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Politics
The untold story of the Southport riots
Last summer, the murders of three children in Southport triggered a contagion of violence throughout the UK. The speed and anger with which the riots took shape – propagated by angry men, distorted by social media, and amplified by anti-immigrant opportunists – captured why this political moment feels so dangerous.
By Sean Flynn
The Latest
Affordable (yet advanced) menswear brands you can get for £100 or less
By Adam Cheung and Ollie Cox
The 40 best movies on Netflix to watch this week
By Jack King
The most anticipated movies of 2025
By Killian Faith-Kelly and Jack King
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Culture
Who will be the next James Bond?
It has been four years since Daniel Craig bowed out of Bond in No Time to Die, and long-time custodians Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson have just ceded creative control to Amazon MGM Studios. So what's next — and who will step into 007's shoes?
By Jack King and Killian Faith-Kelly
Watches
Bag yourself a Rolex Submariner for £20 – this is not a drill
You read that right. This is your opportunity to win one of the most sought after watch models of all time
By Ollie Cox
Lifestyle
At home with Jamie Dornan: “I have a Missy Elliott level of white trainers”
White trainers, Love Is Blind and disturbing coffee habits… that's what Jamie Dornan is all about
By Heidi Quill
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How Daredevil rescued Charlie Cox
A decade after the Marvel series changed the actor’s life, the show is back (or as Disney+ has it, Born Again) prompting fans to once again ask: why isn’t Cox far more famous?
By Oliver Franklin-WallisPhotography by Jeremy Liebman
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Out on a limb with Jeremy Strong
Whether he’s channelling one of 20th-century history’s greatest monsters, Roy Cohn, or immersing himself in coffee grounds for Ben Affleck, the Apprentice star goes all-in on every performance. He’s aware that some people find his 1,000-per-cent, irony-free commitment to the craft a little bit absurd; he’s OK with that. “I feel like, if you're not risking that,” he says, “then what are you risking?”
By Hayley CampbellPhotography by Arnaud Pyvka
GQ Hype
How Mikey Madison charmed Hollywood
At 25, Anora’s enigmatic lead could become the youngest best actress winner in over a decade. She’s just trying to enjoy the moment
By Molly LambertPhotography by Morgan Maher
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Adrien Brody has waited for this
22 years after winning his Oscar for The Pianist, the chameleonic actor is once again an awards-season favourite for his role in Brady Corbet’s unorthodox masterpiece, The Brutalist. It’s made him reflect on the path that got him here
By Douglas GreenwoodPhotography by Elliot Morgan
Shopping
This £110 Dickies jacket has pub garden style on lock
Be honest: your overshirt isn't enough for the shade and your wool overcoat is too much for a sun trap
By Jessie Atkinson
Fashion
The best knitted polo shirts for injecting some mod energy into your wardrobe
From Jacob Elordi to Pharrell Williams, the knitted polo shirt is a modish style staple. Find yours with GQ's pick of the most praiseworthy polos out there
By Heidi Quill, Adam Cheung, Jessie Atkinson and Faye Fearon
Fashion
Affordable (yet advanced) menswear brands you can get for £100 or less
From Stüssy to Universal Works, some menswear won't cost you the Earth – and it won't torch it, either
By Adam Cheung and Ollie Cox
Shopping
The best men's jewellery under £150 will help you shine bright on a budget
Accessible, everyday pieces that won't hollow out your wallet
By Michael Nolledo
Fashion
The best sweater vests to embrace 70s style in all its glory
Once the preserve of people old before their time and plasticine Wensleydale obsessives, sweater vests are back on the style menu
By Jessie Atkinson and Heidi Quill
Fashion
The best linen shirts to make summer styling a breeze
Easier and breezier than anything else in your wardrobe, a good linen shirt will keep things casual, cool and comfortable while the sun’s out
By Heidi Quill, Faye Fearon and Jessie Atkinson

Film
The 40 best movies on Netflix to watch this week
New this week: With Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 soon to hit screens, check out his utterly unique dystopian thriller Snowpiercer
By Jack King
Culture
The most anticipated movies of 2025
From Chalamet as Dylan in A Complete Unknown to Avatar: Fire & Ash, Mickey 17 and 28 Years Later, it's gonna be a big year for the multiplex
By Killian Faith-Kelly and Jack King
Culture
Matthew McConaughey's best films, ranked
This is a top ten that's more than alright, alright alright
By Killian Faith-Kelly
Culture
Avowed is leading Xbox's comeback season
This time, 2025 might finally be Xbox's year. Before Doom: The Dark Ages and Ninja Gaiden 4, Obsidian Entertainment leads the comeback charge with Avowed
By Julian Benson
Watches
Kit Connor and Joe Locke’s new watches prove the Heartstopper boys are ready to graduate
At the Oscars, we witnessed a shift in the duo's horological A-game – signalling a significant coming of age moment for them both
By Ollie Cox
Watches
Drew Starkey engages in a grail-packed horological showdown at the Vanity Fair Oscars party
Hollywood’s hypiest afters made way for some spicy wrist checks
By Ollie Cox
Watches
Ed Norton’s Vacheron Constantin watch has us thinking about Fight Club again
Nominated for his role in A Complete Unknown, Norton rocked up to the 2025 Oscars wearing the 222 in steel – the new version of Brad Pitt's favourite grail – and our imagination has duly run riot
By Mike Christensen
Watches
Oscars 2025: Jeremy Strong and Timothée Chalamet are big winners in the watch stakes
Shout out to Andrew Garfield's JLC Reverso, Colman Domingo's made-to-order Omega Speedmaster and all the other killer watch flexes on show at the 2025 Oscars
By Cam Wolf and Mike Christensen
Shopping
Nothing's Phone (3a) is the new king of budget phones
Smartly designed with an abundance of personality, the £329 Nothing Phone (3a) offers imperious value against its many charmless rivals
By Robert Leedham
Shopping
The best divan beds for seamless sleep and storage
A stress-free storage option that helps you instantly de-clutter your bedroom, divan beds are one of the best options for both small and large spaces alike. Shop our pick of the best below.
