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Idris Elba is flying solo
After decades playing cool guys and superheroes – from The Wire’s Stringer Bell to Man-At-Arms in this year’s Masters of the Universe – Idris Elba has shifted his focus to what matters to him offscreen. With a knighthood for his work tackling knife crime and a new community enterprise to run, he’s trying to get comfortable playing a new role: himself
By Hayley CampbellPhotography by Fanny Latour-Lambert
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Fashion
At the World Cup, the real battle will be between the player's bags
Hermès! Chanel! Louis Vuitton! Before the tournament has even kicked off, the match-ups are getting real hot
By Marcus Mitropoulos

GQ Heroes
Jaden Smith on Cali, subconsciousness, and creating the world's most famous shoes
By Murray Clark Photography by Kenny Germé

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GQ Heroes
Idris Elba is flying solo
After decades playing cool guys and superheroes – from The Wire’s Stringer Bell to Man-At-Arms in this year’s Masters of the Universe – Idris Elba has shifted his focus to what matters to him offscreen. With a knighthood for his work tackling knife crime and a new community enterprise to run, he’s trying to get comfortable playing a new role: himself
By Hayley Campbell

Watches
Brad Pitt just made watch lovers go weak at the knees again
At the Women's French Open final, the actor wore one of 2026’s most coveted watches. Here's why we think it's his most Brad Pitt flex yet
By Mike Christensen

Shopping
2026's hot summer belongs to these 9 vibey dive watches
From neon micro-brand flexes to Grand Seiko refinement, these luminescent watches will outshine your poolside piña colada
By Vivian Morelli
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GQ Hype
The power play of Rosamund Pike
After winning an Olivier Award for her knockout performance in Inter Alia, Rosamund Pike is on a hot streak. Ahead of her Broadway debut and new film Ladies First, the British actress discusses the approach to life – and art – that got her here
By Sam ParkerPhotography by Grace Difford

Grooming
Josh Hutcherson is liking what he sees in the mirror
After two decades in the spotlight and a mega-franchise to his name, the actor thought he was used to exposure. Now, after a Gen Z–ified promo tour for I Love LA, Hutcherson is seeing everything – insecurities, confidence, fame – in a new light. And it feels good
By Mahalia ChangPhotography by Maddy Rotman

GQ Hype
How Graham Norton transcended the chat show (and came back anyway)
With his long-running talk show reaching Taylor Swift-assisted heights and a gig hosting ITV’s ambitious reality series The Neighbourhood, Graham Norton is entering a new era of his own
By Ben AllenPhotography by Willow Williams

GQ Hype
Riz Ahmed on the messy vulnerability of his Bond-baiting new show
In his new series Bait – about an actor who gets caught up in Bond casting frenzy – Riz Ahmed shows sides to himself he once felt he had to hide
By Shaad D'SouzaPhotography by Joe Cruz

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Fashion
Every summer wedding guest should be dressing like Callum Turner
In Palermo for his own wedding, the actor wrote the book on chilled-out tailoring
By Olive Pometsey

Shoppin
My Converse mega-test: comparing all the Chuck Taylors side by side
A deep dive into the Chuck Taylor's various models and subtle changes
By Gerald Ortiz

Shopping
The best sunglasses brands that are always and forever in style
From century-old icons to new-school disruptors, these are the A-list sunglasses brands you should know
By Gerald Ortiz and Faye Fearon

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Fashion
The best selvedge denim jeans for men for long-wearing style
From Levi's to Asket, if its raw style you're looking for then it's time to shop GQ's edit of the best selvedge denim jeans to buy right now
By Jessie Atkinson and Faye Fearon

Shopping
Ami Paris' new collection runs back some celeb dream boy favourites
Get ready for unproblematic boy summer with boxy cotton and wool 'fits straight outta the dream boyfriend playbook
By Jessie Atkinson

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Culture
This book will make you love movies again
The Last Kings of Hollywood shows us how Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola revitalised the film industry in the 1970s – and it might just give you a bit of hope about the future
By Ben Allen

Culture
Alice and Steve's Jemaine Clement on age gaps, Gen Z and Flight of the Conchords reunion plans
The Kiwi actor also talks shooting the intimate scenes in his new Disney+ comedy, and reminisces on his first big budget gig, Men in Black 3
By Jack King

Culture
It's Brad Pitt and his dog vs. the Alaskan wilderness in David Ayer's Heart of the Beast
“He was vulnerable in a way I haven't seen before,” Ayer says of Pitt's onscreen bond with Uber, a real-life mountain rescue dog
By Derek Lawrence

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10 Coolest
10 Coolest things of the week
From New Balance x Stone Island to the liminal beauty of Backrooms, these are the coolest things of the week
By Josephine Binta Judd, Robert Leedham, Jessie Atkinson, Lela London, Adam Cheung and Marcus Mitropoulos

Watches
Only Josh O’Connor could pull off this forbidden watch move
The Disclosure Day actor wore his Cartier on the outside of his sleeve, and we're here for it
By Oren Hartov

Shopping
2026's hot summer belongs to these 9 vibey dive watches
From neon micro-brand flexes to Grand Seiko refinement, these luminescent watches will outshine your poolside piña colada
By Vivian Morelli

