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
Nike’s Insanely Red Air Force 1 Is Playing With Fire (Again)
adidas Made the Chillest Hiking Shoe of all Time
Nike’s Prettiest Air Force 1 Is Designed Bloom & Die
Not a New Sole or a New Colorway — Nike Created a New Way to Move
You Have to Be Brain Dead to Love These Super-Flat adidas
Nike’s Stealth Tech Shoe Is Built Like a Delicious Late-Night Snack
A Skate Legend Just Taught Nike's Air Max 95 to Shred
An Absurdly Luxe Air Jordan as Fine as Wine, Bottled in “Bordeaux”
A Nike Air Jordan 1 That Can Dunk on Puddles
Luxe Leather Nike Air Forces With Italian Flair From New Jersey, Not Bottega Veneta
Giving Regular Watches the Finger
Out Here on Satisfy's Ranch, Running Looks a Lot Like Cowboying (EXCLUSIVE)
