Inhoudsopgave van Issue 575 - Grazia

Do you like pink? Or do you avoid it like the plague (too clichéd? Too girly?). Are you fed up of being called Mrs or Miss? Would you prefer Ms or Mx? Man, woman, trans – are those definitions even broad enough any more? (FYI, Facebook has 50.) And the terms gay, straight, bisexual – are they still relevant? I could go on, but you get the picture. Today, we’re challenging gender norms like never before. Public figures like Caitlyn Jenner, Ruby Rose, Lily-Rose Depp, Miley Cyrus, Paris Lees and Jack Monroe (to name a few) have been shaping a new, more accepting, world. And the fashion landscape has transformed: forget ‘girly’ or androgyny, it’s all about fluidity. Because why shouldn’t a guy be able to wear a floral suit…

Photos: Wenn THEIRS HAS BEEN A LOW-KEY RELATIONSHIP , conducted largely away from the public eye, but friends of Alexa Chung and actor Alex Skarsgård say that behind closed doors things are going from strength to strength. Last week the couple were pictured out and about in LA, with sources telling Grazia that they may be considering a permanent move. According to one friend, ‘They are completely made for each other, and are having a great time together. Alex sold his Los Feliz mansion last year and has been living in NYC with Alexa, but work opportunities are pulling him back to LA. Alexa loves the lifestyle there too, so they’re considering buying together. They’re thought to have already browsed a $4.5 million home nestled in the hills in Silver…

Photo: Getty Images. Illustrations: AngelicaTobit I’VE ALWAYS SHUNNED the idea of ‘baby brain' - I don't like the idea that pregnancy reduces women to hysterical, emotional messes. Accountants suddenly unable to add up, pilots too busy crying to land the plane. But I'm being forced into a radical rethink thanks to the news that some mothers-to-be are apparently willing to drop £20,000 on the services of a baby name consultant. Someone to confirm that little Tristan-to-be will not have his life chances hindered by the name you dished out at birth. Bloomberg has reported that professional naming services have sprung up in reaction to parental anxiety and stress - the fear that in this hyper-competitive world, a wrong turn down Babyname Boulevard could spell doom. I'm not saying naming a…

Photoshot, Xposure Photos, Eroteme, Kylie Jenner/Instagram IT WAS ALWAYS COMING, wasn’t it? While we welcomed the return of slip dresses, hoop earrings, toffee-bottomed Reebok classics and Maharishi bomber jackets, we hit peak ’90s – and our style sticking point – when LA brat-packer Kylie Jenner was spotted wearing a Von Dutch cap (overleaf) and cargo jacket (right). And though she might be too young to remember them first time around, we’re certainly not – we’re still trying to destroy all those pictures of us with gelled hair tendrils. But while we might be old enough to know better, we’re also wise enough to spot a major shopping trend when we see one. So, how do you wear ‘street’ as a grown-up? It’s all in the mix. Forgo top-to-toe trackies in…

SOCIETY IS COTTONING ON TO the fact that, like sexuality, gender is not as clear-cut as people once thought. But where does that leave women? And is this the end of gender – and labels – as we know it? Well, I for one hope not... I love being a woman. As a transgender woman, though, I’ve had to field questions about exactly what I mean by that statement. What, after all, does it ‘feel’ like to be a woman? It’s a good question, but please don’t ask me. Do people go around asking Aretha Franklin to explain herself when she sings, ‘You make me feel like a natural woman’? No. They don’t. And I shouldn’t have to explain myself more than any other woman does either. Last month, I…

REBECCA LOWTHORPE, FASHION DIRECTOR + TAKE YOUR CUE From the catwalk – my dream suit would be Gucci. Jacket , £1,980, and trousers , £640, both Gucci + UPGRADE Your shirts – I buy mine from Comme des Garçons menswear. They’re simple with a twist – so classic, like old school uniform shirts. Shirt, £225, Comme des Garçons Go to Sunspel for beautifully made essentials (like long-sleeve T-shirts and hoodies), COS for trousers and Jigsaw and John Smedley for jumpers Hoodie, £425, Sunspel + RETHINK I love Margaret Howell’s jeans – they’re high-waisted, straight and loose. Margaret Howell’s MHL menswear is also great for slouchy tops and sweatshirts. Jeans, £215, MHL by Margaret Howell J W ANDERSON + STOCK UP On menswear basics – the quality is often better than…

