December 17 – January 18
Editor’s Letter: Ctrl-Alt-Delete
It’s time to reboot some old-fashioned peace, joy and love
Gabrielle Aplin Is Blazing a Musical Trail, and It’s Beautiful to Watch
The pop sensation on letting go of ego, the wonders of experimentation and always putting honesty first
Fashion
Feathers, Sequins and Shine? More is More in Our Stunning Party-Season Style Sketchbook
Dolce & Gabbana are our festive muse for winter 2017
Ruffled Plumes: How to Wear Winter 2017’s Feather Trend
From birdie brogues to marabou bags, these eight hero pieces will help you stand out from the flock
Starry-Eyed
Bright young things bring the party in spangled suits, glitter-spun knitwear and Bowie-worthy one-pieces
The Day the Sky Turned Sepia
We were shooting heritage-inspired workwear as a rare meteorological event cast a red gloom over the city of London
With Menswear Label Prévu, Jake Hall is Proving He’s Far More Than a Reality Star
From garage startup to fashion contender, the London label is flourishing – and everyone from Gigi Hadid to the Beckhams…
Beauty
Glitterati
See in the holiday season with starry-eyed wonder and play with metallic pigments and lashings of disco-inspired glitter
Scent of a Man: 15 Stand-Out Fragrances Guys Should Be Wearing Now
A few retro classics, some stunning new releases – these are the masculine scents of the season
From Holistic Blow-Dries to Lash Lifts: Products and Treatments To Get You Party-Ready (and Recuperate Afterwards)
Your winter beauty regime sorted, head-to-toe
Lifestyle
Snug Bobble Hats and Moose Maple Butter: Shop the Digital Editor’s Christmas Gift Guide
This winter, give the gift of Le Creuset-made coffee and a romping good page-turner
Colour-Pop Jumpers and Artisan Perfume: Shop the Editor’s Christmas Gift Guide
Who doesn’t need a Louis Theroux tote in their life?
Scandi Cushions and Luxe PJs: Shop the Digital Fashion Editor’s Christmas Gift Guide
Everything you need for a whole festive month of Netflix and chilling (in the literal sense)
Sexy Calendars and Monkey Toys: Shop the Editor-in-Chief’s Christmas Gift Guide
All you need is brilliant design, comfortable feet, perfect skin, and a little of nature’s finest
Transcendental Meditation and Adopted Hives: Shop the Music Editor’s Christmas Gift Guide
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… a history of postwar American cool, obvs
From Champs to Clean Pants and Pepto-Bismol, Take a Look Inside Drag Queen Velma Celli’s Handbag
The West End drag diva gives us a glimpse inside her fabulous festive sac
Has The Unstoppable Rise of Faux Rendered Real Fur Dead?
Faux fur is no longer a second-best substitute, but a phenomenon all of its own
Culture
A Fairytale Supper Club? A Cheesy Disco Night on Ice? Welcome to the Best Events in London this Winter
From December 2017 through January 2018, we’ve got your schedule sorted
Meet the King of Jungle, Legendary Drum & Bass Producer Roni Size
As the genre-defining, Mercury Prize winning album New Forms celebrates it’s 20th anniversary, we speak to the man behind the…
From Busking to Stage-Filling, Hip-Hop Inspired Folktronica – This Is the Quiet Revolution of Dermot Kennedy
70 million Spotify streams, sell-out shows, comparisons to James Blake and Bon Iver – and he hasn’t even launched a…
Not Your Average Millennial: Five Minutes with Indie Talent Sam Fender
We caught up with the Newcastle native to talk tourbus secrets, biscuit conspiracies, stage rituals, and saving the NHS
From Spectral Pop to Femme Punk Rock: Meet The Home-Grown Talents Reinvigorating British Music
Get to know a new generation of game-changing sonic talent
From Yaeji’s Dancefloor Bangers to Gorillaz Garage Palace: Enter Party Season With Our Winter Playlist
Update your audio with the latest, greatest sounds
Joshua Weinstein’s Menashe Is a Gently Captivating Snapshot of Brooklyn’s Hasidic Jewish Community
The strength of this documentary-style film lies in its non-judgemental storytelling – and Menashe Lustig’s subtly detailed protagonist
From Peter Rabbit to Slenderman: 10 Films to Avoid Like the Plague in 2018
Like begets like – it’s our duty not to encourage this sort of cinematic dross
How (and Why) Women Are Reclaiming True Crime
Once an embarrassing and borderline misogynist pursuit, true crime stories are enjoying a female-led renaissance
7 New Novels Featuring Kick-Ass Women That You Need To Read Now
From Preti Taneja to Jami Attenberg, these are the fresh, feminist, global writers you’ve been waiting for
From Tom Stoppard to the BBC’s The Woman In White: Meet Rising Stage and Screen Star Olivia Vinall
The British actress on emotionally authentic roles, her love of cinema, and the cultural influences that shaped her world
Art & Design
Not Too Little, Not Too Much: How to Make Space in Your Life With Scandi-Cool Design
Get acquainted with the common-sense philosophy behind Linnea Dunne’s new book Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living
Take Inspiration From Designer Stacey Wood’s Elegant East London Living Room
A neutral background brings feminine, colourful details to life in the fashion designer’s favourite domestic space
Food & Travel
Catch Some Winter Sunshine With Set Mo’s Favourite Sydney Hot Spots
Avoid the tourist traps and hit up the haunts of the duo behind Australia’s “Sunshine House” sound
Queen of the Mardi Gras: A Gastronomic Odyssey in the Big Easy
From Southern stone-ground grits to chargrilled oysters, New Orleans is a city made for downright gluttony
Ward Off The Chill with Italian Restaurant Marcella’s Braised Lamb Shanks and Soft Polenta
Not yet made it to Deptford’s culinary hotspot? Book a table now – and in the meantime whip up your…
Spice Up Your Festive Drinks with This Trio of Rum Tipples
Move over infused gin and Fever-Tree tonic, there’s a new craft spirit on all the fashionable tables this winter