ā€˜I want there to be a classicism to it’: A first look at Aaron Esh SS26

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. When I arrive at Aaron Esh’s East London studio, the scene is just what you’d expect three days out from a fashion show. It’s all unfolding upstairs at the Sarabande Foundation in Haggerston, the creative organisation…

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Nike Total 90 III ā€œMetallic Silverā€ Brings Nostalgic Vibes

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Nike Sportswear is releasing the Nike Total 90 III ā€œMetallic Silverā€ which evokes a classic early 2000s soccer feel. The ā€œMetallic Silverā€ colorway drops following the “Denim” version of the Total 90 III, but this…

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Hands-On: Revisiting A Luxurious Travel Watch – The A. Lange & Sƶhne Lange 1 Time Zone

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. The first time I ever saw an A. Lange & Sƶhne was in an article showcasing the Datograph on this very site, wherein it was discussed that Philippe Dufour considered it the greatest chronograph movement ever…

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Nike SB Ishod 2 ā€œBilliardsā€ Brings Pool Hall Energy To The Skatepark

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Nike SB and Ishod Wair have consistently amped up the fusion of function and storytelling with their shoe releases, and the latest iteration is no exception. Titled the Nike SB Ishod 2 ā€œBilliardsā€, the latest…

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What’s going on with d4vd? Everything we know so far

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. On September 8, the body of a teenage girl was discovered in an impounded Tesla registered to artist d4vd (birth name David Anthony Burke). The Los Angeles county medical examiner’s office confirmed on September 16 that…

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Business News: Secondhand Watch Market Prices And Listings Jumped After Tariffs Announced

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Prices and listings for pre-owned watches from top-tier brands, including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Rolex, increased after the U.S. announced significant tariffs on Swiss imports in August. But the rise was short-lived, according to data…

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Barbie Would Love This Nike Air Max Muse

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Nike Air Max Muse ā€œPink Spellā€ is an eye-catching Fall 2025 standout. The next major women’s sneaker drop from Nike Sportswear may just be this pair. Arriving as the latest women’s only shoe from…

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Nike A’One ā€œBlack/Metallic Silverā€ Releases October 2025

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Nike is continuing the A’ja Wilson signature lineup with the next edition, the Nike A’One ā€œBlack/Metallic Silverā€ dropping October 2025. The latest take on the silhouette offers a clean look on the forecourt and features…

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Hands-On: NORQAIN Wild ONE Skeleton 39mm Watch

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. In 2022, Swiss NORQAIN launched its most ambitious watch collection to date. I was with the brand in Zermatt, Switzerland, when it debuted the NORQAIN Wild ONE, a novel shock-resistant timepiece created in collaboration with Jean-Claude…

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