What to Watch: Industry Hopes for ‘Burst of Creativity’ in Designer Debuts

Editor’s pick — Runway quick take: what stands out in this collection/campaign (silhouette, craftsmanship, materials, brand direction) in 1–2 lines. Retailers, academics and other experts are hoping for freshness and newness, but many expect measured risk-taking as new designers make debuts at Chanel, Gucci, Balenciaga, Versace and a host of other houses. Source: wwd.com —…

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Hands-On: Furlan Marri Disco Diamonds Onyx – A New Affordable Entry Into Subtle Gemsetting

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. I was recently speaking to a dealer about why the Disco Volante is so appealing, and he pointed out that there’s a bit of childhood whimsy captured in the watch. I took him to mean that…

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Nike Unveils The LeBron 23 Signature Forever King Collection

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Nike and LeBron James have officially unveiled the LeBron 23, the twenty-third installment of the LeBron James signature sneakers. The shoe debuts the Crown Containment System and a full-length ZoomX drop-in midsole for a blend…

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EBay Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Taps Sarah Michelle Gellar to Curate ’90s Pop-up

Editor’s pick — Runway quick take: what stands out in this collection/campaign (silhouette, craftsmanship, materials, brand direction) in 1–2 lines. The resale platform tapped the celebrity to curate its one-day-only ’95 Shop in New York’s SoHo, with vintage fashion, handbags, watches, sports memorabilia and more. Source: wwd.com — original article published 2025-09-03 21:39:16. Read the…

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The secrets behind Jenna Ortega’s goth glam beauty looks

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. On her press tour for Tim Burton’s Wednesday, Jenna Ortega has taken notes from the Addams-family macabre. While most stars default to safe, clean-girl beauty for their press runs, Ortega has let gothic edge creep under…

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The Business of Watches Podcast: Rolex, The Making Of A Status Symbol With Author Pierre-Yves DonzĂŠ

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Welcome to the first episode of a brand new podcast for Hodinkee. It’s called The Business of Watches, and it’s hosted by me, Andy Hoffman. Each episode, delivered once every two weeks, will feature conversations with…

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