Photos: Jason Lloyd-Evans, Marco Vittur. H&M: hm.com. Redken: redken.co.uk.TRESemmé: boots.com. Rossano Ferretti: exclusive to Selfridges stores and selfridges.com. Schwarzkopf: waitrose.com 1 Where we spotted it On emerging top model Isabella Emmack at Alexander Wang (and at pretty much every show afterwards). 2 Why we loved it A refreshing change from the usual catwalk roster of ponytails and plaits, this standout cut celebrates individual beauty. What’s not to love? 3 Ways to wear it Make like backstage mane man Guido Palau and mist a texturising spray through your (not-so-lengthy) lengths.…

Photos: MarcoVittur, catwalking.com. Amouage: amouage.com. BottegaVeneta: harrods. com. Chanel: 020 7493 3836. Dior: dior.com. Guerlain: harrods.com. Hermès: hermes.com. Lalique: harrods.com. Narciso Rodriguez: houseoffraser.co.uk.Thierry Mugler: mugler. com.Tom Ford: selfridges.com.Valentino: johnlewis.com.YSL: yslbeauty.co.uk NARCISO RODRIGUEZ FOR HER L’ABSOLU, £79 Musks tend to work well on everyone, hugging the skin with silent intimacy. When they're lifted by a tuberose, they're begging to be paired with a long-haired rocker. HERMES EAU DES MERVEILLES, £101 Crisp woods, bright citruses a lip-smacking salty amber note, and not a floral in sight, make this enchanting for everyone. BOTTEGA VENETA POUR HOMME ESSENCE AROMATIQUE, £52 The pine forests of Italy were the inspiration for this light-as-laughter scent, in which woods link up with lemons to create an air of breezy sophistication. Wear it and feel the Mediterranean sun rush…

FOOD TREND GET YOUR GOAT! Growing up in London, Caribbean food was a big part of my teens, especially curried goat. Kid goat has become particularly popular – it’s lean, has a wonderful flavour and works especially well with spices, bold flavours and chillies. It’s versatile as well as being richer in iron and lower in fat and cholesterol than other meats. My favourite UK producer Cabrito Meats sell online via ocado.com. MAKE MINE A MAURITIAN I love the wonderful French and Indian fusion that forms part of the cuisine of Mauritius, the island country that lies in the Indian Ocean. The food is beautifully spiced with vibrant, exotic flavours that feel almost familiar and quite like that of the Caribbean. For the real Mauritian deal get yourself down to…

1. FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS Meryl Streep as the world's worst singer?This deliciously funny true tale is elevated by pathos plus deft turns from Hugh Grant and The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg as her accomplices. In cinemas Friday 2 TICKTACK CLUB Delve into the world of the real Peaky Blinders with a 1921-themed five-course immersive dining experience in a secret central London location.aplaceintime.co.uk/1921 3.BAD NEIGHBOURS 2 We're hoping for laughs as a sorority crashes parents Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne. Efron to the rescue! In cinemas Friday 4 GIN HEAVEN Welcome to gintopia, as the Holborn Dining Room becomes home to 400 specialist varieties (and 27 tonics) in their Gin Bar, London's largest collection of the good stuff.holborndiningroom.com…

As told to Emily Phillips. Photos:The SundayTimes Magazine/News Syndication/Pal Hansen WHEN I STARTED MAKING All Man, a documentary about the nature of masculinity, nothing surprised me because I am one myself. But some of the different scenarios highlight very different aspects of being male. I saw young kids getting into trouble with the police. It was quite a primal version of masculinity: that territorial gang thing, the way they casually resort to violence. Masculinity is a very tightly scripted thing when you're a teenager. There's nobody more conservative than a 14-year-old boy and they come down hard on anyone straying out of the tramlines. As you go further up the socioeconomic and age scale, masculinity can be more amorphous.The most progressive version of masculinity I saw was in the financial…

