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
New Balance Perfected the Dad Shoe. The Dad Sweater Is Next
A Warhol You Can Use to Tell Time
You Can Still Thrash in Vans Buttery Smooth Suede Loafers
Taking Nike’s Air Max 95 to the Year 95000
An Insanely Classic Nike Sneaker Clad In a Luxury Leather Puffer
Aston Martin Tuned up Puma’s Speediest Sneaker
When Quiet Luxury Comes for Nike's Most Elegant Retro Runner
Why sacai Went Where the Wild UGGs Are (EXCLUSIVE)
Martine Rose Secretly Disguised a Dress Shoe as an Elevated Nike
Nike’s New Butter-Smooth Air Force 1 Looks Like It Moisturizes
Nature Not as Scenery But as Artistic Collaborator (EXCLUSIVE)
