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Inside Ben Affleck’s plan to remake Hollywood
Since founding a production company with a genuinely radical vision, Ben Affleck has chosen to make films as an executive first, a director second, and an actor third. But can you really just stop being one of the biggest film stars on earth?
By Zach BaronPhotography by Gregory Harris
Top Stories
Grooming
25 new rules for looking (and smelling, and feeling) good
It’s 2025: the cuts are getting shaggier, skincare is less woo-woo, more tech, and fragrance has never felt so bespoke. To navigate it all, you need GQ’s gospel of grooming commandments (straight from the industry’s most trusted voices) to chart a path to a neater, sweeter, glowier you
By Mahalia ChangPhotography by Benjamin Lennox
Fashion
The sex, checks and eccentricities of Daniel Lee’s Burberry
By Murray Clark Photography by Francesc Planes
The Latest
The stunts Jason Statham pulls for A Working Man are worth the ticket alone
By Killian Faith-Kelly
Every cameo in The Studio, ranked
By Killian Faith-Kelly and Jack King
The most anticipated TV shows of 2025
By Jack King and Killian Faith-Kelly
Trending Right Now
Fitness
Exercises for longevity: the best workout to help you live longer, according to the experts
Yoga, bodyweight circuits, and sleep might be all that's needed to help you crush old age and prolong your days alive
By Tom Ward
Culture
The HBO Harry Potter cast power list
John Lithgow is all but confirmed to play Dumbledore, and it's Nick Frost for Hagrid. But what about Voldemort, Snape, Harry and Co.? Here are our picks, feat. Cillian Murphy, Kit Harington and Lesley Manville
By Jack King and Killian Faith-Kelly
Fashion
The Adidas BW Army is a Cold War relic, and a 2025 grail
Returning with the new ‘Lux Pack,’ here's everything you need to know
By Adam Cheung
GQ Hype
GQ Hype
Patrick Schwarzenegger's White Lotus comedown
The actor talks the show’s wildest episode yet – and why he wants to make a movie with Arnie
By Jack King
GQ Hype
The Severance finale broke Adam Scott's brain too
The star of the most theorised-about show on TV breaks down its riveting second season – including that ending
By Iana MurrayPhotography by Jeff Hahn
GQ Hype
The dutiful method of Shōgun's Cosmo Jarvis
Shōgun’s award-season sweep has suddenly presented the British actor with the opportunities most would dream of – working with Robert De Niro, leading a stacked cast of hot-new-things in Alex Garland’s Warfare, and yes, attending various glamorous promotional events. He’s less keen on that last part
By Shaad D'SouzaPhotography by Joe Cruz
GQ Hype
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
Shopping
The Charles Tyrwhitt linen suit collection has spring weddings sorted
Weddings can be dull, suit shopping doesn't have to be
By Heidi Quill
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 Heidi Quill and Jessie Atkinson
Shopping
GQ readers can't stop shopping these £32 CDLP boxers – and we get it
Underwear is really, really big with you lot right now
By Heidi Quill
Fashion
The best raincoats for surviving a British downpour
From Helly Hansen to Prada, these raincoats will stylishly weather the storm. You're never quite safe from an unexpected shower in old Blighty
By Heidi Quill, Faye Fearon and Jessie Atkinson
Fashion
14 major menswear finds in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale
We've trudged through the online superstore to bring you the best of the best in a sea of ever-scrolling browsing pages
By Heidi Quill and Jessie Atkinson
Shopping
Duke + Dexter has re-introduced sneakers into its rotation – and they're pretty major
An everyday style but with tailored Italian appeal, the ‘Plus Duke’ didn't come to play
By Heidi Quill
Culture
Every cameo in The Studio, ranked
Seth Rogen's Tinseltown satire packs in a host of Hollywood guest appearances, from Martin Scorsese to Steve Buscemi. Here's our take on the best of the bunch
By Killian Faith-Kelly and Jack King
Culture
The most anticipated TV shows of 2025
The small screen is about to have a big year, from new The Last of Us to Daredevil: Born Again
By Jack King and Killian Faith-Kelly
10 Coolest
10 Coolest things of the week
From Duke + Dexter's fresh new sneaker to Austin Butler for Breitling's Top Time B31, 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
Culture
Richard Linklater's best films, ranked
Some appreciation for an underappreciated hero of American cinema, from Hit Man to Before Sunset
By Killian Faith-Kelly
Watches
An alien-inspired watch auction boasting rare Rollies and Pateks? Beam us up
Wanna meet a UFO this week? Get yourself to Geneva and hit up ‘Area 51' – a watch auction like no other hosted by Sotheby's and Heist Out (aka the cool kids invading the watch universe right now)
By Ollie Cox
Watches
A Rolex GMT Master II ‘Pepsi’ for less than £25, anyone? For real
That’s right, the Crown’s legendary tool watch is up for grabs for less than 50 quid
By Ollie Cox
Watches
Why Ed Sheeran’s latest watch flex has IWC fans giddy with excitement
