Stephen Watson is an accomplished fashion stylist and freelance writer covering the fashion and luxury timepiece markets. A native New Yorker, he attended New York's Fashion Institute of Technology to study Menswear Design and Marketing.
The former Fashion Director of Men's Vogue and Associate Fashion Editor of Vogue learned his craft while working alongside legendary editors: André Leon Talley, Candy Pratts Price, Camilla Nickerson, Elissa Santisi, Jay Fielden, and Anna Wintour. At this time, Stephen developed a keen eye for spotting significant trends, refined his editorial instincts, and mastered the survival skills for the ever-changing world of fashion.
The former Fashion Director of Men's Vogue and Associate Fashion Editor of Vogue learned his craft while working alongside legendary editors: André Leon Talley, Candy Pratts Price, Camilla Nickerson, Elissa Santisi, Jay Fielden, and Anna Wintour. At this time, Stephen developed a keen eye for spotting significant trends, refined his editorial instincts, and mastered the survival skills for the ever-changing world of fashion.
In 2010, Stephen began working as a Contributing Watch Editor for Town & Country Magazine, eventually moving to Hearst Digital, reporting on watches for townandcountrymag.com, esquire.com, marieclaire.com, harpersbazaar.com, etc. Stephen also collaborates with fashion brands and retailers outside of publishing to create innovative marketing and social media strategies.
From 2015 to 2017, Stephen launched a men's activewear and lifestyle business called The Moon & Son. Developed and manufactured in Brooklyn, the collection combined a love of yoga with his background in fashion to create practical gear with a higher purpose while fostering the possibilities of owning an independent e-commerce small business.
In August 2017, Stephen joined Surface Media as the editor-in-chief of Watch Journal and also edited contemporary design magazine Surface for one year. Starting in March 2020, Stephen briefly edited the American issue of Revolution during the global pandemic.
Since 2021, Stephen has been the editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury's Watches International. The same year, Stephen joined the Watches of Switzerland marketing team as a social media consultant, writer, and video producer.
From 2015 to 2017, Stephen launched a men's activewear and lifestyle business called The Moon & Son. Developed and manufactured in Brooklyn, the collection combined a love of yoga with his background in fashion to create practical gear with a higher purpose while fostering the possibilities of owning an independent e-commerce small business.
In August 2017, Stephen joined Surface Media as the editor-in-chief of Watch Journal and also edited contemporary design magazine Surface for one year. Starting in March 2020, Stephen briefly edited the American issue of Revolution during the global pandemic.
Since 2021, Stephen has been the editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury's Watches International. The same year, Stephen joined the Watches of Switzerland marketing team as a social media consultant, writer, and video producer.
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