Best Abudhabi Podcasts (2024)

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Waitlists… How long is too long? 29:38

2h ago29:38

29:38

This week is a short one! We rapid fire through the idea of waitlists… How long would we wait for a watch, and under what circumstances? Also- what alternatives exist to waitlists? How could watch companies better suit the needs and wants of their customers, all while maintaining the laws of supply and demand? Give us a follow, and feel free to rea…

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Another five watch collection challenge! 1:20:20

6d ago1:20:20

1:20:20

This week we repeat our five watch collection challenge, but this time with more rules and a very special guest! We welcome Parm of the Chrono Passion 7 podcast to Dubai (all the way from rainy London) to discuss our top picks for a five watch collection. But it’s not that simple this time! Tune in to see what the caveats are! Give us a follow, and…

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Watches & Wonders - Our Darlings 1:08:05

13d ago1:08:05

1:08:05

So, just like that, Watches & Wonders is over. Another year, another slew of releases. This week, we sum them up, and give you our top picks, both within and out of our budgets, as well as discuss things that didn’t quite tickle our pickle. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment …

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The curious case of ‘keyless works’, and all of the other watch jargon you need to know! 1:21:19

20d ago1:21:19

1:21:19

Watch lingo! We all hear it, but not all of us know what it all means… Have no fear, the Lume Plotters to the rescue! This week we break down a watch into its major components and discuss every piece that you should be aware of, so that you, dear listener, can also be up to speed on what to say whilst discussing watches! Give us a follow, and feel …

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Lume Plotters 2024 Watches & Wonders LIVE Reaction! 1:16:44

27d ago1:16:44

1:16:44

In this week’s installment, we guide you through a (somewhat) comprehensive initial review of the 2024 Watches & Wonders new releases! Of course, as this is a live first take, there is much more to unpack, which we will do in due time! Enjoy! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio commen…

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Rolex vs. the WORLD! What else is out there? 1:05:48

1M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

After the release of the Morgan Stanley watch rankings, Rolex is clearly on top. We play devil’s advocate and ask the question- “WHY?”. With so many different brands in the world, why buy a Rolex when you can have a slew of other great watches! We take you through each offering in Rolex’s catalog and talk about the big competitors in each segment. …

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To wind or not to wind? How to store watches 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

A hotly debated topic this week, watch winders! Are they good for your watch, or should you avoid them? Also- what’s the best way to store your watches at home, and while traveling? Tune in to find out how we do it! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and…

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Watch you readin’? The Lume Plotters Guide to Watch Books 1:11:29

2M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

What watch books are on our shelves? This week, the Lume Plotters take you through our libraries and discuss which books we swear by, which we like, and which we can’t stand! Tune in to find out what you’re missing! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and…

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F1 and Watches 1:24:56

2M ago1:24:56

1:24:56

It’s lights out and away we go! This week we delve into the tightly knit history of Formula 1 and watches. From the very beginning, to where we are today, we take you through all of the official F1 timekeeping sponsors, as well as each team’s individual watch sponsors. All this just in time for the beginning of the 2024 season! Give us a follow, an…

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Our very first Q&A episode!! 1:09:09

2M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

In today’s installment of the Lume Plotters podcast, have compiled 13 of YOUR questions that you have submitted through Instagram. We go through each one and discuss (and debate) the listener’s chosen topics. Ranging from collection advice, to choosing favorite watches in our collection, and prospective insight on the future of the industry, you ge…

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G-SHOCKS FOR EVERYONE! 1:31:20

2M ago1:31:20

1:31:20

Today we take another deep dive, this time into the brand G-SHOCK. Are they a hit or a miss? For anyone that knows the Lume Plotters, you already know the answer today. We discuss some history and delve into our favorites of the catalog, and even design our very own! Tune in to catch a “glimpse” of what we would want our very own limited editions t…

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Watch brands MEGA, nay GIGA ranking (250+ brands!!!) 1:20:36

3M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

For the first time EVER someone brings you the ULTIMATE watch brand rankings list. While most YouTubers limit themselves to 20 or so brands, the Lume Plotters decided to do this tenfold. We gathered a list of about 260 brands and went through each one by one, to give you the end all, be all, ranking list. Also, the results are quite surprising! Enj…

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Watch Predictions for 2024, Part 2 1:30:43

3M ago1:30:43

1:30:43

So, dear listener, hold on to your britches, as this is a long episode. Full-length feature film long. After we failed miserably last week to give our watch industry predictions of 2024, this week we make up for it! We quick fire through the remaining brands, and Marton attempts to control Ralf’s derailing ramblings of watch brands no one really ca…

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Watch Predictions for 2024, Part 1 1:08:53

