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ANDREW GARFIELD'S ANSWERED PRAYERS
How the erstwhile superhero— and perpetual seeker—fashioned himself into one of Hollywood’s finest actors on his own soulful terms.
The New Wave Of Grooming
Looking for the perfect self-care routine? Uncle Tony’s dedicated kits address all your grooming needs with ease
Adrien Brody Finds his Chill
Nearly 20 years after winning an Oscar and staking his claim as one of his generation’s most serious actors, Adrien Brody is finding a glorious new gear
How Kumail Nanjiani Got Huge
It all seemed simple enough: Book a Marvel movie, get ripped, feel incredible. But, as Kumail Nanjiani learned, growing into his new body required recalibrating his whole mindset
Cartier Makes A Dramatic Comeback
One of the most iconic and memorable watches from Cartier Makes A Dramatic Comeback
Will Smith Speaks His Truth
For decades, he worked tirelessly to make himself the biggest movie star on the planet. Then he hit his “fuck-it 50s” and everything changed. Now, as he prepares a raw new memoir and a pair of films tackling racial themes, we’d like to introduce you to the real Will Smith
HIGH FLYER
The luxury travel watch just got a lot cooler
Class Struggle
Social media seems like a rudeness machine. But it could push us toward a more thoughtful future
QUAD COMPLEX
Does an extra set of doors make the Audi RS5 Sportback a finer blend of power and practicality?
THE FORCE
The inspirational story of Richard Williams, who raised two tennis legends
The 29-Year-Old Designer With a Tier-One Watch Collection
With a taste honed by early noughties music videos and friends like Jay-Z, Rhude creative director Rhuigi Villaseñor is a new kind of horological connoisseur
WEAPON OF POISE
A series-production Bond watch might be just the thing your wardrobe needs
Tony Leung Enters The Marvel Universe
The greatest Hong Kong actor of his generation and an icon of global cinema, Tony Leung stars in an American film— and enters the Marvel universe— for the first time.
Is Mercedes-Benz Still The King Of The Hill?
The formidable 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class makes its biggest technological leap in recent history. Is it still the king of the hill?
The Best New Restaurants In Goa
While F&B industry estimates say that one in every four restaurants in metros will not survive the pandemic, Goa seems less affected. In fact, a new breed of restaurateurs (and several old hands too) have launched a slew of exciting eateries, from bakeries selling pastéis de nata to joints serving Persian pilafs, kuzhipaniyaram and smoky grilled meats. Which means you’ve got more choices than ever before. Arun Janardhan tells you where to eat—and drink—when you r̓e in Goa next
THE KING OF AFROPOP
He’s the guy Drake and Beyoncé call up whenever they need a continent-spanning smash hit and now, Lagos’s own Wizkid is taking over speakers everywhere with the sounds of home.
SINCERELY, MATT DAMON
HE WAS THE GOLDEN-BOY ACTOR WO BECOME ONE OF HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST ICONS. YET, MATT DAMON CONTINUES TO SURPRISE US.
SECRETS OF THE DEER
With only a single breath, Alexey Molchanov, history’s most daring freediver, is reaching improbable depths—and discovering a new kind of enlightenment as he conquers one of the world’s wildest sports.
CROWNING GLORY
Rolex’s long-standing association with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance proves that the brand’s tryst with the automobile goes beyond the racetrack
GQ HEROES 2021
Real heroes don’t wear capes. The individuals on this list are at the top of their respective fields—whether in sport, business, or entertainment. But beyond their personal achievements, these extraordinary folks have brought us much-needed inspiration and cheer in a difficult year. Each has demonstrated empathy, smarts, and courage, driving positive change to create a brighter future. We salute them.
BIG MONEY
How Money Heist— a small Spanish TV drama— suddenly became one of the most devoured shows in Netflix history and a worldwide phenomenon.
COTTON ON
In a sea of sustainable brands and endeavours, we shine a light on seven labels doing right by what is, quite literally, the fabric of India: cotton
The Weekend Vs Abel Tesfaye
With an instantly recognizable voice and songs that have been streamed several billion times, he’s one of the most ubiquitous pop stars in the world. But where does Abel Tesfaye end and his dark, grimy public persona begin? Mark Anthony Green finally gets the artist to explain
HIGH FLYING
Why Gucci’s new high watchmaking collection marks a turning point for the brand
PALACE'S ACCIDENTAL EMPIRE
HOW A FUN-LOVING ENGLISH SKATE COMPANY WON OVER RALPH LAUREN, RONALDO, AND WIMBLEDON – AND BECAME THE MOST ENTERTAINING FASHION BRAND ON THE PLANET
Soul Shot
Summer Of Soul is winning awards and breaking records. But the documentary is only the first in a series of cinematic partnerships between Questlove and buzzy desi producer Joseph “Jazzbo” Patel
THE MOSAIC MAVERICK
Priya Ahluwalia’s eponymous label is a symphony of myriad cultural tones; and still a strong, fervent voice of its own.
GOING SOLO
Call him Abhilash. Like the narrator in Moby Dick, the “watery part of the world” is his obsession. In that classic 19th century novel, Captain Ahab compulsively pursues “the great white whale”, but our hero’s fixation is the Golden Globe Race to circumnavigate the world solo. Consider these numbers: over 6,000 people have climbed Mount Everest since Hillary and Tenzing, and at least 570 have “slipped the surly bonds of Earth” into outer space after Gagarin. But scarcely 180 humans have ever sailed around the world by themselves without stopping, and only one is Indian. Meet Abhilash Tomy
Joe Keery Levels Up
What makes the Stranger Things actor and budding movie star one of the most likable guys in Hollywood? We tried to get him to explain. (Operative word: tried.)
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED
In the middle of lockdown, a Disney star transformed, seemingly overnight, into the rarest kind of artist: a self-made global pop star adored by Gen Z, boomer music critics- and everyone is between.