Editors' Picks: We Pick Watch-Related Valentine's Gifts For Our Colleagues

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Love is in the air at Hodinkee HQ as we head into Valentine’s Day weekend. To celebrate, we gave each member of the editorial team a Valentine—a theoretical $1,000 to spend on a watch, or watch-related…

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No, Gen-Z aren’t too dumb to read Wuthering Heights

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. The day has finally come: Emerald Fennell’s third feature film, “Wuthering Heights”, is out in the UK, and it’s already dividing opinion. After the contrasting reviews from the Independent, which gave it a one-star rating and the…

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Jason Williams x Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Varsity Purple” Release Set For All-Star Weekend

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 2/13/26: Fresh off news that Jason Williams has officially re-signed with Nike, the spotlight now shifts to the return of his iconic “Variety Purple” Nike Hyperflight PE. The fan-favorite colorway, complete with the original…

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Review: AnOrdain's Bespoke Strap Service

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. If there’s any word that exemplifies the essence of luxury, it is “bespoke.” With the right connections, means, and sometimes notoriety, you can get a bespoke suit from Savile Row, a pair of shoes from John…

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Twiggy, Maya Wigram and more front Burberry’s SS26 campaign

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Last season, Burberry took over a hidden private garden in Hyde Park and transformed it into the festival tent unlike any other before. Now, for the brand’s SS26 campaign, creative director Daniel Lee has picked up…

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Inside ’24 Hours Of Daytona’ — From An Underdog ‘Carbon/Carbon’ Watch Brand’s Perspective

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. True petrolheads will know the real name of this event: North America’s most prestigious sports car race is officially called Rolex 24 At Daytona. And I wasn’t there with Rolex. Likewise, I wasn’t there with overall winner…

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Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Warning Label” Releases February 13th

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 2/12/26: Official photos of the Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Warning Label” have been revealed. The pair is scheduled to release on February 13th exclusively in Los Angeles during NBA All-Star Weekend 2026. No…

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UGG’s new clogs and mules are Olympian-approved

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. 2026 seems to be the year of men’s fashion for UGG, the iconic Southern California-based brand known for its ubiquitous suede footwear. Last month, the label popped up at Men’s Paris Fashion Week, hosting an “UGG…

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