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 Coldest Thing About Drake’s New AF1 Is How Normal It Is
This Is the Most Extra Version of New Balance’s Weirdest Shoe
Nike’s Stacked Sneaker Is Basically a Citrus Recovery Drink
Nike’s Dotty Air Max Grail Returns in a Blaze of Red
Everything's Better In Rose Gold, Especially High-End Watches
An Edgy Pair of Timbs for Shadow the Hedgehog
Winter Florals Hit Different When They Bloom on an Air Force 1
Nike's Out-of-This-World Sneaker Has Literally Never Looked so Alien
The Labubu People Are Making Literally Space-Age Vans Shoes
Nike’s Studded AF1 Proves Punk Still Cleans Up Nice
Exotic Leather adidas Superstars Are a Little Too Luxe for Their Own Good
