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In Haider We Hope

The role of a fashion designer is one usually forged in chaos and fired down by “creative differences”. But on the eve of a new Tom Ford directorship, Haider Ackermann has never felt more free.

VIVA VARUN

Varun Dhawan on balancing fatherhood and film shoots, and the pressure of making the right choices.

PRATIK GANDHI'S QUIET EUPHORIA

The actor―who delivered a knockout performance in Madgaon Expresson the high of a hit and the pressure of sustaining success.

THE COMEBACK KID

Buoyed by his performance in Singham Returns, Arjun Kapoor doubles down on creativity.

SCRIPTING STARDOM

Vicky Kaushal on the thrill and terror of stepping onto a Sanjay Leela Bhansali set, charting an unconventional career, and making sense of the money game.

A TRYST WITH STARDOM

Triptii Dimri segued from her left-field roots straight to the animal park. The gamble has paid off.

WALKING A TIGHTROPE

Following the monster success of Stree 2, Rajkummar Rao opens up about navigating artistic fulfilment and box-office glory.

THE MAHARAJA OF MEHRAULI

It's been an action-packed year for Tarun Tahiliani, the emperor of Indian couture.

LONE WARRIOR

Kartik Aaryan on why, in an industry that only watches out for its own, he has to blow his own trumpet.

HITS AND HEARTBREAKS

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali talks about redeeming himself with the extraordinary Chamkila, dealing with star-studded setbacks, and why we've forgotten to make love stories.

RACKING UP THE WINS

Shraddha Kapoor has helped deliver the highest-earning Hindi film of 2024.

INDIA'S HOCKEY CAPTAIN IS A FORCE OF NATURE

Harmanpreet Singh led the country to its second consecutive podium at the Paris Olympics.

INTERPRETER OF EMPIRE

William Dalrymple, the most followed British historian, revisits the story of ancient India.

The Power of Nunn

How this British-Indian writer and critic is upending the clubby world of food reviewing in London.

How Jain the Jeweler Became the Indian Hip-Hop Scene's Hidden Gem

The story of the red hot craftsman whose clients include Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Aujla, and Russ.

Hues of Holkar

Hedge fund analyst, hotelier, and heritage conservationistmeet Yeshwant Holkar, the torchbearer of the storied Indore royal family.

Best New Stores of 2024

These are not just places to shop but immersive experiences.

THE max LIST

Presenting the most hype-worthy items of the year.

The 30 Best Watches Of 2024

Rounding up the best shapes, materials, complications and sizes from this year's horological novelty treasure chest.

Wes Lang's Heroes of Love...

Last month, LA-based artist Wes Lang unveiled The Black Paintings, a monumental series of works that play like storyboards to a raucous midnight horror movieand a spiritual quest. Here, GQ collaborates with the artist on a fashion story that brings his stylish characters off the canvas.

The Miraculous Resurrection of Notre Dame

In 2019, a fire nearly destroyed the crown jewel of France-and the nation set a breakneck five-year deadline to bring it back from the ashes. This is the story of how an army of artisans turned back centuries to restore Notre-Dame by hand, and wound up reviving something even greater than the cathedral itself.

"IT'S NOT ABOUT BEING PERFECT. IT'S ABOUT BEING REVOLUTIONARY."

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter talks business, legacy, art, and family

The Wedding Singers

Madboy Mink's dynamic duo, Saba Azad and Imaad Shah, redefine festive style.

A Watch Is More Than Just a Pretty Face

As collectors look to make their grail watches stand out, they're turning to unique vintage bracelets and paying thousands on thousands for straps on the secondary market.

The Fluidity of Cartier

Why Gen Z stars are obsessed with this historic maison.

A Princess with Passion

From restoring monuments to reviving hereditary crafts, Bhavnagar's Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil has her sights on the future.

THE FUTURE SOUNDS LIKE AT EEZ

The Coachella-slaying, multi-language-singing, genre-obliterating members of Ateez are quickly becoming load-bearing stars of our global pop universe.

DEMNA UNMASKED

He's the most influential designer of the past decade. He's also the most controversial. Now the creative director of Balenciaga is exploring a surprising source of inspiration: happiness. GQ's Samuel Hine witnesses the dawn of Demna's new era, in Paris, New York, and Shanghai. Photographs by Jason Nocito.

Inside the undercover adventures of a full-time fraud sleuth.

HOW TO MAKE A FORTUNE AS A PROFESSIONAL WHISTLE-BLOWER

A LIFE OF FASHION

In an extensive conversation, the menswear icon discusses his rise, his mistakes, his triumphs, his retirement, and what the future holds for him and his beloved brand.