INNER STRENGTH Lollie Todd’s article, ‘Fashion is my armour to fight cancer’ (2 May) was incredibly poignant, but her description of her infertile ‘empty shell’ really struck a chord. I can identify with her pain; I am an 18-year-old who’s never had a period and is facing probable infertility, and Lollie is battling her perceived loss of femininity as well as cancer. I just wanted to reach out to Lollie to say that though you have lost some of the defining features of what it is to be a woman, don’t think for a moment that you are less of one. I believed that in missing out on periods, childbearing and raising a family, I had somehow lost an essential element of my gender – but what I have come…

‘AN OLD CUBAN MAN ASKED ME TO BE IN HIS DANCE TROUPE BUT MY MUM SAID NO’ PALOMA FAITH, 34 We ask the singer to take an exclusive selfie - and reveal all Who is your best friend? I've got about three or four best friends; I'd never put all of my eggs in one basket. I'm very close with my sister and I'm inseparable from my backing singers. What’s your biggest regret? Throwing my heart at the wrong boys when I was younger. Now I'm madly in love with someone and I'm really proud of myself for falling in love with a nice guy. I feel that's an accomplishment. What’s your biggest extravagance? I spend a lot of my time shopping online. You don't feel like you're spending money…

1. NEW LEGACY Ring, £265, Tom Wood (tom woodproject.com). Marbled agate makes for a thoroughly modern spin on an heirloom buy. 2. THE BIG SLEEP Shirt, £175, AMI (mrporter.com). Wear this men’s PJ-inspired shirt with tailored trousers and heels to avoid any I-woke-up-like this glances. 3. CUT AND PASTE Dress, £380, Jacquemus (jacquemus.com). Proving a blazer doesn’t have to be boring, this beautifully deconstructed dress is definitely too good for the office. 4. MAN FOR ALL SEASONS Coat, £1,650, JW Anderson X Mackintosh (new in-store and online this week; j-w-anderson.com). The unisex trench coat gets the JW Anderson treatment; think elongated cuffs and xxL buttons. 5. CHAIN MALE Shoes, £710, Louis Vuitton (louisvuitton.com). Embrace your inner tough girl in these slingback loafers complete with punk chain detail. 6. TURN UP,…

“How did it come down to this, going through your call list? I don’t wanna lose my pride but I’m a f* ck me up a bitch. This is your final warning. You know I give you life. If you try this sh* t again you gon’ lose your wife. Looking at my watch, he shoulda been home. Today I regret the night I put that ring on. He always got them f** king excuses. He only want me when I’m not there. He better call Becky with the good hair. If it’s what you truly want... I can wear her skin over mine.We can pose for a photograph, all three of us. Immortalized... you and your perfect girl. So what are you gonna say at my funeral, now that…

‘I CHALLENGE THE LABEL WOMENSWEAR’ Ramario Chevoy (above), 25, is a dancer, model, stylist and works for a magazine based in Leeds. He Instas his outfits daily THIS MORNING, I put on a skirt, a cropped sweater and arranged some flowers in my hair. I’m not a transvestite, I just don’t want to be restricted to a T-shirt and jeans. A lot of what I wear is considered womenswear but I want to challenge that label, because everything should be for everyone. I’ll often shop in the women’s section because that’s where the variety is. Look how tiny Topman is compared to Topshop! It’s often a third of the size. I do the social media for a menswear magazine called Skew and I’m trying to push for us to have…

1 Pretty shades give utility shapes a cool twist. 2 Balance oversized tops with sharp tailoring and statement heels. 3 A hoodie and biker jacket are perfect partners for street-chic. 4 You won’t want to share these slouchy jeans with your other half. Pair with a loose knit. Assisted by Michaella Kossakowska. Make-up: Gina Blondell using Chantecaille. Hair: Liam Curran at Frank. Model: Charmie Pfeffer at Supa Model Management 5 It doesn’t get more laid-back than a pair of trackie bums and matching zip-up jacket. Instagram Face to follow: @CHARMIEPFEFFER…

