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Culture

From Zodiac to Spotlight: 9 gripping true crime movies to watch

These true crime movies tell real stories in utterly gripping fashion.

Health & Fitness

What your workout is missing: Unilateral lifts for balance and power

Can unilateral lifts fix strength imbalances? Discover why these exercises belong in your routine.

Fashion & Style

Girard-Perregaux marks 50th anniversary revolutionary Calibre GP4800 movement

Girard-Perregaux introduces the Calibre GP4800, a compact movement featuring silicon escapement technology and variable-inertia balance. The new caliber debuts in the Laureato FIFTY collection, celebrating the iconic design's 50th anniversary.

Fashion & Style

New Balance’s MT10O goes upscale with a rugged suede finish

New Balance brings back the MT10O sneaker from the archives with an elevated new look that's ready for fall.

Fashion & Style

Ulysse Nardin reveals a green silicon dial masterpiece

Ulysse Nardin, a manufacturer celebrated for horological fearlessness and avant-garde spirit, has done it again with the release of the captivating Blast Free Wheel Marquetry. This latest model is destined to captivate collectors in search of watchmaking excellence that veers beyond the conventional. The timepiece takes the architectural daring of the original Blast skeleton tourbillon […]

Fashion & Style

Aera unveils the M-1 Dune, a featherlight timepiece

With the recent release of Aera’s M-1 Dune, the independent brand makes a compelling argument for a new kind of horological elegance, one defined by advanced materials and ergonomic excellence. The latest iteration of their lauded pilot’s watch showcases a masterful understanding of luxury for today’s audience, where comfort and technical innovation are paramount. For […]

Fashion & Style

Inside LERET LERET: Edouard Leret on redefining cashmere and building a living archive

I had a chance to interview Edouard Leret, co-founder of LERET LERET, the modern luxury brand redefining cashmere with timeless, genderless designs.

Fashion & Style

A new Reebok collaboration honors the legacy of Kodak

Reebok taps into Kodak's nostalgia for a new collection that brings retro designs back for a new generation.

Auto

Verstappen wins F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Piastri crashes in first lap

Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen won the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with no McLaren driver on the podium.

Travel

The world’s longest “direct flight” now takes 29 hours on China Eastern

On December 4, 2025, China Eastern Airlines will debut a route covering over 10,600 nautical miles.

Fashion & Style

Victorinox introduces the elegant AirPro Mechanical pilot’s watch

Victorinox Swiss Army is a brand long associated with rugged utility and Swiss precision, and yet again masterfully executed this philosophy with the release of the AirPro Mechanical. This latest luxury timepiece from the acclaimed watchmaker is a deliberate and refined homage to the golden era of aviation, reimagined for the modern wrist. Industry insiders […]

Food & Drink

Barton 1792 is launching its first permanent cask finished bourbon

Fans of bourbon finished in unique casks will be excited to learn about the newest expression from Barton 1792. This is because the popular distillery just announced the launch of 1792 Cognac Cask Finish. And this isn’t a limited-edition expression either. It’s the first cask-finished whiskey to be added to the brand’s permanent portfolio. 1792 Cognac […]

Food & Drink

Suntory Whisky Toki is launching an exciting, new collaborative expression

Suntory Toki is one of the best gateway whiskies for Japanese whisky newbies. If you’ve already enjoyed this popular blended whisky neat and in your favorite cocktails, you’ll be glad to learn The House of Suntory is releasing another version of this popular expression called Suntory Toki Black. Suntory Toki Black This 86-proof, limited-edition whisky […]