Zoe Leung

Zoe Leung

Senior Editor

Zoe Leung is a Senior Editor at Hypebeast, where she has been shaping the publication’s coverage of horology, art, design, and culture since 2023. Her extensive watch reporting spans exclusive manufacture visits with Maisons like Zenith, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Grand Seiko, as well as insightful conversations with industry leaders and artisans. Beyond watches, she regularly spotlights international creatives and cultural phenomena, utilizing her knowledge of global music and entertainment subcultures to deliver narratives that explore the worldwide influence of contemporary visual storytelling and cross-cultural artistry.

Ressence Collaborates With Artist Jules Wittock for the Kinetic TYPE 9 Labyrinth Watch
Fashion

Ressence Collaborates With Artist Jules Wittock for the Kinetic TYPE 9 Labyrinth Watch

Milled directly into Grade 5 titanium, the 0.2mm hand-drawn labyrinth paths revolve continuously until revealing a secret word twice a day.

Grand Seiko’s SBGW325 “Arabic Numerals” Draws Inspiration From the Brand’s Very First Watch
Watches

Grand Seiko’s SBGW325 “Arabic Numerals” Draws Inspiration From the Brand’s Very First Watch

Echoing early brand archives and the historic SBGW003, the novelty pairs vintage dress-watch geometry with an in-house manual movement.

Hublot and Jeff Koons Reframe Contemporary Art With Two Radical Timepiece Collaborations
Watches

Hublot and Jeff Koons Reframe Contemporary Art With Two Radical Timepiece Collaborations

Introducing the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog and MP-14 Origin.

LAYERED Taps Collina Strada for a Whimsically Expressive Home Collection
Design

LAYERED Taps Collina Strada for a Whimsically Expressive Home Collection

Featuring asymmetric flower-shaped rugs and bold runway plaids, the capsule translates Hillary Taymour’s expressive aesthetic into unconventional room centerpieces.

WORKSOUT Puts Its All-over Cartoon Graphics on the Vans Premium Authentic
Footwear

WORKSOUT Puts Its All-over Cartoon Graphics on the Vans Premium Authentic

Arriving in white and navy, the collaborative silhouette features custom “WORKGU” dog illustrations across canvas uppers.

KOZABURO Revives Rare 1950s Bandana Art for SS27
Fashion

KOZABURO Revives Rare 1950s Bandana Art for SS27

Derived from an uncut sheet in the designer’s personal archive, a new cosmic Indian bandana print animates summer-ready Camp Collar shirts and unisex skirt pants.


Timberland Collaborates With Japanese Rapper Kohjiya for an Elevated Field Boot
Footwear

Timberland Collaborates With Japanese Rapper Kohjiya for an Elevated Field Boot

Dropping at select Tokyo locations, the updated heritage boot bridges classic utilitarian design and modern streetwear storytelling.

Veronica Leoni Redefines American Minimalism for Calvin Klein Spring 2027
Fashion

Veronica Leoni Redefines American Minimalism for Calvin Klein Spring 2027

Staged alongside Walter De Maria sculptures at NYC’s Terminal Warehouse, the collection strips back excess to focus on pure, body-centric design.

Kurono Tokyo Unveils the Calendrier Small Batch Release in Saxe Blue
Watches

Kurono Tokyo Unveils the Calendrier Small Batch Release in Saxe Blue

Born from Hajime Asaoka’s personal creative whim, the off-calendar drop presents a soft blue dial paired with metallic chrome accents.

A Knight’s Tale Meets Y2K Punk in Collina Strada’s SS27 “Detour” Collection
Fashion

A Knight’s Tale Meets Y2K Punk in Collina Strada’s SS27 “Detour” Collection

Eco-conscious design leads the runway with deadstock fleece, organic cotton and recycled sequin fabrications transforming fluid gowns and separates.

IWC Unveils Two Monochrome Ingenieur SL Editions in Brushed Silver
Watches

IWC Unveils Two Monochrome Ingenieur SL Editions in Brushed Silver

Celebrating 50 years of Gérald Genta’s legacy, the Schaffhausen manufacture equips its latest 40mm and 35mm steel models with silver-plated dials.

Rolex Revives Historic “Padellone” Heritage With an Instantaneous Complete Annual Calendar
Watches

Rolex Revives Historic “Padellone” Heritage With an Instantaneous Complete Annual Calendar

Launching in Everose gold and platinum configurations, the novelty joins the permanent 1908 lineup as Rolex’s latest high-complication staple.

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