Bella Hadid resurrects Saint Laurent’s iconic 00s It-bag

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Chances are you already knew this, but it looks like the 2020s is the era of the It-bag revival. Last year, Chemena Kamali’s AW25 catwalk brought the ChloĂ© Paddington back from the dead, a former favourite…

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The Leica ZM 12 Watch Employs A Dual-Layer Dial To Create Depth And Dynamism In A Compact Package

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Light and shadow: the essence of photography. For over 150 years, Leica has been perfecting its craft, creating optics that capture those fundamental elements of photography unlike anyone else. In 2022, Leica decided to branch out…

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What went down at Ghana’s Jordan Brand x Free The Youth Rave

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Down at Accra’s Ghud Park, the community platform and brand Free The Youth kicked off the year on a high, throwing a ten-year anniversary event, dubbed the FTYRAVE, with a stacked lineup of performers and MCs,…

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The Nike Pegasus Premium Gets A Cleaner Look in “Pure Platinum”

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike Pegasus Premium “Pure Platinum” doesn’t arrive with noise. It arrives with intent. Nike keeps things restrained here, letting construction and materials do the talking. Summit White and Sail shape the engineered mesh upper….

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The Business of Watches Podcast: Horologer Ming Executives Ming Thein And Praneeth Rajsingh Talk Design, Manufacturing, Pricing, And More

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. On this week’s episode of The Business of Watches, we sit down with the principals of Horologer Ming, and there is plenty to talk about. Founder and creative head Ming Thein explains his unique design and…

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Nike Air Max TL 2.5 “Valentine’s Day” Pack Releases January 2026

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Valentine’s Day arrives early for Air Max fans as the Air Max TL 2.5 returns in a refined two-color presentation. Instead of overt holiday graphics, the brand leans on texture, finish, and contrast. The black…

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The coolest girls you know are still wearing vintage to the gym

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. The year is 2007. Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna are papped on their way to the gym in London. Between the low-slung sweats and Ed Hardy prints, they look comfortable and effortless. What’s more, they look different…

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Essays: Prices, Volumes, And Passion: The Business Of Watches In 2025 And What To Expect In 2026

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. In more than two decades in business reporting, there are a few truisms that have stuck with me. One of the strongest is attributed to the legendary reporter and biographer Robert Caro: “The only thing that…

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