When you mention Sweden, most people instantly think of IKEA, ABBA, Volvos, Vikings and Alexander Skarsgård (or is the latter just me?). But this mythical, magical country, flanked by Norway and Finland, has produced some of the world’s great cultural signposts, from dark fairytales and epic folkloric novels to clean Scandi design and the catchiest pop tunes in history.
What people also mightn’t know is that Sweden is one of the leaders in the concept of female empowerment. Viking women often fought alongside the men, 17th century leader Queen Christina became a feminist icon for her progressive views, and Selma Lagerlöf was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Today, Sweden continues its feminist tradition by consistently placing near the top of the Global Gender Equality ranking, meaning it’s officially the one of best places in the world for women in terms of pay parity, health benefits and leadership opportunities.
It’s no coincidence then that Max Mara – a powerhouse fashion brand known for its empowerment messaging by creating “real clothes for real women” – selected Sweden’s capital as the location for its exquisite Resort 2024 collection.
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SHANNEN DOHERTY
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IN THE WILDS OF ALASKA
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Back to EARTH
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ODE to LIGHT
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JEN ATKIN
The Ouai beauty guru is regularly called on by the Kardashians and a host of other A-listers. Here, she talks about hair, her beauty cupboard and how she keeps up her energy levels
A NEW DIRECTION
When she was 16, Jordan Lambropoulos told her surgeon she'd rather die than wake up with a colostomy bag. Today - 10 years, countless operations and 14,000 Instagram followers later - she's proof that a colostomy bag is not the end. In fact, it can be the beginning of a whole new life
LADY LUCK
Rosalía takes her accessories as seriously as she takes her art. The Spanish musician spent three years working on her much-lauded album Motomami, finessing the details and perfecting the finishing touches. And when it comes to her outfits, she's no less specific
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Who had Emma Corrin and Juno Temple as supervillians on their 2024 bingo card?
CURTAIN CALLING
Brisbane-born star Vidya Makan steps into the shoes of America's founding mother in the long-awaited return of Hamilton
LEIGH-ANNE
The English singer on colourism, freedom and reuniting Little Mix
