated the perceptions of the human figure and materialised it as his iconic style. His painting, The Man From Bantul (The Final Round), was sold at US$296,800, setting a record for contemporary Southeast Asian art.
Browse his art on: https://inyomanmasriadi.com/
Surrealistic in a Dali-esque fashion, Lugas’ paintings and sculptures grasp at the viewers’ attention almost instantly once eyes are set upon his works. Pop culture and folklore references poke out from various sections of his paintings, prompting his audiences to draw parallels and reignite memories and experiences of days gone by. In essence, Lugas’ works address the ironies and contradictions in modern society, thus reopening up conversations that would often be pegged as the elephant in the room.
Browse his art on: @lugassyllabus
Multi-layered as his art and just as multi-talented, the founder of Jogjakarta experimental band Seek Six Sick has managed to amalgamate the vibrancy and energy of his music into his paintings. With his making of noise rock music as the backbone for his art, the musician cum painter embraces chaos as the core of his creative output. Soni’s jam sessions often involve him filling in the gaps within the existing sounds from his bandmates with his own, and he replicates this approach in his paintings too, making his pieces visual compositions of rock music.
Browse his art on: @soni_irawan_soni
Post-Suharto art in Indonesia were often approached with realism, and it was an oversaturation of it that Dedy Sufriadi needed to find an outlet to paint his academic interest in Existentialism. Atop robust colours applied upon sizeable canvases are often scrawls of texts or evocative imageries characteristic of the Expressionism style, and it was in this style that Dedy opted to demonstrate the raw power of his artistic approach. Through this, he questions and re-presents the idea of life amidst the absurdities of living it out.
Browse his art on: @dedysufriadi
Collage-like but not, 34-year-old Justian Jafin’s pieces are layered with commentaries on present-day societal issues. Working with acrylics, his style of painting involves creating overlapping layers that cover and uncover the variety of subjects in the piece. This way, viewers will need to observe intently as a story unfolds before their eyes, bringing their focus to their roles in contributing to society and hopefully empower them to bring about change.
Browse his art on: @justianjafinw
Laughter is the immediate byproduct of joy, but Naufal attempts to dissect the layers of the act in his works. In direct relation to his daily life, Naufal draws attention to usually mundane acts and bring them to attention. His interest in questioning the human condition further adds the depth in the conceptual aspects of his art, which complements with and contrasts against the whimsical imageries in the works.
Browse his art on: @naufalabshar
Intricately vibrant and chaotically controlled, Anton’s paintings are masses of clashes that spell out his Madurese background in which bold and vibratory colours are very much celebrated by his people. Perhaps the nuances may point to the works of batik paintings, but Anton reveals that that is mostly attributed to his employment of lines that were set to emphasise his shapes and forms in the paintings. Often moved by situations like human conflicts, love, balance, and cultural identity, Anton desires his artistic process to be as intuitive as it is spontaneous. His paintings are, in all, the embodiments of energy, enthusiasm, emotions, contradictions, and curiosity.
Browse his art on: @afganial_
The classical Batuan-style artworks originating from South Bali are often dense, dynamic, and detailed projections of legendary scenes or themes from daily lives. Agus adopts this feature within his modern-day rendition of the style to reinterpret traditions through his own lens. His compact landscape of elements that correspond and interact with one another creates a blend of narratives that unfold in different ways for every audience that stands before his art, ultimately making the story-telling process unique to each individual.
Browse his art on: @im.agusaputra
In the eyes of Iwan Suastika, the concept is simple: I am the universe, You are the universe, and We are the universe. Iwan’s visual narratives are surrealistic scenes of humanoid beasts and pop culture references which are heavily imbued with symbols and metaphors. Each piece generates a conversation between the artist and his work, which is later conveyed to his viewers as cryptic messages to be deciphered. This is probably why Iwan stands out as an artistic enigmatologist who shows no end to the creation of his visual puzzles and storytelling prowess.