Watches
Brad Pitt just made watch lovers go weak at the knees again
At the Women's French Open final, the actor wore one of 2026’s most coveted watches. Here's why we think it's his most Brad Pitt flex yet
By Mike Christensen

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Watches
The GQ edit of the best new watches in 2026
Every week, we present the best new watch releases on the planet from the likes of Longines, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Cartier. This week, Tudor has a buzzy new Black Bay, TAG Heuer drops a stunner of a Monaco and Zenith unveils a dreamy G.F.J collab
By Josiah Gogarty and Mike Christensen

Shopping
Apple has finally fixed Siri for just $1 billion-a-year
Apple has torn Siri down and started again. The result is a more capable AI assistant that might finally be worth the hype
By Robert Leedham

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Grooming
The best natural deodorants for a better world and drier pits
Make the switch to natural deodorant with our pick of the best, from Wild to Horace
By Adrian Clark and Eli Ankutse

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Grooming
The best body hair trimmers for a tidy trim all over: tried & tested by GQ's grooming editors
GQ's tried-and-tested guide to the best body hair trimmers; here are our favourite models you need to know about
By Owen Gough and Esat Dedezade
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Grooming
The best beard trimmers to tame your mighty beard: tried & tested by GQ's grooming editors
Hunting for the best beard trimmer? Here are the best picks on top models from Braun and Philips to Panasonic and Remington, all of which have been tested by GQ
By Robert Leedham, Owen Gough and Esat Dedezade

Shopping
Philips’ Multigroom 7000 Series is the one grooming tool that almost does it all
A versatile all-in-one grooming tool that handles practically everything you care to throw at it
By Esat Dedezade

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Hotels
The most luxurious hotels in London for an unforgettable trip
London is chaotic and it's key to have a place to unwind. Whether living in London or beyond, these are the best hotel suites in the capital, to escape to in ultimate style
By Sam Parker, Ben Allen, Lela London and Josephine Binta Judd

Fitness
Shunning the elliptical machine at the gym is a bad idea. Here's why
It's the most underrated MVP when it comes to cardio; less impactful than the treadmill and easier to master than the rower. So if you haven't jumped on one in a while, do so now
By Tom Ward

Health
How many grams of protein do you really need each day?
Whether you’re looking to build muscle or burn fat, here’s how to dial in your daily intake without the guesswork
By Dr Nick Knight and Tom Ward

Shopping
Yes, I'm an average runner, but the New Balance 1080s got me through a marathon
Oh, and I trained in them too, FYI
By Heidi Quill

Shopping
The best collagen supplements have got your skin and joints sorted
We put the internet’s favourite supplement to the test. Here is our definitive guide to the very best collagen supplements on the market right now
By Olivia Vaile

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GQ Shops
GQ Shops: Sports, gadgets and grooming must-haves
GQ’s ultimate must-haves for the modern man

Sport
Nyck de Vries is a racing certainty
The 31-year-old Dutchman is the ultimate motorsports multi-hypenate, excelling in Formula E and the World Endurance Championship while continuing to prove his worth in Formula 1 as a McLaren test driver. Ahead of the iconic Le Mans 24-Hour race, the newly appointed Rolex testimonee talks through how he got to where he is now
By Will HerseyPhotography by Niall Hodson

Sport
Limbs and heartbreak in Budapest
It wasn't to be in Europe for Premier League Champions Arsenal. But on the trains, cafes and pubs of the Hungarian capital, it still felt like the rumblings of a new era for the North London club
By Jack King

Sport
Reece James is ready to make up for lost time
After the agony of missing out on Qatar 2022 through injury, the Chelsea right-back is at the heart of England’s World Cup plans. Now the 26-year-old is determined to turn his dreams of winning on the international stage into reality
By Mike ChristensenPhotography by James Robjant

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Lifestyle
The best gifts for her have birthdays and anniversaries all tied up with ribbon
GQ's best gifts for her guide features thoughtful and unique ideas that will take the stress out of all the present shopping you have to do this year
By Jessie Atkinson

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Gifts
The best gifts for dads that are definitely on his wishlist for Father's Day 2026
Gadgets, pyjamas, cheeses, whiskies and more for his birthday, Father's Day, or just because
By Jessie Atkinson

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Lifestyle
The best hampers are your easiest gifting hack in 2026
From the most luxurious food hampers to chocolate, drinks and wellness boxes, our list of favourites is bound to have what you're looking for
By Jessie Atkinson

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Gifts
The best gifts for mums that she actually wants in 2026
Shop GQ’s edit of the best gifts for mum this year, from hampers and scented candles to jewellery and books
By Jessie Atkinson

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Fashion
The best women’s jewellery brands for thoughtful gifting that always delivers
Jewellery is a failsafe gift that always elicits a great response. From & Other Stories to Mejuri to Cartier, here are the jewellery brands for women sure to sparkle, whatever the occasion
By Jessie Atkinson and Heidi Quill

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Gift Guides
The best gifts for him that he actually wants in 2026
GQ’s ultimate guide to men's gift ideas for his birthday and anniversaries in 2026, from scents and skincare to knitwear and chocolates
By Jessie Atkinson

