April 18
Editor’s Letter: TFW… You Let Yourself Feel
Drop the stoicism and revel in emotion this Easter
Meet BETSY, The New-Fashioned Welsh Diva
The singer-songwriter talks growing up in the valleys, transitioning from fashion to music – and why Shirley Bassey is misunderstood
Fashion
Fashion Can’t Get Enough Of Fringing – Here’s How To Get It Right
No, it isn’t subtle but boy, is it fabulous
Digging The Trench: 6 New Styles To Safeguard You From April Showers
From classic camel to violet and ochre, here’s how to work the outerwear stalwart this season
Join the Enfant Soleil Tribe With This Season’s Riviera-Inspired Swimwear
Chic and monochrome with flattering deep-scoop backs and high waistlines, beach attire goes streamline for SS18
Clear Intentions: How to Embrace Fashion’s Love Affair With Plastic
Team sheer, rubberised textures with crisp white athleisure staples for the ultimate 90s reboot
Beauty
Shake Up Your Spring Skincare with Our Pick of April’s New Beauty Products
Fresh new colours, gel textures and anti-pollution tech await…
Skincare Entrepreneur Susie Willis Shares Her Five Life-Changing Daily Beauty Hacks
The founder of Romilly Wilde gets her glow on with face oil, vitamin C and metabolic formulas
Learn Your Lines: Master The Artful Beauty Trend Taking The Runways By Storm
From Matisse-like outlines to colourful rainbow stripes, this bold beauty craze requires a keen eye and steady hand
Lifestyle
Get On-Trend Outfit Inspiration From Stylist Charlotte Holt’s Dream April Look
Choose colour and comfort for spring with sugar-pink suiting and Acne Studios’ oh-so-cushioned trainers
Is Sex Tech Liberating Women – Or Doubling Down on The Same Old Male Clichés?
The sex industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation – but is it taking us into the…
Jesus Wants You Dead: Why Stoic Superhero Role Models Are Screwing Up Young Men
From the son of God to Clark Kent, our most powerful male icons really suck
Culture
From a Glee Club to a Classic Car Boot, Book Our April Culture Wish-List Now
Drum roll please for the best 9 events in London this month
Can Dougie Poynter Help Return UK Rock to Its Former Glory? PHOENIX Has the World Exclusive on New Band INK
Organically grown, the new creative venture from McFly’s bassist aims to prove that INK has staying power
Songstress and Entrepreneur Ananya Birla on the Cultural Influences That Inspire Her Craft
With a globe-spanning career, you can bet Ananya’s influences are as eclectic as she is
Meet The Sophomore Audio Heroes Conquering Difficult Second Album Syndrome
Diminishing returns? Not likely, with these accomplished sonic sequels
PHOENIX x Martin Solveig: The French DJ-producer Shares His Essential Summer Tracks
Your soundtrack to those impending balmy evenings, sorted
Ayobami Adebayo’s Debut Novel ‘Stay With Me’ Explores Nigerian Politics, Polygamy, and Procreation
This month we recommend a compelling story of betrayal and loss
Art & Design
Find Your Angle With Our Pick of Spring 2018’s Geometric Interiors
Goodbye minimalism, hello hypnotic house
Interior Designer Nikki Rees On How She ‘Slow-Designed’ Her Dream Family Living Room
Homely, warm and calm, this is interiors inspo for real family life
Food & Travel
Eat Your Way Into Spring With Fodder’s Fresh, Feel Good British Fare
Local produce shines in Fodder’s playful tasting plates
Glutted with Gin? Bored with Vodka? Try FREYA, the Silky New Spirit Made From Birch Sap
The army of artisan spirits marches on…