Browse his art on: @iwansuastika
The conversation often goes like this, “No, they are not photos; yes, they are painted.” A doubletake is often required when glancing in the direction of Dodit’s artworks. Hyperrealistically rendered, Dodit’s Bikini-clad Barbie Dolls and alcohol bottles are direct criticisms of the consumer capitalism problem proliferating on the island of Bali where he resides. The lack of control on alcohol consumption further becomes a question of ethics when underaged teenagers have unimpeded access to purchase alcohols in stores, and he intends, through his art, to lift the carpet off this issue that has plagued the locals for decades now.
Browse his art on: @doditartawan
One of the most organically-inclined artists is Nana Tedja, one of Indonesia’s leading female artist who shows no fear in expressing herself within the male-dominated art scene. Bold, expressive, and unapologetically wild, Nana’s artistic approach breaks down the demarcations between herself and her art. True to herself in every sense, she has always intended her art to be an immediate reflection of her character and personality. Abstract expressionism may the style she has gone for, but Nana has reassuringly stated that the sole reason for her painting method was simply based off her preference and mood, and nothing more.
Browse her art on: @nana_tedja
Putu Adi Suanjaya, or by his moniker of Kencut, conjures his iconic stuffed doll characters complete with bulging button eyes. The human eye is often known to be the window to the soul, since it easily divulges information, whether intentionally or otherwise, of the person and their emotional state. In his works, he opted to omit said windows and have them replaced with the unassumingly mundane buttons. Yet, the lack of an indication on the beings’ emotions also leaves no trace on the lies that they potentially bear, and it is in this ignorance of all things unsavoury that he creates a pocket of optimism for his audiences to dwell in; a place with no lies is indeed a happy place. His paintings serve as a reminder that life should be navigated through in as much positivity as a child who knows no sins.
Browse his art on: @suanjaya_kencut
Aurora’s works, with their flat colours and thick outlines, started out as a hobby, then a cry for help, and later a call for discussion. She used art as a vessel to deliver ideas that would effect action from people as she probes and pokes at issues within the socio-economic dynamic in society. These topics are generally difficult to bring up without adding fuel to the flame, but Aurora believes that art, regardless of medium, is the perfect instrument to initiate conversations on the subjects, especially those on humanity as a whole. Most issues addressed within Aurora’s art are inspired by real-life interactions with people who either act as the perpetrator in said issues, fall victim to them, or are fighting their hardest to eliminate them.
Browse her art on: @aurora_santika
Part of the young artist generation whose works are heavily influenced by comics, cartoons, illustrations, and pop culture, Petek Sutrisno deliberately incorporates his daily life into each piece of work to portray intended and relatable messages for which his audiences would be able to resonate with easily. Most of his work are visual translations of his childhood experience and current political issues. Flowers are a common sight in Petek’s paintings, and the artist explains that they relate to the elements of love, beauty, and peace, which he religiously incorporates into all of his art. In relevance to current affair, natural elements became a staple in his pieces as a reminder to all that environmental issues are still unresolved and it is everyone’s duty to preserve and not further damage nature and the environment.
Browse his art on: @peteksutrisno
In some cultures, Bahaudin means “The magnificent of the Faith”. As a young man with a powerful name and an equally powerful set of skills, Bahaudin’s wide-eyed characters are heralds of peace and love. Child-like characters with recognisable superhero comical and cartoonish traits are often at the epicentre of his pieces as he advocates for an anti-conflict settlement of the world around him to hopefully work towards world peace. In an incredulous question posed by the artist, “Aren’t people already bored of disagreeing and spilling their blood on the earth we love?”
Browse his art on: @bahaudin__
Art thrives best in a land where the expression of creativity is unimpeded; as Indonesia entered its post-Suharto era, such the place it became where artistic thoughts, ideas and concepts are constantly taking shape and reshaping themselves in accordance with the shifting sands of modern political perspectives and evolution of traditions held firm.
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The Toyota Supra A90 Eurofighter from HGK is an outstanding example of what is possible when you know what and where to shop.
