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Kaouther Ben Hania’s Impossible Cinema
Culture

Kaouther Ben Hania’s Impossible Cinema

With The Voice of Hind Rajab, the Tunisian director has made history as the first Arab woman to receive three Academy Award nominations. More importantly, though, she’s made a groundbreaking film that won’t be forgotten
Demna Wants You to Start Guccimaxxing
Style

Demna Wants You to Start Guccimaxxing

At Milan Fashion Week, skinny jeans, huge biceps, and Fakemink ushered in Gucci’s hypermodern new era. “One of my responsibilities at Gucci is to bring cultural relevance to it,” the designer said
END and New Balance Unveil Ultra-Limited Luxe Allerdale
Style

END and New Balance Unveil Ultra-Limited Luxe Allerdale

The “grandad” shoe comes in a subtle yet premium crocodile-embossed leather that honours the silhouette’s versatility
How to Actually Clean White Sneakers (Without Killing Them)
Style

How to Actually Clean White Sneakers (Without Killing Them)

The hacks you were never showed to keep your grails fresh
The Virgil Abloh Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” Is Making a Comeback
Style

The Virgil Abloh Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” Is Making a Comeback

The all-white, Europe-exclusive colourway returns eight years after its initial debut
Just How Much Water Should a Guy Drink per Day?
Grooming

Just How Much Water Should a Guy Drink per Day?

Getting more H2O is always a good idea
Beard Oil vs Beard Butter: What You Actually Need
Grooming

Beard Oil vs Beard Butter: What You Actually Need

Consider this your official beard briefing
How to Get Rid of Blackheads – And Prevent Them in the First Place
Grooming

How to Get Rid of Blackheads – And Prevent Them in the First Place

Four ways to unclog your pores for good
A Finasteride Nightmare: Inside the Dark Side of the Hair-Loss Drug
Grooming

A Finasteride Nightmare: Inside the Dark Side of the Hair-Loss Drug

Marc stopped taking his hair loss medication when strange symptoms occurred. Then his life began to unravel
All the Winners at the 2026 Oscars
Culture

All the Winners at the 2026 Oscars

The 2026 Oscars began with historic nominations, and now we finally know the winners
If You Loved Hamnet, Here’s What to Watch Next
Culture

If You Loved Hamnet, Here’s What to Watch Next

Required viewing for sad cinema fans and literary fanatics alike
The Films You Need to Watch Ahead of the Oscars
Culture

The Films You Need to Watch Ahead of the Oscars

Here’s your definitive watchlist for the 98th Academy Awards
6 Shows to Watch if You Loved Ryan Murphy’s Love Story
Culture

6 Shows to Watch if You Loved Ryan Murphy’s Love Story

Escapism in the form of cultural mythology
The Best 90s Movies, From Pulp Fiction to 10 Things I Hate About You
Culture

The Best 90s Movies, From Pulp Fiction to 10 Things I Hate About You

Ignore the fact it was the worst decade for cheesy trailer voiceovers, the 90s saw some of the best movies ever committed to celluloid
Kaouther Ben Hania’s Impossible Cinema
Culture

Kaouther Ben Hania’s Impossible Cinema

With The Voice of Hind Rajab, the Tunisian director has made history as the first Arab woman to receive three Academy Award nominations. More importantly, though, she’s made a groundbreaking film that won’t be forgotten
The GQ Guide to Protecting Your Energy, Sleep, and Strength During Ramadan
How to Get More Deep Sleep, According to Experts
Fitness

How to Get More Deep Sleep, According to Experts

You’ve heard of REM sleep but what about deep sleep? Experts share why it’s important and how to make sure you’re getting enough of it
The Best At-Home Workouts for People Who Don’t Want to Go to the Gym Right Now
The 10 Hip Flexor Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing
Fitness

The 10 Hip Flexor Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing

And that people who sit should strongly consider, too
Hot Water vs. Cold Water: Which Is Better for Digestion?
Food & Drink

Hot Water vs. Cold Water: Which Is Better for Digestion?

Chinamaxxers say avoiding cold water is the key to feeling better. We asked both a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinician and a longevity doctor to weigh in
A Chef's Guide to Hosting a No-Stress Iftar
Food & Drink

A Chef's Guide to Hosting a No-Stress Iftar

Chefs Ahmad Halawa and Mariam Baroudi on how to host iftar and actually enjoy it.
The Best Iftar Experiences in the UAE for Ramadan 2026
Food & Drink

The Best Iftar Experiences in the UAE for Ramadan 2026

Take your pick from this Ramadan’s standout Iftar tables
How to Do Ramadan Right as a Vegetarian
Food & Drink

How to Do Ramadan Right as a Vegetarian

A dietitian weighs in on how to eat with intention during the Holy Month
7 Suhoor Superfoods That'll Keep You Fuelled Up During Ramadan
Food & Drink

7 Suhoor Superfoods That'll Keep You Fuelled Up During Ramadan

Put down the sugary cereals and hear us out
How to Eat Right in 2026
Food & Drink

How to Eat Right in 2026

According to Some Hench Bros, Nutrition Nerds, and GQ Editors
New Watches to Dial In for Spring 2026
Watches

New Watches to Dial In for Spring 2026

The seven watches setting the tone for the season
Paul Mescal’s BAFTA Wrist Check Has Watch Fans Flipping Out
Watches

Paul Mescal’s BAFTA Wrist Check Has Watch Fans Flipping Out

Quite literally, because the Hamnet star is wearing a particularly rare type of Cartier Tank that has a special party trick
Why Jung Kook and Hublot Are a Match Made in Watch Heaven
Watches

Why Jung Kook and Hublot Are a Match Made in Watch Heaven

Thanks to his new partnership with the Swiss watchmaker, the BTS megastar has found the ideal timepiece to complement his outsized global presence
Seiko Releases a Superb Watch with Sega
Watches

Seiko Releases a Superb Watch with Sega

Seiko and Sega are collaborating once again, this time to celebrate the Japanese video game giant's 65th anniversary