3M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

We at the Lume Plotters always give ourselves lofty goals. Often these goals are severely unattainable. One such goal was trying to give all of our watch predictions for 2024 in one episode. We just about managed to just about get through Casio, Seiko, Rolex and Tudor in this episode (spending entirely too much time on G-Shocks, as usual). As such,…

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Covid and China 1:15:54

3M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Ralf has just returned from China, and was supremely impressed with the level of watch shopping (and shopping in general) that Chengdu had to offer! Gather ‘round, and let Uncle Ralf take you on his journey. Second, surprisingly not too far off from the first topic, a listener asked us about how we fared during the Covid pandemic, and how our colle…

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Our most embarrassing moments… AND Chatting with Mubarak from Optowatch 1:25:55

3M ago1:25:55

1:25:55

So today is a double-header! We start by divulging our most cringe-worthy and embarrassing watch-related moments… hopefully this shows you that doing or saying the wrong things doesn’t have to be bad! Just chalk it up as a learning experience! Second, we chat with Mubarak, the founder of the Dubai-based watch strap company Optowatch. We ask him abo…

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Fashion watch hunting in the Mall of the Emirates? 58:32

4M ago58:32

58:32

We’re back on another field trip! Today, we take you on a stroll through the watch boutiques of the infamous Mall of the Emirates! We discuss the the offerings on hand and how to navigate this maze of a mall, if you have never been. Join us as we pass by the usual suspects such as Cartier, Blancpain, Omega, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, A. Lange & …

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The Ship of Theseus, a.k.a. The Vintage Watch Paradox 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

In today’s episode we discuss an ancient parable, Theseus’ paradox. Buckle your seatbelts, you’re in for a wild ride… philosophically speaking, that is. So, Theseus’ paradox (otherwise known as the Ship of Theseus) tells of a ship that bit by bit, piece by piece was reconstructed after parts slowly decayed or broke. The questions is, once all of th…

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Lume Plotters Interviews: Mike Manjos, Chief Sales Officer of WatchBox 52:40

4M ago52:40

52:40

In our last and final installment of the Lume Plotters Interviews series (from the 2023 Dubai Watch Week at least…), a sad and lonely, singular Lume Plotter (Ralf, albeit along with our honorary Lumeplotter apprentice Rajeev) interviews another watch industry mogul, Mike Manjos, the Chief Sales Officer of WatchBox and Chief Revenue Officer at Govbe…

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Welcome to Season 2! Let’s start with some watch news… 1:13:07

4M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

Welcome everyone to 2024, and Season 2 of the Lume Plotters! We found it fitting to start the year with some ongoing watch news: 1.) Apple Watch patent infringement? So allegedly, Apple is forced to stop selling the Series 9 and Ultra 2 variants of the Apple Watch, as the blood oxygen sensor tech that is used in these models infringes on a patent b…

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Lume Plotters Interviews: Edouard Meylan, CEO and Owner of H. Moser & Cie. 45:48

4M ago45:48

45:48

Hot on the heels of their latest release, the Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel in 39mm, today we catch up with the CEO and Owner of H. Moser & Cie., Edouard Meylan. He discusses the emergence of the brand, his familial heritage in running the company (apparently pure coincidence), and how Edouard and his brother Bertrand turned a relatively un…

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Ep44: Hindsight is 20/20… 2023 in the rearview 1:07:14

4M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Well, 2023 has come to a close… And what a year it has been (and the first one for us here at the Lume Plotters)!! In today’s episode, we reflect on the hottest new watch releases of the year, as well as recap what has entered our watch boxes, and pay our respects to those watches that have departed (some happily and some with a tinge of regret). G…

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Lume Plotters Interviews: Rolf Studer, co-CEO of Oris 40:15

5M ago40:15

40:15

This week’s interview hits very close to home for both of the Lume Plotters, as we are proud Oris parents to two lovely little limited-edition watches! As such, it was a must on our visit to Dubai Watch Week to sit down with Oris co-CEO Rolf Studer to ask him about his insipration for turning Oris into such a friendly and happy brand. Maybe one day…

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Ep43: Happy Holidays from the Lume Plotters! 1:04:47

5M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Lume Plotters! So the question today is… what last minute gift should YOU buy for your estranged uncle’s neighbor’s brother in law who happens to somewhat like watches? In this episode, we are tasked with five random “clientele” and find the appropriate watch-related gift for each of them! Give us a follo…

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Lume Plotters Interviews: Benoît Mintiens, founder and CEO of Ressence 46:16

5M ago46:16

46:16

In today’s installment of Lume Plotters Interviews, we have a sneak peak into the mind of Benoît Mintiens, founder and CEO of Ressence. Building a brand so intriguing and quirky, we just had to pick his brain about how on earth someone comes up with such new and unique ideas! Listen along, you’re guaranteed to learn a thing or two! Give us a follow…