Acne Studios acnestudios.com Céline 020 7491 8200 Dior dior.com Dover Street Market doverstreet market.com Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci givenchy.com Gucci gucci.com H Samuel hsamuel.co.uk Libertyliberty.co.uk Paco Rabanne pacorabanne.com Photographer’s assistant Sam Jackson Fashion assistant Fenella Webb Digital technician Harriet Turney Make-up Jo Frost at CLM Hair and Make Up using MAC Cosmetics Hair Dayaruci at One Represents using Kiehl’s since 1851 Model Stav Strashko at Established PHOTOGRAPHS BY MATTHEW EADES FASHION BY JANE TAYLOR-HAYHURST “I REALLY DON’T CARE – YOU CAN CALL ME WHATEVER YOU’RE COMFORTABLE WITH” STAV STRASHKO IS A transgender model. She identifies as ‘she' but has no desire to undergo sexual reassignment surgery. ‘I've thought about it many times, but I don't think I need breasts to be a woman. I'm comfortable. I accept myself how I…

1. HANDS OFF! Crowd-pleasing L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Hand Cream, £19, not only looks slick and stylish in its metal casing, the non-greasy formula is devastatingly effective, thanks to Fairtrade shea butter and nut oils. uk.loccitane.com 2. LATHER UP One of our favourite fragrances in soap form, Hermès Un Jardin sur le Toit Soap, £16, imbues our bathroom with the scent of apple, pear and magnolia, transforming it into a spa-like sanctuary, which we fear we may never leave. hermes.com 3. LOUD MOUTH If there’s a more stylish oral care product, we are yet to find it. Aesop Mouthwash, £17, combines deliciously refreshing flavour (spearmint and anise) with impressive bathroom appeal, making it every mouth’s must-have. aesop.co.uk 4. WASH AND GO Clarins’ Gentle Foaming Cleanser, £19.50, deserves its place in the…

Make-up: Liz Pugh at Premier Hair & Make-up using Urban Decay Cosmetics. Hair: Leigh Keates at Premier Hair & Make-up using BaByliss Pro. Nails: Shreen Gayle at Premier Hair & Make-up using Only Fingers +Toes. Model:Valentijn de Hingh at Paparazzi Models. Production: Pure Production. Additional photos: Pixelate Imaging. Barry M: superdrug.co.uk. Bobbi Brown: bobbibrown.co.uk. Chantecaille: spacenk.com. Clarins: clarins.com. Clinique: clinique.co.uk. Dolce & Gabbana: harrods.com. Estée Lauder: esteelauder.co.uk. Glo & Ray: glo-ray.co.uk. H&M: hm.com. L'Oréal Paris: boots.com. Make Up For Ever: debenhams.com. The Body Shop: thebodyshop.co.uk. Urban Decay: urbandecay.co.uk…

PP-IDO-GBR-0025 If you feel you haven’t yet nailed an effortlessly-cool summer look, fret not. We got together with those clever folk at IMEDEEN, as well as contributing make-up artist Margo Holder, to bring you all the very best insider secrets to ensure your beauty routine is en pointe throughout the sunshine months. And remember, body prep doesn’t have to be a chore. To encourage all-over radiance, stick on some tunes, go for a run and get your blood pumping. Also: hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Whether you’re at your desk or out and about, water is key. Give body brushing a go. Aim for three minutes every morning and it will help break down cellulite (yay!). And have you tried a quality shower oil? It will lock in moisture, leaving skin super-soft…

The handiwork of Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman, Grace And Frankie was an obviously positional commission for Netflix last year.The story of two monied Malibu housewives at either ends of the glamour scale - one a kaftaned Democrat with bed hair, the other a Republican in the robes of a Martha Stewart-esque everywoman - it directly targeted both sides of the biggest growth demographic in box-set TV: pensioners.Taking a younger audience along for the ride, the sit in this particular com happens when the husbands of Grace (Jane Fonda) and Frankie (Lily Tomlin) say they want divorces to set up home together. What pans out is a loving, odd-couple study of active female dotage, reinvention and sexuality, handled with way more palliative care than the rather crass set-up episode suggested. As…

Photo: Jeroen W Mantel TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Refuse to let a partner, friend or relative make decisions on your behalf or manipulate you into situations you’d prefer to avoid. You’ve been too compliant recently and are beginning to resent being told what to do and where to go. Before it becomes a major problem, let the Taurus New Moon remind you that it pays to be quite blunt about your need, at times, to be left alone to run your own life. GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun Facts and figures coming to light might mean very little to those around you. But your instincts will be razor-sharp and you’ll quickly work out what’s been going on in terms of work-related or property…

