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The Best Affordable Waterproof Jewellery Brands For All-Occasion Wear

Arabella Johnson — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:17:02 +0000

The only thing worse than emerging from the pool to find your hair has turned green? Looking down to see your bracelets and rings are green, too. Nothing spoils the aesthetic of a good wrist stack or neck mess like having your gold-plated or gold vermeil jewellery fade, flake off, or tarnish. While solid gold jewellery is naturally resistant to the elements and won’t fade or tarnish when exposed to water, salt, and air, pure gold jewellery represents a significant […]

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Beyond The Temples; A Design-Led Guide To Kyoto, Japan

Theo Rosen — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:04:00 +0000

While perhaps best known for its historic temples, traditional machiya architecture, and abundance of verdant gardens, Kyoto is equally appealing for its fusion of tradition and innovation. Alongside the aforementioned temples is an exciting mix of design-led boutiques, chic cafes, and museums and art galleries celebrating the city’s artisans. In the interest of stepping off the well-trod temple run, we’ve rounded up our favourite things to do and see in Kyoto. Where to stay in Kyoto Whether it’s an intimate […]

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Four Seasons Tented Camp; Reverence For Creatures Great & Small

Tanisha Angel — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:05:36 +0000

Brucie didn’t have long to live. He flipped and floundered, gasping for water as we watched helplessly from the sidelines. Clutching insufficiently long sticks, we attempted to reach across the aquatic shrubs and flip the surprisingly dense lilypad he was struggling atop over, but our efforts proved ineffectual. Surrounded by air he could not breathe, we steeled ourselves against the inevitable and prepared to watch Brucie die, hoping his end would be mercifully quick. As we contemplated a last ditch […]

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The 22 Best Men’s Skincare Brands For Great Skin In 2026

John Deckard — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:33:35 +0000

Men’s skincare has undergone a shift of seismic proportions over the last decade. No longer are men restricted to 3-in-1 face wash/body wash/dishwashing liquid style products while women seemingly have a different formulation for each elbow. Today, skincare is primarily unisex, with pioneering gender-neutral and men’s skincare brands leading the way in active skincare, offering everything from toners and cleansers to serums and sunscreens. We first published this article on the best men’s skincare brands in 2021. Since then, the […]

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In The Loupe: The Watch News To Know In June 2026

Theo Rosen — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:46:58 +0000

Got a perpetual calendar? Sit tight while everyone else cranks their date windows forward — we’re in June, baby. As we attempt to muster enough power reserve to make it through the rest of the year, the watch industry is coming out with some quieter releases. Make no mistake though; they’re no less worthy of your attention. From new watches from microbrands Dennison and Awake to an anniversary edition from Parmigiani Fleurier and a timepiece (note: not a (wrist)watch!) from […]

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On Thread: Fashion News To Know In June 2026

Arabella Johnson — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:52:30 +0000

As we arrive at the halfway of the year, you might be itching for a holiday but the fashion industry never takes a break. As always, we’re back with On Thread, distilling all the fashion news to know in June 2026 into easily digestible pieces. Here’s all the fashion news worth staying across in June 2026. June 2026 fashion news Welcome back to the June 2026 edition of On Thread. Here, you’ll find all the fashion news, new releases, and collabs […]

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The Best High Jewellery Brands Produce Wearable Works Of Art

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:37:01 +0000

High jewellery, or haute joaillerie, is truly something to behold. Akin to the haute couture of the jewellery world, high jewellery caters to discerning, well-heeled clientele wishing to distinguish themselves from the masses. Utilising precious metals, diamonds, and precious and semi-precious coloured gemstones, high jewellery brands differentiate themselves through its impeccable craftsmanship, with master craftspeople employing intricate techniques such as plique-à-jour and grisaille enameling, gem setting, marquetry, and guilloché. Fine jewellery vs high jewellery Fine jewellery can be compared to […]

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A Fundamental Affair; The 15 Best Brands For Non-Boring Basics

Arabella Johnson — Sun, 24 May 2026 05:01:16 +0000

It all started with a seemingly simple search for a basic long-sleeved cotton top. A formerly ubiquitous garment, the humble long-sleeved cotton top was one that could be found in pretty much any clothing store, year round. It was almost guaranteed you could find a basic slim-fitting crew neck long-sleeved cotton top in either black or white at even the most middle-of-the-road store — nothing groundbreaking, but dependable. And those who wanted something a little less standard didn’t have to […]

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In The Loupe: The Watch News To Know In May 2026

Henry Blake — Mon, 18 May 2026 02:49:22 +0000

You’d think that the month following the blockbuster event that is Watches & Wonders would take it easy when it comes to new watch releases. Alas, much like a flyback chronograph, the watch industry has snapped back into motion, with manufactures and microbrands alike showing no signs of winding down. From another throwback Zenith Chronomaster Revival to the latest celebrity to acquire a stake in a watch brand, May 2026 brings with it a heady slate of new watch releases […]

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Swatch & Audemars Piguet Liberate The Royal Oak From The Wrist

Tanisha Angel — Wed, 13 May 2026 21:16:43 +0000

After a week of setting speculation in the watch world—and beyond—aligt and spurring denizens to send AI generators into overdrive attempting to come up with their own imagery of a plastic-clad Royal Oak, Swatch and Audemars Piguet have unveiled their collaboration, the Royal Pop. And no, it’s not a wristwatch. Circumventing the complete dilution of the Audemars Piguet DNA, the brand has adroitly steered away from creating a plastic Royal Oak knock-off wristwatch (early CasiOak adopters can breathe a sigh […]

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