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Ep42: Drama for Only Watch, and the most influential timepieces EVER! 1:15:07

5M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Two topics this week! 1.) Only Watch has been accused of not being transparent with the charitable donations raised from their famous annual watch auctions! What do we think? Also- since the recording of this episode, the Only Watch auction that was scheduled to be held on the 5th of November 2023 was postponed to an unnamed date in 2024! Not looki…

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Lume Plotters Interviews: Tobias Kueffer from Norqain 25:03

5M ago25:03

25:03

In the third installment of the Lume Plotters Interview series, we sit down with Tobias Kueffer who is the Sales Director of Norqain. Listen along as we learn more about the brand, what drives their innovations, and what plans they have for the future! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an au…

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Ep41: Sustainable Greenwashing 1:09:30

5M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

This week we delve into a hot topic- sustainability. Many have commended Swatch for their use of bioceramic and eco-friendly materials, however others have bashed the brand for using plastic and trashing the environment. As these two views are clearly polar opposites, we let our in-house environmentalist (Ralf) describe what you should think about …

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Lume Plotters Interviews: Ming x Rexhep 44:45

5M ago44:45

44:45

Continuing our limited weekly interview series, today we have another crazy installment. Out of sheer dumb luck, we managed to round up and interview two epic legends of industry, Ming Thein and Rexhep Rexhepi. Hear what they have to say about how they got into the world of watchmaking, and how they have evolved into the icons they are today. It is…

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Ep40: Our top five WORST watches... Spoiler alert: lots of Hublot content! 1:00:48

5M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

This week, at the behest of a listener (and to our potential demise), we have summed up our five most hated watches. Perhaps hate is a bit strong, so maybe our five least liked watches (please don't hate us)! Keep in mind... of course, these are just our opinions (and we are no authority figures, and have no bearing or impact on the real world, or …

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The Lume Plotters interview Jean-Claude Biver. Regrets, rewards, and a little bit of insanity. 33:22

5M ago33:22

33:22

The Lume Plotters Trifecta (with honorary DWW Lume Plotter Rajeev) interview the man, the myth, the legend, Jean-Claude Biver. He resurrected Blancpain, re-invigorated and re-juvenated brands like Hublot, Tag Heuer, Omega, and so much more. Recently we saw the launch of his very own brand BIVER watches together with his son Pierre. He tells us who …

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Dubai Watch Week, That’s All Folks 33:11

6M ago33:11

33:11

Our lives are but specks of dust falling through the fingers of time. Like sands of the hourglass, so are the days of our lives… As such, we must bid adieu to the 2023 Dubai Watch Week. We owe a debt of gratitude to the Seddiqi family for organizing such a fantastic event! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotte…

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Ep39: Tudor- A Deep Dive (Pun Intended) 1:09:08

6M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

With the recent launch of the hugely revised and extremely innovative Tudor Pelagos FXD black US Navy edition (sarcasm), we have dedicated this week to delve into the history of Tudor. Where the brand came from, where we think it’s headed, and of course, where they are today. We will walk you through the plethora of Tudor offerings, and focus in on…

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Dubai Watch Week, Day 2 22:51

6M ago22:51

22:51

The Lume Plotters are live at Dubai Watch Week! Tune in now to listen to our recap of Day 2! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters…

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Dubai Watch Week, Day 3 17:32

6M ago17:32

17:32

The Lume Plotters are live at Dubai Watch Week! Tune in now to listen to our recap of Day 3! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters…

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# 78 Senior Agila at ang Kulto sa Surigao 43:44

6M ago43:44

43:44

Matinding usapan tungkol kay Jey Rence Quilario o Senior Agila at ang wasak na story about sitio kapihan sa surigao. Grabe ang usapan sa episode nato at welcome back kay Tito Lewis ang pinakamatulis mula sa Bangkover! Don't forget to Follow and Message us at @hellomamsirshow on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterWatch this episode and Subscribe on our…

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Dubai Watch Week, Day 1 23:18

6M ago23:18

23:18

The Lume Plotters are live at Dubai Watch Week! Tune in now to listen to our recap of Day 1! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters…

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Ep38: LP x CP7 1:02:14

6M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

This week we have a new cross-pollination of sorts, some of our avid listeners, Andy and Parm have started their own podcast under the name 'Chrono Passion 7'. Naturally, we wanted to catch up with them, and let them introduce themselves to you, and have a wee bit of watch chat. Hopefully many more episodes of this collaboration to come! Give us a …

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Ep37: Bonus pre-Dubai Watch Week episode! 1:25:40