The singer – a serial watchaholic – was spotted twice with an unreleased IWC watch strapped to his wrist. Given how insane his collection is, watch nerds are geeking out about what it could be
By Mike Christensen
Shopping
This Central Cee-approved G-Shock is 30% off on Amazon for payday
Now £74 in Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale, the G-Shock GA-2100 is a Cench-endorsed summer wristwear essential
By Robert Leedham
Interiors
Our Place is having a major spring sale, which means 20 per cent off the Always Pan 2.0
Yes, you can finally nab the Always Pan at a discount in the Our Place Spring sale
By Gerald Ortiz and Daphne Bugler
Shopping
The best Amazon Spring Deal Days discounts worth shopping this week
Amazon's first major shopping event of the year is upon us, here's all the best last-minute offers from Spring Deal Days 2025
By Jessie Atkinson and Owen Gough
Shopping
The best Diptyque fragrances, aka the thinking man's scents
The ‘purveyors of trifles’ at 34 Boulevard St-Germain Street in Paris have a lot of distinguished fragrances. These are GQ's favourites
By Adrian Clark
Shopping
The best nail clippers for men won’t dull or rust
It's time to ditch those cheap pharmacy snippers
By Adam Hurly
Shopping
Apple’s £999 MacBook Air is the best deal in tech by far
An everyday luxury powered by Apple’s M4 chip, the MacBook Air offers unbeatable value for money at £999
By Robert Leedham
Lifestyle
The best bed frames for your most aesthetic night's sleep
Curated by GQ, our guide to the best bed frames ranges from luxurious velvet to minimalist Scandi designs to suit every style and budget.
By Daphne Bugler
Fitness
The stunts Jason Statham pulls for A Working Man are worth the ticket alone
Behind most Hollywood action heroes lies a real-life stunt coordinator; Statham's go-to guy is Eddie J. Fernandez, who gives us an insight into what's behind the actor's beast mode – explaining just how competitive the 57-year-old still is
By Killian Faith-Kelly
Health
You can now get an Oura ring for under £200 in Amazon's spring sale
Oura's sleek ring is more than just a contender for the best fitness tracker on the market: it's also changing how we consider our health
By Daphne Bugler
Shopping
The new On Cloudsurfer 2 is a high-tech shoe for breezy, everyday running
The most primitive workout gets its most cutting-edge upgrade
By Tanner Bowden
Fitness
What should your heart rate be while exercising, according to longevity experts
Understanding your heart rate is crucial for more than just reaching optimal fitness – it can also help to reduce injury and stress, and even predict illness
By Tom Ward
Sport
Phil Foden has a lot to be happy about
Despite enduring the most challenging season of his career, the Manchester City and England star is using the lessons learnt along the way wisely. For GQ Extra Time, he tells us how fishing and fatherhood are helping him to ensure City come back stronger
By Mike ChristensenPhotography by Niall Hodson
Sport
Morgan Gibbs-White doesn’t need a fit check
On the pitch, Nottingham Forest's star man has helped reinvent the club. Off it, there’s been a vibe shift, too
By Mahalia ChangPhotography by Niall Hodson
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
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 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
Lifestyle
The best housewarming gifts will instantly transform their new home in 2025
Housewarming gifts needn't be polite and boring. Put a luxe spin on traditional pleasantries with our pick of the best gifts for new homeowners
By Jessie Atkinson, Esat Dedezade, David Levesley and Thomas Barrie
Gifts
The best gifts for brothers 2025 that even he won’t be able to tease you about
We pick the best gifts for brothers, because buying your big or little bro is one of the tougher moments when it comes to gifting
By Jessie Atkinson, Thomas Barrie and Esat Dedezade
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
Interiors
Shopping
The only hybrid mattresses I'd recommend, as a Sleep Editor
Our expert reviews go through each of the best hybrid mattresses from the range we've tried and tested that we actually think is worth your time, including the best Black Friday hybrid mattress deals.
By Daphne Bugler
Shopping
The best mattresses for back pain to help you get a bit of relief in 2025
Looking for the best mattress to ease back pain? We’ve got you covered. Explore top picks for various budgets & sleep styles, including memory foam, hybrid & orthopaedic options
By Britta O'Boyle and Daphne Bugler
Lifestyle
Simba's Hybrid Pro mattress has literally got your back
Hitting the sweet spot between comfort and support, Simba's Hybrid Pro is a mattress well worth your time (and money).
By Ali Howard and Owen Gough
Shopping
Is Emma's Hybrid Thermosync mattress actually one of the best mattresses?
Emma's Hybrid Thermosync mattress is seen as one of the best mattresses on the market these days. But did it actually hold up overnight? GQ puts it to the test.
By Zinya Salfiti