A Familiar Japanese Design Icon Is Now a Quaint Desk Accessory

Japanese fashion and lifestyle magazine Takarajimasha offers a desk clock replica of the JR East station clock. Clocks are a fundamental feature in Japanese railway stations, helping customers track the famously punctual train schedules, and the neon green dial and contrasting black track and hands maximize legibility. The clocks used by JR East are cultural artifacts akin to New York’s Grand Central Terminal clock. This alarm clock also replicates two distinct train departure sounds used by the railway company. It will be available for purchase through Takarajimasha starting January 14, 2026.

The MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid) is Hyundai’s first mass-produced mobility robot platform. Designed for both industrial and everyday applications, it features AI-based autonomous navigation, LiDAR-camera fusion sensors, as well as an eccentric posture control mechanism for stable and adaptive movement. Moreover, thanks to its automotive-grade construction and versatility, the MobED is equipped for a variety of environments, both indoor and out.

The Stella is Astell&Kern’s flagship pair of in-ear monitors (IEMs). Designed for true audiophiles (with fairly steep pockets), the earbuds are built around an incredible 12-driver quadbrid system that unites four different transducer types: dynamic, balanced armature, planar magnetic and electrostatic. According to the brand, “each component was developed for its distinct role and tuned through precise control of phase, pressure, and motion to achieve tonal accuracy, spatial coherence, and full-spectrum balance.” And since they’re luxury earbuds, they’re naturally made out of premium materials: 6061-T6 aluminum, stainless-steel and 9H sapphire crystal.

The North Face and Skims are back at it again for their second partnership collection. The all-new winter collection features an expanded lineup of silhouettes, functional accessories and somewhat surprisingly, a first-ever kidswear assortment. Colorways include a dusty blue, pale grey and off-white hue. Each piece is designed to combine the technical capabilites of TNF with the Skim’s emphasis on form and aesthetic, attempting to redefine what winter gear can look like. The North Face x SKIMS collection will be available to shop on SKIMS.com, thenorthface.com at SKIMS owned retail locations, select The North Face retail locations, and in select luxury retailers from December 9, 2025. 

The Amsterdam-based eyewear brand and Chennai, India-based motorcycle manufacturer have teamed up on a trio of shades honoring iconic Royal Enfield bikes: the Classic 350 (shown), Classic 650 and Goan Classic. All three sunglasses feature lightweight TR90 Grilamid frames (two tortoise, one black) and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses in three distinct tints: green, yellow and smoke. In any case, the timeless aviator styling pairs well with these beautifully retro motos — and looks great on its own too.

JLC throws it back to the ’90s with this 30th-anniversary edition of the brand’s Master Control dress watch that takes direct inspiration from the original version that debuted in 1995. That means a smaller 36mm case, a silvered sunburst dial, a stitched camel ostrich leather strap and a closed caseback bearing the name of the brand’s 1,000-hour control test, established in the early ’90s for the Master Control series. Powering the retro dress watch is JLC’s Calibre 899 automatic movement, which boasts a 70-hour power reserve and measures a scant 3.3mm thick. The Master Control Classic is limited to just 500 examples.

Kia is celebrating its 80th anniversary and to commemorate the moment, the automaker revealed the Vision Meta Turismo Concept. It was designed and built to epitomize and represent the automaker’s product vision for the near future. Based around three pillar themes, the Meta Turismo Concept lays the groundwork for the company’s product strategy, focusing on driving performance, a digital and immersive driving experience, and lounge-like ambiance for its interior designs. In essence, you can most certainly expect future Kia models to take inspiration from the Meta Turismo Concept. How about a next-gen Stinger, perhaps?