By Ali Howard and Daphne Bugler
Gifts
The best gifts for teens that they won’t have to pretend to like in 2025
We pick the best gifts for teenagers, because they're easier to buy for than you might expect. Here, we take a look at the many things that adolescents in your life will actually be grateful for
By Jessie Atkinson
Lifestyle
The best Mother’s Day gifts are for the world's greatest mum
Mother’s Day is fast-approaching, but worry not. Everything she’s after is listed right here.
By Jessie Atkinson
Shopping
The best Hermès fragrances are a killer date night treat
Rounding up the best Hermès Fragrances to get you through your next date night
By Adrian Clark
10 Coolest
10 Coolest things of the week
From Audemars Piguet's 150th anniversary perpetual calendar flex to a fresh new Represent 247 drop, these are the coolest things of the week
By Daphne Bugler , Heidi Quill, Josephine Binta Judd, Robert Leedham, Owen Gough, Jessie Atkinson, Adam Cheung and Tamara Southward
Fitness
Wanna crush a half-marathon and actually enjoy it? A definitive expert's take on how
GQ's running pros lift the lid on the best way to prep for a cheeky 21.1 kilometre jog without losing the will to run
By Olivia Vaile
Fitness
The best calisthenics exercises – and how to nail them
Fitness expert Elliot Simmonds knows a thing or two about calisthenics exercises, starting with some killer workout routines
By Phil Hilton and Olivia Vaile
Fitness
How Stephen Graham got into fighter-mode for A Thousand Blows
Boxing legend Jamal Akay put the Scouse actor through this deadly fitness routine to get him in the shape of his life
By Tom Ward
Fitness
The best fitness gifts for gym lovers in 2025
From workout wear to the best trainers, tech and tracksuits, this is our pick of the perfect gifts for gym lovers.
By Jessie Atkinson, Thomas Barrie, Esat Dedezade and Daphne Bugler
Sport
Natasha Jonas, Lauren Price are the fight that will redefine women’s boxing in Britain
Ahead of a history-making showdown at Royal Albert Hall, the Olympic welterweight titans talk family, legacy and how they plan to win
By Tracy Kawalik
Lifestyle
“You accept the fact that people are going to die”: life lessons from legendary mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington
The 90-year-old on what it takes to lead an expedition up Everest, the state of modern climbing, and why worry is different thing to fear
By Josiah Gogarty
Shopping
England’s winning Six Nations vibe shift is no coincidence
After a torrid losing streak, England’s men’s rugby team is in with a shot of winning the Six Nations. Powering its analytics team is Apple…
By Robert Leedham
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Lifestyle
The best gifts for her 2025 are your gift shopping cheat sheet
GQ's best gifts for her guide features thoughtful and unique ideas that will take the stress out of birthday and anniversary gift shopping this year.
By Jessie Atkinson
Gifts
The best gifts for mums that she actually wants in 2025
Shop GQ’s edit of the best gifts for mum this year, from hampers and scented candles to jewellery and books.
By Jessie Atkinson
Shopping
The best food gifts for getting them full and/or tipsy in 2025
Whet your appetite with the very best food gifts in 2025
By Jessie Atkinson, David Levesley and Thomas Barrie
Lifestyle
The best hampers are your easiest gifting hack in 2025
Get the good times going and gift your loved ones a hamper this year, whatever the occasion.
By Jessie Atkinson
Shopping
How to buy champagne: GQ's ultimate cheat sheet (from the people who make it)
Champagne is a big and sometimes intimidating world, so we’ve answered the important questions when it comes to fizz – with help from some of our favourite producers
By David Taylor
Shopping
The best gifts for friends to show them how much you appreciate them in 2025
All kinds of mates are catered for in our guide for the best gifts for friends this year.
By Jessie Atkinson, Thomas Barrie and Esat Dedezade
Interiors
Shopping
Premier Inn's 2.0 mattress is the merch drop that'll save your sleep
Checking us in for the sleep upgrade of the year, Premier Inn's 2.0 mattress is an unexpected winner
By David Levesley
Shopping
What Is Off-Gassing?
If you're worried that “new mattress smell” might be toxic, we're here to help.
By Hannah Singleton
Lifestyle
Dormeo's Octasmart Hybrid Deluxe Mattress rivals Maison Margiela's loafers for my best investment of 2025
Meet my new pressure-relief holy grail.
By Mahalia Chang
Shopping
Your mattress is probably dirty — here’s how to clean it
Unfortunately, flipping it over is not the answer
By Jennifer Heimlich