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WELL I GUESS THIS IS GO WING UP
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus got cancer—and then accidentally shared his diagnosis with the public over social media. Turns out getting sick renewed his faith, healed his old friendships, and reminded him what makes life worth living.
LIBERATING LOCAL CINEMA
The revolution has been televised. | Streaming services in the pandemic provided a long-overdue boost for regional Indian films cutting across borders.
RETURN OF THE JEDI
Audi’s moneymaker is back with a new face and some nifty new tech. Is it a more wholesome SUV than before?
It All Ties In
Accessory trends may ebb and flow, but the tie is still the capo dei capi. The post pandemic resurgence of the classic is proof of its unwavering currency, believes Hermès creative director of men’s silks, Christophe Goineau.
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.
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
THE FORCE
The inspirational story of Richard Williams, who raised two tennis legends
WEAPON OF POISE
A series-production Bond watch might be just the thing your wardrobe needs
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?
SINCERELY, MATT DAMON
HE WAS THE GOLDEN-BOY ACTOR WO BECOME ONE OF HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST ICONS. YET, MATT DAMON CONTINUES TO SURPRISE US.
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.
HIGH FLYING
Why Gucci’s new high watchmaking collection marks a turning point for the brand
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.
THE DRESDEN JOB
When a rash of sensational museum robberies stunned Europe, police zeroed in on a fearsome crime family – and a flashy new generation of young outlaws. Joshua Hammer unravels the case of a billion-dollar jewel heist and the race to catch a brutally audacious band of thieves
It's Time To Take Care Of Your Digital Health
You’ve worked on your physical health and your mental health, now it’s time to focus on your digital health too. After more than a year of dependence on tech, psychotherapist Zoë Aston guides you through how to develop a healthy, reasonable relationship with your screens
THE ART OF GIVING
Perfecting the art of master blending over the years, Royal Salute’s precious liquids lie in wooden caskets, maturing, awaiting the celebratory moment they’re ready for, to make magic as the ultimate gift
BEYOND THE LENS
Award-winning fashion photographer and the man behind style blog Garcon Jon, Jonathan Daniel Pryce, is no stranger to creating a masterful image of a male figure. The cipher, he tells GQ, is finding the stories of his subjects and giving them a canvas
SEASON'S BEST
Latest launches, statement products and dynamic architects, here’s what’s happening in the world of interiors
FUTURE TENSE
Anxiety is today among the most common mental health issues that people are seeking help for. Sonali Gupta, a Mumbai-based psychologist and author, talks to Nidhi Gupta about why we’re collectively feeling more anxious, and what we can do about it
BREATHE IN BREATHE OUT
Take in the good, exhale the bad
Amruta Patil Graphing the Future
She burst onto the scene in 2008 with the brilliant Kari – to a muted reception. Now, more than a decade later, India’s first female graphic novelist is at the height of her powers. Patil’s since published three more compelling books that take their inspiration from the rich world of Indian mythology and are routinely prescribed in university courses. In addition to a sequel to Kari, during the lockdown, she’s also started work in yet another medium: large scale paintings. Vivek Menezes talks to one of India’s most unique creative forces