From the grotesque to the sublime, what to see at Art Basel Miami Beach

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. The American iteration of Art Basel feels like commercial art world excess turned up to 11. Held in the Miami Beach Conference Center in South Beach, it’s maybe the world’s biggest, balmiest and most palm tree-festooned…

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Pompadours, Beehives and Frizz Galore: The Chanel Métiers d’Art 2025 Hair Report

Editor’s pick — Runway quick take: what stands out in this collection/campaign (silhouette, craftsmanship, materials, brand direction) in 1–2 lines. Inside the Bowery subway stop on Tuesday, stylist Duffy took the models’ hair to new heights, creating a variety of voluminous looks. Source: wwd.com — original article published 2025-12-04 15:41:11. Read the full story on…

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Essays: On Eastern Arabic Numerals And Why We Need More Regional Releases Like Bulgari's Newest Octo Finissimo

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. A few months ago, I ran into Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Bulgari’s Product Creation Executive Director, and, as always, our conversations ranged from photography to art to design. One topic of conversation we’ve revisited since a one-on-one…

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Jordan Poole x Nike GT Cut 3 “Milk and Cookies” PE Releases December 2025

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. UPDATE 12/4/25: Jordan Poole’s Nike Zoom GT Cut 3 “Milk and Cookies” PE will release December 9, 2025 via SNKRS. Original Story 7/8/25: The Nike GT Cut 3 “Milk & Cookies” is officially releasing after…

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From the grotesque to the sublime, here’s what to see at Art Basel Miami

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. The American iteration of Art Basel feels like commercial art world excess turned up to 11. Held in the Miami Beach Conference Center in South Beach, it’s maybe the world’s biggest, balmiest and most palm tree-festooned…

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Gucci Hires Another Automotive Executive as Senior VP of Marketing

Editor’s pick — Runway quick take: what stands out in this collection/campaign (silhouette, craftsmanship, materials, brand direction) in 1–2 lines. Giovanni Perosino joins Gucci from Maserati and his appointment is effective Dec. 15. Source: wwd.com — original article published 2025-12-04 15:19:24. Read the full story on wwd.com → [source_url]

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Auctions: Previewing The Phillips, Sotheby's, And Christie's End-Of-Year New York Auctions

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Well, folks, 2025 is almost over. It’s been a wild one for the watch market, with twists and turns in tariffs certainly having their impact, even at (or maybe especially at) auction houses. Did you know…

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Salomon ACS PRO “20th Anniversary” Releases December 10th

Editor’s pick — Sneaker quick take: why this release matters (design story, collab context, materials, drop outlook) in 1–2 lines. The Salomon ACS PRO “20th Anniversary” lands with a release that digs straight into the model’s earliest DNA. The brand dresses this pair in sharp silver and gold tones, pulling directly from a 2005 sample…

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The 2025 archetype gift guide: The Sneaky Link

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. While others dive headfirst into cuffing season, you and your sneaky link like to keep things discreet. Maybe you’re purely friends with benefits, with no strings attached; maybe it’s someone that your friends mustn’t find out…

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