Donovan Barnett is an award-winning writer with 8 years of experience and the Watch Editor at Highsnobiety. At the intersection of style, culture, and horology, Donovan leads watch coverage that’s as visually rich as it is editorially sharp—telling stories that resonate with a new generation of collectors. He’s worked with brands like Ulysse Nardin, Anoma, Audemars Piguet, and Timex to create culturally attuned content that connects classic craftsmanship with what’s next.
His POV is simple: watches aren’t just about complications—they’re cultural touchstones. Grails worn by the artists, designers, and disruptors moving the needle. Whether he’s writing about the newest independents pushing boundaries or reinterpreting heritage through a modern lens, Donovan’s approach is rooted in cultural storytelling and design relevance.
Active in the watch community online and IRL, Donovan is your go-to for what’s shaping the future of time—and who’s wearing it. When he’s not on wrist-check duty or listening to the Wrist Check Podcast, he’s probably deep in a rabbit hole on vintage Urban Jürgensen or mapping the next story that makes horology feel as fresh as the moment demands.
Articles
The Lemony Fresh Jordan 1’s GORE-TEX Era Peaks on The Trail
Nike’s Chunky Winterized Air Max DN Is More Boot Than Sneaker
adidas' Ultra-Luxe Superstar Is the Only Shoe Big Enough for Muhammad Ali
adidas’ Crazy Superstar Dress Shoe Has Gone Feral
Nike’s Sparkly Glam-Rock Air Force 1 Shoe Is Hard to Ignore
The Most Classic Nike Sneaker Became a Work of Wearable Chinese Art
Gorgeous Textures Transform New Balance’s "Sashiko Linen" 550 Shoe
Nike Designed a Moody Air Force 1 For Everyone Single on Valentine's Day
The Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat” Is Comfortable in the Dark
Nike’s Clean White Air Force 1 Has Sunshine in Its Sole
Carhartt WIP Made a Tough Salomon Sneaker Even Tougher
Touch Grass? Nike's Plush Slides Literally Are Grass
