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Fashion
For the guys at Notting Hill Carnival, it's all about the big shorts
Sixty years after Carnival hit the streets of west London, GQ waded through the crowds and sound systems to meet the men dressing for the road
By Samira Larouci


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How Aaron Esh is jumpstarting a new AllSaints era
By Carmen Bellot

10 underrated watch brands that are thriving nonetheless
By Vivian Morelli
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By Mahalia Chang
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Shopping
The best spa hotels in the UK and Ireland take 'OOO' seriously
From serious thermal circuits to pools you don’t have to share with screaming children, these are the spa hotels worth booking now – all tested, vetted, and loved by GQ
By Lela London

Shopping
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

Watches
A straight-up 101 guide to repairing your watch
The trials and tribulations of fixing a watch are real. Here's an expert take on the safest, most cost-effective and least traumatic way to go about getting your watch repaired
By Vivian Morelli
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Inside Kimi Antonelli’s speedrun
He arrived last season as a teenage rookie with weighty expectations: representing Italy in the world’s biggest racing series while filling Lewis Hamilton’s seat at Mercedes. Now the 20-year-old is battling Formula 1’s best drivers for the title. Can Kimi Antonelli become the youngest champion in the history of the sport?
By Carrie BattanPhotography by Tereza Mundilová

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How Dominic Sessa's Tony deconstructs the Anthony Bourdain myth
The 23-year-old actor skyrocketed to fame with his debut, The Holdovers. Now, with Tony, he’s back in another coming-of-age leading role, playing only one of the most widely beloved figures of the 21st century. No pressure
By Yang-Yi GohPhotography by Celine Van Heel

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How Aaron Pierre handles the thirst
Recreating the action hero in his own, softer image – in Netflix hit Rebel Ridge and the upcoming DC drama Lanterns – has had consequences. But fame is one thing Aaron Pierre has learned not to take too seriously
By Olive PometseyPhotography by Elliot James Kennedy

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Jorja Smith’s hard reset
Returning from a career break with a brand new album, the Walsall-born singer is as revitalised as her music sounds
By Shaad D'SouzaPhotography by Annie Reid
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Fashion
How Aaron Esh is jumpstarting a new AllSaints era
“If you do this well; it's way cooler than doing some pretentious fashion show where no one buys clothes”
By Carmen Bellot

Fashion
For the guys at Notting Hill Carnival, it's all about the big shorts
Sixty years after Carnival hit the streets of west London, GQ waded through the crowds and sound systems to meet the men dressing for the road
By Samira Larouci

Fashion
The new Wallabee is a hiking shoe
Clarks, Moncler and Fragment have linked up for a gorp-y update
By Carmen Bellot

Fashion
How fashion guys became obsessed with a 30-year-old orthopaedic shoe
“I didn't quite understand what I was looking at, but I liked it”
By Adam Cheung

Fashion
This is why menswear guys always leave their collars sticking out
What started as a once-niche mark of the blogosphere might now be the defining style tic of the year
By Avidan Grossman

Fashion
Jack Innanen isn't joking around with his week of hard fits
This week proves that he's gone from a funny guy on TikTok to a stone cold style magnet
By Carmen Bellot


Culture
6 killer criminal romance movies to tie you over 'til GTA 6
The next Grand Theft Auto, a fake-Miami-set story about two lovers on the lam, looks incredibly Bonnie and Clyde coded
By Jack King

Culture
The GTA 6 easter eggs you missed: Die Hard, Phil Collins and… Kendrick Lamar?
Die Hard. A Phil Collins throwback. And is that… Kendrick Lamar? Here are the hidden details we picked up from Rockstar's episode-length Grand Theft Auto VI trailer on Netflix
By Jack King
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Film
Robert Pattinson's 15 greatest post-Twilight performances
Vampire blockbusters gave him clout. He used it to build one of the most daring filmographies around. And his generation-defining run isn't over
By Abe Beame

