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

Theo Rosen — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:24:17 +0000

Jump those date windows forward, we’re well and truly into September now. As the weather slowly warms up, the watch industry is rapidly heating up. Over in Switzerland, there are several heavy hitting releases coming out of Geneva Watch Days, a laidback watch fair which takes place from the 2nd to the 6th of September. There’s also cool métiers d’art expressions courtesy of Vacheron Constantin and a revived field watch from Tudor. Naturally, we’re back with the September 2026 edition of […]

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Every Man Needs An Oxford Shirt. These Are 12 Of The Best

Theo Rosen — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:08:51 +0000

When it comes to menswear, staid rules have long wavered and given way to methods of dressing suited to our times. However, there is one sartorial stalwart that has remained steadfast. A great oxford shirt is a necessity in any well-dressed man’s wardrobe, whether it be worn in the classic style—buttoned up and tucked into trousers—or dressed down by being worn unbuttoned over a t-shirt. While the oxford shirt never truly lost its place, its essential nature is solidified by […]

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The Hanok Heritage Delivers Old World Korean Hospitality In Tranquil Yeongwol

Tanisha Angel — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:02:49 +0000

Ensconced in the mountainous county of Yeongwol, The Hanok Heritage evokes a slice of old world Korean charm. Sprawled over a vast clearing surrounded by pine forests and backdropped by mountains, The Hanok Heritage merges tradition with modernity, drawing upon the architectural principles of the country’s historic vernacular hanok architecture as well as its time-honoured culinary and cultural rituals. While Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island tend to garner the lion’s share of attention when it comes to travel in South […]

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What On Earth Is A GADA Watch? And, The Best (Non-Boring!) Ones To Cop

Tanisha Angel — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:29:43 +0000

If you frequent watch forums and consider yourself something of a watch idiot savant (WIS), you’re likely all too familiar with the term ‘GADA watch’. If you’re an actual functioning member of society and spend your time doing…literally anything else, allow us to explain. A GADA watch is an acronymic term that refers to a ‘Go Anywhere, Do Anything’ watch. It’s a watch that you can wear while doing anything and looks right in any location; somewhat synonymous with the […]

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On Thread: Fashion News To Know In September 2026

Arabella Johnson — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:20:56 +0000

Winter hath past, spring has sprung, and we instantly feel a little lighter. As the flowers bloom, September brings with it a heady slate of fashion industry happenings. In addition to fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan, and Paris taking place across the month and into early October, September brings with it some quieter fashion moments — many of them closer to home. From ephemeral pop ups to new collection launches and fresh collaborations, we’ve distilled all the fashion […]

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On Thread: Fashion News To Know In August 2026

Arabella Johnson — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:24:43 +0000

It’s that time of the month again…we’re back with the August 2026 edition of On Thread, our monthly fashion news series. Here, we break down the fashion news you need to know into easily digestible form, meaning you’ll always be across the conversation at the next cocktail party, without having to dedicate eons to wading through the masses of drops and collabs. August 2026 fashion news Welcome back to the August 2026 edition of On Thread. Here, you’ll find all the […]

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The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide For 2026

AR Staff — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:56:34 +0000

Dads often brush off requests for gift ideas with a flippant “I don’t want anything” but it’d be remiss to take them at their word. And, filial duty dictates that our fathers and father figures do indeed receive something on Father’s Day. This year, Father’s Day takes place on Sunday, the 6th of September, 2026 in Australia. Steer away from dedicated Father’s Day gift curations in department stores and supermarkets; we can assure you dad doesn’t want another ‘World’s Best […]

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AR Beauty Beat, August 2026: House Of Sephora Edition

Arabella Johnson — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:41:03 +0000

Welcome back to the AR Beauty Beat, our monthly series which covers the must-have beauty and grooming releases of the month. While no month is an uneventful one in the beauty industry, this month’s AR Beauty Beat is a particularly special one, released following House of Sephora. A biannual event, House of Sephora showcases all the newest releases coming to the retailer’s Australian stores. Comprising skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance, House of Sephora usually takes place around April and August […]

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These Unconventional & Asymmetrical Watches Think Outside The Circle

Henry Blake — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:06:43 +0000

Regardless of whether you tend to gravitate towards tool or dress watches, it’s quite likely your watch of choice will be circular and almost certain it will be symmetrical. It’s only natural given watches are used to measure the passing of time in equal increments (just think back to all those primary school maths lessons visually depicting fractions in the form of pies or pizzas). Plus, wristwatches are derived from pocket watches, which were exclusively created in round shapes to […]

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The Best Brands Making Stylish Wool Coats For Winter, According To Fashion Editors

Arabella Johnson — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:34:00 +0000

It’s cold. Every time winter rolls around, we act surprised about it. But it is what it is. Winter is coming and it’s time to get prepared. The difference between a les mis winter and a hot girl winter lies in one’s choice of outerwear — namely, a warm wool coat. A puffer jacket might keep you warm and stop the chill, but no amount of promotion of the gorpcore trend will change the fact that it’s aesthetically more aligned […]

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