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For The Girls; The Best Women’s Watches Put The ‘Wonder’ In Watches & Wonders 2026

AR Staff — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:36:46 +0000

Let’s be honest. No matter how many times watch brands and new watch media proclaim that “all watches are unisex!” and “anyone can wear anything!” when introducing the latest 44mm clonker—while modelling said timepiece on an impossibly hirsute wrist, we might add—there’s no denying that watches are, to an extent, gendered. Beyond the obvious question of size, there’s often a certain degree of tension between fashion and function, with the argument made that women’s watches should address the former while […]

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The Dispatch: Our Favourite Releases From Watches & Wonders 2026

AR Staff — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:29:49 +0000

With 66 brands exhibiting at Watches & Wonders 2026, there are hundreds—if not thousands—of new watch releases coming out of Geneva. But between lauded manufactures simply throwing out red herrings in the form of new metal and dial configurations and innovative timepieces from independent brands going under the radar, it can be difficult to find the best releases simply by sifting through wrap ups that simply run through every watch released by a brand (but if that’s your flavour, we’ve […]

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

Theo Rosen — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:26:28 +0000

Happy Watches & Wonders month, folks! If the annual Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards are akin to the Oscars of watchmaking, Watches & Wonders is more like a buffet for the ardent horologist. Beginning its life as an industry event uniting luxury watch brands, independent watchmakers, media, retailers, and executives in Geneva, Switzerland, Watches & Wonders now also has an open-to-the-public element, bringing one of the most important cogs in the calibre—the customers!—into the mix. Watches & Wonders […]

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Cartier Riffs On Old Favourites For Watches & Wonders 2026

Theo Rosen — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:29:30 +0000

Cartier has released its Watches & Wonders 2026 novelties, with the ‘watchmaker of shapes’ proving its moniker isn’t for naught. Cartier’s Watches & Wonders 2026 releases see additions to the Baignoire, Roadster, Santos-Dumont, Tortue, and Santos lines, while the collector-oriented Cartier Privé line ushers in fresh takes on iconic styles with the Tank Normale, Tortue Chronographe Monopoussoir, and Crash Squelette. Herewith, every Cartier release from Watches & Wonders 2026. Cartier Tortue Cartier is listening to its customers. Two years ago, […]

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Audemars Piguet Makes Its Watches & Wonders Debut With Atelier des Établisseurs

Henry Blake — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:52:53 +0000

Audemars Piguet has released its Watches & Wonders 2026 novelties — and there’s not a Royal Oak in sight. Instead, the Le Brassus manufacture has used the fair to announce the launch of its Atelier des Établisseurs project, which seeks to bring together some of the best watchmakers and craftspeople in the industry to produce highly individualised, specialised timepieces. The name references the concept of établissage, which dates back to the 18th century; well before vertical integration (or in-house manufacturing) […]

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Bulgari Plays With Shapes For Watches & Wonders 2026

Theo Rosen — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:49:03 +0000

Bulgari has long been a pioneer in ultra-thin watchmaking, typically using Watches & Wonders to flex the latest of its skinny legends. This time, the Roman jewellery and Swiss watchmaker has not simply focused on thinness, but overall proportion, releasing an Octo Finissimo with a sized down case which opens it up to new sartorial possibilities while preserving its distinct character. Elsewhere, jewellery and horology codes meet in the Serpenti Tubogas and Serpenti Aeterna lines. Here, every new Bulgari release […]

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On Thread: Fashion News To Know In April 2026

Esmé Duggan — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:57:30 +0000

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is making its long awaited debut later this month and while we’re waiting with bated breath (the media run up to the premiere has moved at a truly glacial pace), the IRL fashion industry continues to keep things interesting. We’re back with On Thread, our monthly fashion news series distilling all the important fashion industry moves, collections, and collaborations you need to know about into bite-sized form. Yum. Here’s all the fashion news to know […]

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Rolex Chooses Iteration Over Ideation For Watches & Wonders 2026

Henry Blake — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:24:57 +0000

Watches & Wonders 2026 is underway, with Rolex kicking off proceedings by dropping eight new references. While last year marked the introduction of an entirely new model—the Land-Dweller—the Crown is taking this easy this year, focusing on iterating upon its preexisting lineup. The new releases primarily the flagship Oyster Perpetual receive new metal and dial configurations across each size, while the only timepiece to undergo a functional update is the Yacht-Master II. Here’s every Rolex release from Watches & Wonders […]

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Don’t Be A Fragrance Monogamist; Here’s Why You Should Create A Fragrance Wardrobe

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:53:34 +0000

For decades, scent purists and celebrities alike have touted having a signature scent as an inimitably chic move. Yet therein lies the trouble. A signature represents one’s mark on the world and thus needs to be unique to you; unless you’re running a fragrance lab in your garage and have managed to concoct your own scent, there’s a good chance there are thousands of people who also start the day by spritzing your ‘signature’ scent onto their necks and wrists. […]

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Wine Files: A Cheat Sheet For The Must-Know Wine Regions In France

Theo Rosen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:24:31 +0000

It’s impossible to have a discussion about wine without mentioning France. While new world producers like Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Argentina have grown into formidable wine regions in their own right and there’s an emerging interest in lesser explored old world producers like Armenia, Hungary, Lebanon, Cyprus, and Georgia—the birthplace of wine—France continues to be a reference point for oenophiles and the wine industry at large. Grape varietals such as cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, and pinot noir are […]

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