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
A Hardy Jordan Sneaker That Think It's a Combat Boot
adidas' Samba Looks Good. But It Looks Way Better as an Espadrille
Nike's Classically Stylish Jordan Overdresses for Its 30th
Nike’s Massive New Shoe Is Basically an Ultra-Cushioned Slipper
NEEDLES Made the Cardigan Great. UNIQLO Makes It for Everyone
Romancing Rolex’s Rougher Cousin
New Balance’s Dad Shoe for Skaters at Its Most Extrovert
Nike’s Fiercely Futuristic Mules Looks Like Cybertrucks for the Feet
Nike Mutated the Jordan 1 Into a Hardcore All-Terrain Running Shoe
Bad Bunny’s adidas Dad Shoe Is Pure Chaos, the Good Kind
Cutesy Nike Sneakers Soft Enough to Cuddle
A Surreal Nike Air Max Dressed for Ballet & Battle
