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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.