August 19

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 Culture 

Dance-Pop Singer RAYE on Gospel Inspirations, New Releases and Ending Girl Hate

“Women are making an effort to look out for each other. God, do we need it in this industry!”

 Fashion 

Sheer Bliss

Light-as-a-feather tulle and gossamer fabrics are perfect for balmy summer days, best paired with pared-back beauty 

 Fashion 

Floral Pursuits: How to Style Summer’s Favourite Perennial Print

The Contributing Fashion Editor serves a monochrome take on flower power

 Fashion 

Balanced State

Pair logo-emblazoned hero pieces with ladylike jewels and streetwear staples for a look that nails the “high-low” aesthetic 

 Beauty 

Shield Your Skin With the Beauty Editor’s Favourite SPFs

Whether your want your sun-protector to be anti-ageing, mattifying or travel-size, we’ve got you (UVA and UVB) covered

 Beauty 

Under the Sea

Forget hibernating, this February warm those wintery bones and get yourself to the nearest dance floor

 Lifestyle 

Infused Honey, Sustainable Homeware and Italian-Made Trainers: It’s Our August Lust-List

We’d like our homes to smell like La Limonaia – a heavenly diffuser inspired by the historic lemon greenhouses of Florence – all year round please

 Lifestyle 

The Editor’s New Ink: We Meet Ricky Williams from South City Market

Is this the best tattoo studio in London?

 Lifestyle 

Welcome to Love Trails, the Independent Running and Music Festival Where the Highs Are Purely Natural

Hands up who’s keen for the run-to-wine-tasting?

 Culture 

Feminist Embroidery, Jazz Festivals and Fashion Freak Shows: What To Do This August

Take a tour of Posy Simmons’ sharply satirical illustrations, then catch a film under the stars at Somerset House

 Culture 

Anatomy of a Juggernaut: What Makes a Book a Summer Smash Hit?

From Gone Girl to The Underground Railroad, Books Editor Sarah Shaffi attempts to unravel the alchemy behind ‘big’ holiday reads

 Culture 

From Jai Paul’s Sun-Dappled Grooves to Techno Bangers, Welcome to the Music Editor’s Essential August Playlist

Part Ibiza madness, part park lazing, in one blissful sonic package

 Culture 

Are These the Worst Blockbusters of All Time?

Films so bad they don’t even qualify as popcorn fodder

 Food & Travel 

From Dairy-Free Delights to Creamy Sundaes: the Best Gelaterias in London

Make ours a double scoop – and don’t skip the chocolate sauce

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