May 17

Editor’s Letter: A Different Kind of Strength

This month, we turn preconceptions of power on their head

Broadcaster, Food Writer, Interiors Maven; Meet Laura Jackson, The Girl Doing It All

The supperclub co-founder talks Jackson&Levine’s first book Round To Ours, raiding Habitat’s fabric archives, and the perfect fish taco

Fashion

Checkmate: Gingham Is the Fabric To Be Seen In This Spring

If it’s good enough for Brigitte Bardot’s wedding dress, it’s good enough for us…

Shop the Editor’s Dream Outfit for May

The Wild West is calling

On The Road

SS17’s girl next door hits the pavement in mix ‘n’ match street style separates

Hot Child In The City

Embellished separates, buttery suede and shell-toned pleats bring 70s bohemia to an urban jungle

Get Waisted with the Fashion Pack’s Favourite Belt and Cardi Combo

The humble belt takes centre stage in this Henry Holland-inspired look

Beauty

The Skin We’re In: Meet the Changing Faces Ambassadors Redefining Beauty

PHOENIX partners with the disfigurement charity Changing Faces for their inaugural Facial Equality Day on May 26th to photograph the…

Lifestyle

From a Milk Machine to Tumi’s Tote, 9 Objects Worth Spending Your Money on This May

Because sometimes, stuff really can make you happy

From AI Assistants to Smart Mirrors, Here’s What Clothes Shopping Will Look Like In 2027

Online shopping is still full of glitches, but a bright new tech-powered future is closer than you think

Who, How and Why: Everything You Need to Know About the June 2017 General Election

Confused? Aren’t we all. Here’s our no-nonsense guide to the main players and issues in next month’s big vote

“Being Homeless Made Me a Better Person”: How Mark Hovarth Is Putting The World’s Invisible People Back In The Spotlight

Twenty-five years ago, Mark Horvath was a Hollywood exec; two years later, he was homeless

Culture

From 10,000 Irises to a Fried Chicken Festival , 9 Unique Events to Catch in London This Month

How to win at your diary this May

Refresh Your Ears with New Swedish Music From Jens Lekman, The Magnettes and Vanbot

These fresh talents prove that there’s more to Scandi tunes than Robyn

Plug Into Our May Playlist Feat. Tom Adams, Novo Amor, Amber Mark, Yaeji and more

Update your audio with the latest, greatest sounds

Meet Lindsey Stirling, the Violinist Winning Our Hearts with her Sonic Creations

The violinist on the records that made her, equality and dream collaborations.

No Egos, No Sponsors, No Stars: How Benji Sasse Co-Founded Meadows in the Mountains, the Anti-Festival You’re Longing For

Building a festival on the top of Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains with no industry know-how? Easy

Let Stunning, Soulful Animation The Red Turtle Restore Some Magic to Your World

Michaël Dudok de Wit’s The Red Turtle is one of the most beautiful, compassionate, emotionally draining films of the year

How to Make a Difference, the Gen Z Way: Take Notes from Musician, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Jaye Funk

The multi-talented youngster opens up about being a teen sensation, mental illness and making a difference

Art & Design

Fear, Loathing and… Sculpture? How a New Wave of British Talent Is Rejuvenating the Las Vegas Art Scene

Hannah Perry tells Aindrea Emelife about the Zabludowicz Collection’s inspiring residency

Trying to Make It as a Woman in the Arts? You Need Marguerite

Joanna Payne is on a mission to turn the art world old-boy’s-club into a new-girls network

Food & Travel

Slash Your Bucket List in Scottsdale, The Old West City With a Modern Heart

For wild romance, epic adventure and downright gluttony, Arizona’s classiest city is hard to beat

Get the Most Out of Ghana With DJ Bluey’s Guided Tour of Accra

From a gallery of local artists to a joyful nightclub, the DJ and producer selects Accra’s greatest hits

“If You Want Cake, Have Cake”: Georgia Green Is A Different Kind of Instagram Baking Star

Cara Delevigne’s favourite baker gives us three recipes for stunning spring bakes

Bring On the Sunshine With Selfridges’ Roof Deck’s Summer Sour Cocktail

A taste of California in the heart of London

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