New Release: Seiko Celebrates Its 145th Anniversary With Four Limited-Edition Watches

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. As part of its 145th anniversary celebrations, Seiko has kicked off 2026 by releasing a quartet of limited-edition watches that all feature golden accents. Each of the four models comes from a different corner of the…

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Make-up artist Saint Maretto is rewriting the codes of queer beauty

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. The Dazed Beauty Community is our ever-expanding encyclopaedia of creatives and emerging talent from across the world who are redefining the way we think about beauty. Discover them here. “Beauty isn’t a fixed point for me,…

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Hands-On: Awake Sơn Mài Fragments Watch Blends International Techniques For A Standout Dial Spectacle

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Since independent French brand Awake first launched its lacquer-dial Sơn Mài collection in 2024, the lineup has swiftly become a sleeper hit in enthusiast circles, with dynamic, unique dial treatments inspired by everything from dinosaurs to Quentin…

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‘Misogyny by design’: Is it possible to escape getting ‘undressed’ by AI?

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. On X, 2026 began with a disturbing trend. Under photos shared by people (largely young women) on the app, users asked Grok, the AI chatbot built into the Elon Musk-owned social platform, to remove the poster’s…

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Nike LeBron 23 “Honor The King” Honors Civil Rights Legacy

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike LeBron 23 “Honor The King” continues LeBron James’s tradition of embedding purpose into performance footwear. Scheduled for January 20, 2026, the colorway draws inspiration from the National Civil Rights Museum, grounding the design…

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