July 17
Editor’s Letter: Have You Heard The Good News?
You probably haven’t. But it does exist – and it’s okay to seek it out
Electronica With A Human Heart: Meet Little Dragon Lead Singer Yukimi Nagano
The dynamic frontwoman talks production values, the ‘ugly beautiful’, and why being in ‘the band that almost made it’ is the best thing ever
Fashion
Give July The Cold Shoulder With Bold Summer Cut-Outs
The trend for cut-outs can look a bit tacky; here’s how to do it right
From Ankle-Skimming Crops To Two-Tone Jackets, Go Fashion Forward In Everyman Denim
Just say no to hungry-bum cut-offs
Between Land and Sea
Bring beach-blown textures to your city wardrobe with billowing sleeves, fisherman knits and deconstructed shirting in inky tones
National Treasures: As Their Final Task We Ask The Britain’s Next Top Model 17 Finalists To Model The New Brit Jewels to Lust After
When three became one: we spent the day with BNTM’s season 11 finalists to talk about the pressures of filming,…
White Heat
This summer, simple details elevate the purest of hero pieces, from split overlay trousers to skin-revealing eyelet tops
Beauty
How to Wear This Summer’s Best London Fashion Week Catwalk Beauty Looks
PHOENIX dissects the most user-friendly beauty trends as seen on the SS17 runways, and picks the key products you need…
Beauty Editor Scarlett Burton’s 5 Favourite Beauty Hacks
The celebrated makeup artist and PHOENIX’S digital beauty editor shares her top tips for upgrading your beauty routine
Life’s A Beach: Get The Tresses To Match With Our Summer Haircare Guide
Because who doesn’t want to look like an extra from Blue Crush?
Lifestyle
Bring A Little Extra Joy To Your July With These 9 Outstanding New Products
From voice-activated Bluetooth speakers to a rainbow straw tote, this is summer in a wishlist
From Citrus Fibre To Cow Manure, These 6 Disruptive Innovations Are Shaping The Future of Sustainable Fashion
We need to get serious about planet-friendly fashion – and these award-winning entrepreneurs are leading the field
Why Straight Women Go To Titty Bars
Rihanna, Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner have all been spotted at strip clubs – and our intrepid correspondent is a…
Culture
From Alfresco Brunch to Joyful Choirs, 9 Uplifting London Events to Boost Your Happy This Month
March with Pride, catch some comedy… go on, give into the love
National Theatre Dramaturg Tom Lyons Reveals The Cultural Keystones That Changed His Life
From Alan Bennett’s The History Boys to… NOW That’s What I Call Music ’94, obviously
From Erin Brockovich To Wonder Woman, All Hail Cinema’s Empowered Females
These women are the heroines we need right now
Dual Talents: Get To Know The Artists Bridging The Gap Between Fashion and Music
From Jonna Lee’s COMME des GARÇONS collab to Chloé soundtrack for Courrèges’ SS17 collection, we salute the musicians putting their sartorial partnerships front…
Plug into our July Playlist Feat. Princess Nokia, salute, Rae Morris, Summer Heart, and More
Update your audio with the latest, greatest sounds
Art & Design
Ruins And Relics Trawled From The Thames Find New Life in Sol Bailey-Barker’s Powerful Show
“For years these objects acted as triggers to my own memories or portals to other people’s – they are gateways…
Artist Ludovica Gioscia On Our Shapeshifting Femininity, Collaborating With MaxMara, and Making “Cosmetics From Another Multiverse”
This professional magpie turns consumer products into thought-provoking artworks
Food & Travel
Live Out Your Gilded Fantasies In The Original Grand Budapest Hotel
Pack your silk stockings; the Corinthia Hotel Budapest offers a truly magical new experience
Diamond Thug’s Tour Of The Best Insider Hotspots In Cape Town
From a secluded surf town to an indie art cinema, the South African band pick top hangouts in their hometown
Sip London’s Best Floral Cocktails At Aster’s Bloom Festooned Terrace
Raise your glasses, it’s ‘Flower Hour’