In Partnership – Gatherings: Celebrating Traditional Watchmaking Excellence With Blancpain

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. While Blancpain may be best known for its pioneering Fifty Fathoms diver’s watch, the brand’s Villeret line of dress and calendar watches demonstrates its consummate skill in traditional watchmaking. The new Villeret Golden Hour series was…

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‘I’ve given up’: The reality of dating for young women in red states

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Brianna Moore, a 24-year-old from Oklahoma, isn’t shy about her politics. She regularly attends protests advocating for Palestine and for action for climate change, posts her political stances on social media, and says she’s always forthcoming…

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Daniel Arnold’s new photo book captures NYC ‘uninterrupted’

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Daniel Arnold gravitates towards the anomalies, but wants to remain unnoticed. The American photographer is a maestro, not just spotting but embracing a moment of uncanny, clever harmony, framing a city street or a celebrity event…

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USC Unveils Exclusive Nike Kobe 5 Protro PEs

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. Ahead of the 2025–26 college basketball season, the USC Men’s Basketball team is celebrating Kobe Bryant’s enduring influence with three exclusive Nike Kobe 5 Protro PEs. The program’s connection to Bryant and Los Angeles basketball…

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