Fran Lebowitz’s New York State of Mind
Think of the Big Apple and, chances are, you’ll think of Fran Lebowitz. Lynette Nylander meets the literary icon ahead of her UK tour to talk Gen Z fans, abortion, politics and… well, everything else
An A-LGBTQ+ of Pride
From rousing renditions of ‘Glad to be Gay’ in the Seventies to this year’s Heartstopper generation, Paul Flynn offers a 101+ on everything you should know and cherish about the celebrations
Bubble Rap: Susie Lau ponders the realities of having a son in 2022
As Susie Lau ponders her soon-to-be son and the vastly more inclusive world he’ll be born into, she knows the battle’s not yet been won for LGBTQ+ rights
The Floor is Lava La Rue’s
Non-binary, queer and about to light up Glastonbury, Lava La Rue is a red hot force for good, says Amy Francombe
His Starck Materials
As he updates Dior’s Medallion chair, Philippe Starck talks to Aimee Farrell about his obsession with seating and why he calls himself a creator rather than a designer
FKA twigs on learning to be the boss
After a string of ordeals — one extremely fresh — the artist could be excused if she weren’t her full self. However, Richard Godwin finds her in a candid mood: with body positivity, dealing with physical pain and destiny all up for discussion
How to let go of the kind of sex you think you ‘should’ be having
ES Mag sex columnist Emma-Louise Boynton weighs in...
Mykonos: The Pride of the Aegean
At Santa Marina Mykonos resort, the pampering and people watching are just perfection, discovers Matt Hryciw
Need to know: What to do and see in London this week (24th-30th June)
We’ve got Elton John, Trixie Mattel, Elvis, Emilia Clarke, Atlanta and Wimbledon...
ES DINING SPECIAL: The restaurant dishes of 2022
Wondering what to eat this summer? Here are our Food and Drink Editor’s top picks