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Poker cards. Image by H. Armstrong Roberts
Poker is by far the most popular casino game and is enjoyed by millions of people around the world. Many people who have a passion for poker like to have their own set at home. Varying massively in price, depending on the materials made to make them and the brand, an expensive poker set can impress guests, as well as enhance each individual’s playing experience. They also make wonderful display pieces and can make a home study look interesting and elegant.
Whether you’ve planned a dinner party with family or a fancy evening of poker with friends, there are a variety of variations that can be played at home. One popular choice is 3 card poker, where each player aims to have the highest-ranking hand possible. This variant is ideal for playing in an informal setting as it is one of the more straightforward games to learn.
For poker players with the money to spare, an expensive poker set is a luxury item that adds to the sophistication and indulgence of a poker evening with friends. Here are just a few of the most expensive and finely crafted sets on the market:
Asprey Luxury Poker Set
As a brand, Asprey is well known for manufacturing high quality luxury goods. Established in 1781 in London, UK, this brand sells everything from jewellery and leather goods to books and silverware. The Asprey Luxury Poker Set is encased in a thick cinnamon coloured leather. The set contains 550 ceramic chips, two decks of cards, a palladium finish dealer chip and is finished off with palladium locks secured on the front of the case. Priced at around £5,800, the Asprey set is not the most expensive on the market but stands out due to its fine craftsmanship and elegant English design.
Cartier Bold Poker Set
Cartier is a world famous French luxury goods conglomerate founded in 1847. The company specialises in luxury jewellery and watch making. The Cartier Bold Poker Set is very different in appearance than the Asprey set. The case has a striking red and black theme with a matching black Alcantara lining on the interior. The theme is reminiscent of the red-black decor found in many upmarket casinos. Cartier’s set contains two decks of cards, 360 chips in an array of colours and 5 dice.
Lancelot Lancaster White – Buckingham Poker Box
For poker players wanting a set that is truly luxurious and handcrafted, the Buckingham Poker Box from Lancelot Lancaster White range is sure to be intriguing. Lancelot Lancaster White specialises in handcrafted quality furniture, gifts and bespoke kitchen designs. While they are a small brand, they are treasured by their small customer base. The Poker box’s protective exterior gives no clue to the fine craftsmanship that lies inside. There are two sets of cards each secured in their own leather case that sit alongside the bespoke chips. The box contains a secret compartment and cast silver handles within it. On the exterior front there is a unique secure Bramah lock.
The Meteorite Poker Set is a one off masterpiece created with a unique collection of difficult to find materials. The parts of this set were designed by the Swedish jewellery maker Stahl. Its pieces are crafted out of 18-Carat white gold, alongside diamonds, sapphires and rubies.
Its most surprising element may well be the dice. The dice were handcrafted out of Swedish woolly mammoth bone, which helps to explain its rather significant price tag. In keeping with its nordic theme, the exterior is coated in leather from treated reindeer calfskin. The chips are also a unique feature that you certainly will not find in any other set on Earth. They have been created from iron meteorites that are at least 800,000 years old. The Meteorite Set makes a fabulous collectors item for those who are interested in unusual materials.
Geoffrey Parker’s Alligator Poker Set
Geoffrey Parker is an English company that specialises in the design and crafting of highly luxurious game sets. Over the last 60 years, the family run business has made custom gifts for some of the country’s wealthiest individuals.
This final poker set is the most expensive design in the world featured on Channel 4’s World’s Most Expensive Presents in 2017. Custom built for each recipient and made from exotic Alligator leather, this set features a case lock made from 18ct White Gold, with Stingray and Dauphin calf leather sides, plus pieces encrusted with emeralds, rubies, and black diamonds. While the price differs depending on the chosen chips, finish and lock colour, at the top end it will set you back £5 million pounds.
Beyond providing entertainment, poker has long proven to be an all-encompassing game which benefits one’s physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Subconsciously training players to maintain emotional stability under all circumstances and regardless of outcome, great poker players possess discipline, critical thinking abilities, refined social skills, immense concentration, and impressive discernment. Ultimately, these qualities coupled with an immaculately crafted playing set, are sure to blow all competition of the water, and leave your guests perfervid for more.
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