Making Of An Icon The new Montblanc Meisterstück Collection is bound by understated elegance, timelessness and the enduring appeal of its most famous pen – the Meisterstück. With that in mind, we spoke to three entrepreneurs, all tied by a similar desire to create real impact, value and meaningful change, without forgetting their roots. Words: Justin Choo Photography: Studio Daydream
Lincoln Yin with the Montblanc Neo Briefcase (S$2,575), an elegant take on the traditional satchel with a stylish metal clasp; Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Date; Meisterstück Gold-Coated 149 Fountain Pen.
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UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE IS a defining trait of the new Montblanc Meisterstück Collection, where its craftsmanship and quality are heightened by iconic design elements from the company’s illustrious past as well as its present. And yet, true sophistication never comes across as boisterous; somehow it is blindingly apparent to one who sees its worth, even from afar. Iconic designs are perhaps timeless to us because they encapsulate ideals that transcend mere artistic expression. It’s also why the most evocative art and music tend to rise above the shackles of the contemporary zeitgeist; an unspoken congruence of values shared by the creators and their audience, if you like. By the same token, Lincoln Yin, David Z Wang and Gillian Tee are bound by a single commonality – the importance of a cause behind their work. In the same way that unforgettable historical figures are venerated or castigated for their contributions to society, these young entrepreneurs exemplify all that is good about start-ups that address the inadequacies of current systems. They share with us what drives them to go the extra mile.
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