Culture
I listened to The Diary of a CEO for a week and this is what it did to me
Steven Bartlett’s podcast is on track to become the biggest in the world. Can it help me self-optimise to happiness?
By Josiah Gogarty

Watches
10 underrated watch brands that are thriving nonetheless
The IYKYK watch crowd is expanding and these less well-known watchmakers are partially responsible – bringing new energy and different vibes to the table
By Vivian Morelli

Watches
A straight-up 101 guide to repairing your watch
The trials and tribulations of fixing a watch are real. Here's an expert take on the safest, most cost-effective and least traumatic way to go about getting your watch repaired
By Vivian Morelli

Watches
Omar Marmoush has a very special, Spurs-coded watch
After signing on loan for his new club, the dial colour of Egyptian striker's Patek will have got the Tottenham fans on side straight away
By Mike Christensen

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Watches
The best new watches of 2026 so far, according to GQ editors
Every week, we present the best new watch releases on the planet from the likes of Longines, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Cartier. This week, Fears unveils a Perpetual Calendar, Longines drops a Master Collection Chrono Monopusher and there's a Vacheron Constantin Tribute to Animal Kingdom Tiger
By Josiah Gogarty and Mike Christensen

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Shopping
The best spa hotels in the UK and Ireland take 'OOO' seriously
From serious thermal circuits to pools you don’t have to share with screaming children, these are the spa hotels worth booking now – all tested, vetted, and loved by GQ
By Lela London

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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

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Fashion
The best men’s sales and fashion finds of the week
It takes a seasoned shopper to effectively navigate the men’s sales racks. Here’s what’s in GQ’s basket
By Jessie Atkinson

Shopping
How to wear the new Arsenal away shirt and actually look good IRL
A very practical guide to wearing the new Gunners kit when there's no match on
By Adam Cheung

Shopping
The best tracksuits for men are the next frontier in WFH style
Give your sweats a much-deserved break.
By Marcus Mitropoulos

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Fashion
The best shirts for men: from classic Oxfords to statement prints
GQ’s edit of the best casual shirts for men spans timeless button-ups to the more splashy designs of Wax London and Burberry
By Jessie Atkinson and Faye Fearon

Fitness
How to build a six pack and actually keep it
With summer over and your abs going back into hibernation, now is actually the perfect time to work on your core strength
By Jamie Millar, Olivia Vaile and David Taylor

Fitness
How much you need to walk to lose weight, according to experts
Yes, walking can help your meet your fitness goals. A sports medicine physician shares a step-by-step guide to burning fat without breaking into a jog
By Dean Stattmann

Fitness
How Theo James stays ripped in his forties
The star of The Gentleman season two uses not one but two dedicated personal trainers – here's what they put him through
By Tom Ward

Wellness
Is creatine a steroid? The biggest myths about the internet's favourite supplement
We asked a nutrition expert to fact-check some of the biggest, boldest claims about creatine
By Dean Stattmann

Football
Inside the PFA Awards: the fits, the fans and why every footballer wants to win it
What it's like at the awards ceremony that brings Premier League superstars and League Two battlers together, for a night of peer-on-peer love
By Mike Christensen

Wellness
Taylor Fritz’s Secret to Success? League of Legends
The 11-time ATP Tour winner launches our new wellness column with a breakdown of how his love of video games powers his focus on the court
By Mick Rouse

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

Sport
I went to the White House brawl and watched the manosphere go limp
It was an exhibition of American freedom without restraint: A bombastic birthday celebration (for the president), 14 uncontrollable athletes (courtesy of the UFC) and a White House build-out that was piss-yourself patriotic (with one dive-bombing bald eagle). But what united onlookers amid the spectacle, writes Jon Ronson, was a flash of old-fashioned decency
By Jon RonsonPhotography by Bruce Gilden/Magnum Photos

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Gifts
The best gifts for dads that are definitely on his wishlist for his birthday in 2026
Gadgets, pyjamas, cheeses, whiskies and more for his birthday, Christmas, or just because
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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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

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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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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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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

