Hublot knows how to throw a party...as the Swiss watchmaker took over Sydney to officially unveil its new Classic Fusion Balloon Dog collection with contemporary artist Jeff Koons. Take it from us, there was plenty to look at beyond the colour-matching cocktails.Inspired by Koons’ famously inflated Balloon Dog sculptures, the new 42mm pieces come in three suitably loud colourways, with balloon-inspired cases, an inflation-valve crown, a little rubber tail, and even a tiny dog riding the seconds hand. I went in keen to try on the blue piece, and left wanting to pick up the mirror-polished steel, which spent most of the evening reflecting a warped, funhouse version of everyone standing around it.
TAG Heuer is taking over Silverstonenow that the Swiss watchmaker has been officially named title partner of the 2027 British Grand Prix. Alongside Monaco and Madrid, it’s another sizeable move for TAG Heuer’s increasingly deep relationship with F1. But the brand also has some proper history at Silverstone, with the Heuer Silverstone chronograph first arriving in 1974 – perfect timing then, as the Carrera continues to dominate the horological conversation in motorsport.
New Yorkers:If you’re looking for some Winter inspo as you head into the cooler months, Moncler has just launched a gallery from today-13 Sept in Grand Central station. There’s a whole series of pop-ups, so worth having a browse if you’re looking for a way to spend your time.
Fancy your ball knowledge?I’ve just discovered this new online football game that has the same appeal of Wordle; only this can be played with the boys down the pub for countless hours. It’s called Ball Nolly (naturally), and so far I’ve discovered three trivia mini games, Carrer Path, Link Up, and Checkout. If you’ve got some time to kill, this should see you all the way until you down the tools for the day.
Agave meets indigoSydney-based Bassike and 1800 Tequila have joined forces for a limited-edition collaboration that fuses centuries of Mexican craftsmanship with contemporary Australian design. At its heart is a reimagined take on Bassike's iconic Universal Denim Jacket, finished with a bespoke terracotta tint, hand-sanding, and stone washing inspired by the volcanic soils and agave fields of Los Altos, Jalisco. Each of the just 18 pieces carries hand-stitched detailing, from a chainstitched interpretation of Mayan pyramids to the words "Trabajo. Pasión. Honestidad."
Available exclusively at the new Bassike Byron Bay store and Bassike.com.au.
The Defender OCTA is unlike any 4x4 I've ever driven...Last week I had the privilege of seeing the Defender OCTA unleashed. When I handed the keys back after driving it last year around the streets of Sydney, this $330,000 tank made little sense to me – despite its touted off-road chops and banging sound system.And while we’re still yet to take it for the ultimate paddock bash, last week’s flogging at Mount Cotton in Queensland proved the OCTA is just as good at hammering on the tarmac as it is tackling the rough stuff. Check out this video below of it moving and shaking in ways that shouldn’t be physically possible for a car of that size and weight.
