How to date when… you’re chasing your dreams

One of my first outings of 2026 was to see Marty Supreme. The press tour had done its job capturing my interest, but I knew next to nothing about the film itself. It could have been two hours of Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle playing table tennis while Gwyneth Paltrow vogued around the table and […]

Want to wear Chelsea boots again? Here’s how to get it right this time

Fabric pairing is key here. Shiny calf leather works best with smooth, tightly woven suits – think worsted wool, high-twist wool blends, or lightweight wool-mohair mixes. Suede, on the other hand, pairs wonderfully with flannel, brushed wool, and winter tailoring. Avoid boots with loud contrast stitching – they cheapen the line of the suit. If you’re […]

How to style a cardigan: One of the most versatile knits you can own

“A bold patterned or coloured cardigan can easily transform any dull look into something more fun and optimistic,” says Archer. “There are loads of great options out there this season, most notably from labels such as Ami Paris, Burberry, Our Legacy, Sacai, and The Elder Statesman.” Bright cardigans look best when the rest of the […]

Guys have very, very strong opinions on how to wear a beanie

This article is taken from our new weekly style and grooming newsletter, HOT WASH, from GQ’s senior style editor Murray Clark and the GQ crew. Sign up here to luxuriate in new releases, deep thoughts and boiling takes. When people write up their opinions for a living, they feel very safe in sharing those opinions […]

How To Wear A V-Neck Jumper This Autumn, According To The Street-Style Set

The V-neck has been ridiculed in recent years – my husband, for one, clung onto his Topman V-neck T-shirts from his university days for slightly too long, leading to many jokes from friends about his style. In 2025, though, the V-neck has become cool again – although admittedly in cashmere form, not accompanying the slogan […]

How To Style Chocolate Brown According To The Street Style Set

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, there’s a collective yearning for Gilmore Girls rewatches, pumpkin-spiced beverages and, yes, chocolate brown. Halloween invites may be trickling in (and even the Christmas ones for the ultra-organised), but for now, autumn’s palette is remaining in chocolate-box territory before we descend into full Morticia Addams mode. […]

How customers ‘play the Hermès game’ to secure a coveted luxury handbag

Jane Birkin’s original Birkin handbag, designed specifically for her by luxury fashion brand Hermès, has been sold at auction for 8.58 million euros ($15.2 million). They’re not all sold for millions of dollars but they are one of the most expensive handbags on the market. Buying a new Birkin is extremely difficult because there is […]