6M ago1:25:40

1:25:40

On this random Friday we have a nice bonus episode for you, dear listener: 1.) We discuss a few random new (and nearly new) watch purchases, including an interesting story of a Rolex Oyster Perpetual celebration dial. 2.) We discuss our detailed itinerary for Dubai Watch Week. Find out where we will be on which day, and come say hello! Also, great …

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#OneBS Ep.10 Rivermaya Reunion nang wala si Perf? 36:10

6M ago36:10

36:10

Maikling kwentuhan lang about sa recent announcement na kaabang abang na Reunion concert ng Rivermaya sa panibagong One Bottle Session ng Hellomamsir Show. Teka hahanap lang muna kaming pambili ng VIP tickets Don't forget to Follow and Message us at @hellomamsirshow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Watch this episode and Subscribe on our Youtube…

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Ep36: Vindication for the IWC Ingenieur? 46:39

6M ago46:39

46:39

Shots were fired by a guest of ours in a previous episode that a listener was not too fond of… As such, he came on the show to avenge the honor of the new IWC Ingenieur. Mahmoud argues the Ingenieur‘s novelty and posits that the price is not too high and in fact entirely justified (a common complaint we have heard often in recent months). Is he rig…

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Ep35: Rolex, Bucherer, Apple, Oh My! 1:10:38

6M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

It’s been a while now since Rolex acquired Bucherer, so what has changed? How do we feel about this move (given that hindsight is 20/20), and what has it meant for the watch community? We look at what has happened to pre-owned Rolex prices as a result of this merger, and speculate what may be Rolex’s end-game plan. We also use Apple as a case-study…

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#77 Changes, Stereotyping and Farewell Tito Lewis! 57:13

6M ago57:13

57:13

Life updates sa Buhay UAE, Stereotyping sa mga Filipino at ang pag-alis ni Tito Lewis papunta sa malayo at malamig na lugar. Don't forget to Follow and Message us at @hellomamsirshow on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok for more fun and informative shizz..Watch this episode and Subscribe on our Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/HellomamsirSh…

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#75 Naaalala mo ba nung? 59:33

6M ago59:33

59:33

Ano ang first memory mo? ano mga bagay bagay na nauugnay mo sa amoy, panlasa at sa lugar. Tara samahan nyo kaming mag kwentuhan about memory at kung paano natin inaalala ang mga mahahalagang kaganapan sa mga buhay natin. Don't forget to Follow and Message us at @hellomamsirshow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Watch this episode and Subscribe on…

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Ep34: Are you a collector or a hoarder? 1:00:35

7M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

So, ladies and gentlemen, the big question this week is… what is the difference between collecting watches and just buying watches? Which camp do we fall into? Are we collectors, or simply all just hoarders? Also, our special guest shows us his latest acquisition… the first Aqua Ingenieur sold in Dubai! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out …

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Ep33: Oh, God! Not again! Horology terms we can't stand… 45:50

7M ago45:50

45:50

The Lume Plotters have compiled a list! A list of all of the horological words we can’t stand, but proceed to use anyways. “Beater”, “bang for buck”, “revolutionary”… these are just some of the words we feel are overused and beat to death! What others can we think of? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or…

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Ep32: Open casebacks: Case closed? 44:45

7M ago44:45

44:45

Open or closed? There is no right answer… This week, we evaluate the pros and cons of having and open display caseback, or a closed watch caseback. Why would someone prefer one over the other, and does it really make a difference in our buying patterns? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplotters Or… leave us an a…

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Ep31: STICKER Shock: The first scratch is always the deepest… 47:44

7M ago47:44

47:44

The Lume Plotters investigate a phenomena sweeping the “investment” watch community: watch stickers! Did you know they make little clear laser-cut stickers to protect your watches from scratches? That way when you flip the Batman you just bought from your authorized dealer, it will still look brand new! Because god forbid you scratch your watch! Oh…

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Ep30: The horological equivalent of automotive “upbadging”: Fake watches 1:03:00

7M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

This week the Lume Plotters take a look at the horological disease that is counterfeit/replica watches. What on earth can possess someone buy one? We play devil’s advocate and look at this pandemic from both a buyer and seller perspective to try and uncover if there truly is a valid rationale behind buying a fake watch. Tune in and find out! Give u…

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Ep29: Our perfect (or not so perfect) five watch collections… 48:23

8M ago48:23

48:23

Our special guest Hussein joins us for a second time to discuss our perfect five watch collections. We were tasked by a loyal listener to choose the ideal collection, consisting of only five watches, with an unlimited budget, and the caveat that a brand can only be featured once in each collection. Naturally, we went on to roast each other’s choice…

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