Photos : Getty, Rex, BBC, PA, Sposure, Splash 1. UP OBAMA WITH GOGGLE EYES We loved him for the ‘Prince George in a towelling robe pre-bedtime’ moment, love him perhaps even more for this. 2. UP McFLY Uncoupled themselves from Busted, declared themselves back back (as opposed to just sort of back). Dougie Poynter though, eh? 3. NEW IN HANNAH WOODS Last remaining female contestant on University Challenge, a woman who couldn’t understand why her eyebrow stole the show. We do. 4. NON-MOVER WINNIE HARLOW Starring in the visuals for Bey’s Lemonade song Freedom, merging political activism with a ridicu-good look. 5. NEW IN STEPHEN KINNOCK Labour MP, son of Neil, husband of the real life Borgen (former Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt), newest contender for the title of 2016’s hottest…

Photos: Amit Lennon, Don Features, Rex Features, Alan Davidson/The Picture Library, Eroteme. To visit Pandora's pop-up, call 07936 449237 WITH A CANDID autobiography - detailing her struggle with drug addiction - on the horizon, and now her own pop-up boutique, it may seem as if Pandora Delevingne, 57, is following in her famous children's footsteps. The truth is: Pandora was in the limelight years before her daughters. A true It Girl during the 1980s, she was once herself a star of gossip columns thanks to her typically good Delevingne looks, wild party lifestyle and eccentric fashion choices. More recently, Pandora - whose mother was a lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret - has worked as a personal shopper at Selfridges, contributed to Vogueand even offered fashion advice to Kate Middleton. Now Pandora…

Ameena* , 27, made the treacherous journey from Syria to France with her two children.They’ve been living in the Jungle for seven months. Despite having family in the UK, her asylum bid was rejected. In the first interview given by a Syrian woman in the camp, she tells Graziaabout her situation. ‘The only options I can offer my children are return to bombings and beheadings in Syria or risk suffocation by sneaking on to lorries to get to the UK. What kind of choice is that? We can't stay here in no-man's land - it's the worst option. We're crammed into a tiny, leaking caravan because it's too dangerous to go out. Last month, French riot police released tear gas, suffocating my children. In Syria, my husband was tortured and…

Suki has collaborated with Magnum to celebrate the launch of its latest range, Magnum Double. WITH HER SUPERMODEL LIFESTYLE, A-list friends and almost one million followers, Suki Waterhouse is precisely the type of person liable to give us a serious case of Insta-envy. But, speaking to Grazia, the 24-year-old has revealed that even she isn’t immune to online FOMO. ‘I don’t look at anyone else’s profile any more and only use Instagram to post photos,’ Suki says. ‘Whoever you are, even if you’re a model, you compare yourself to someone else. If I didn’t have to have it for my job, I wouldn’t use it. I think it’s important that everyone is really aware that it’s just the best version of you. It’s so inaccurate and I don’t want to…

Photos: Tasteofstreep/Instagram, Xposure I’m doing an avocado intervention on you. Right here, right now. You knew it was coming. There was only so long you could go on pretending your relationship with those bulbous fruits (No – veg! No – fruits! Erm... I can’t be bothered to google, will one of you?) wasn’t a touch dependent. Obsessive, not to mention: v v annoying on Instagram, where the irksome practice of sharing ones smashed avocado-y brunch pix spawned the even more irksome practice of captioning those pix with the vile non-word ‘nom’. A world with a more moderate attitude towards avocado would be a world that did not ‘nom’. I dream of such a world. I realised avocados had gone too far when M&S announced plans to pre-slice ’em – and…

NEW YORK STYLE WHAT Kate Spade store opening WHERE Regent Street, London WHO Jourdan Dunn, Daisy Lowe, Natalie Dormer, Jasmine Guinness To the opening of London’s fourth Kate Spade store, where Daisy Lowe and Naomie Harris nattered while we admired the art of Poppy and Daisy de Villeneuve, sisters who live in NY and London, epitomising NYLon cool. PARK LIFE WHAT Lady Garden 5k Fun Run WHERE Battersea Park, London WHO Cara Delevingne, Melanie C Kit from Lululemon and Black Score ensured all runners looked the part as they raised £50k for the Gynaecological Cancer Fund. Lady Garden committee member Chloe Delevingne said, ‘It’s been a fun day and we are overwhelmed.’…

Photo: Gianandrea Traina SMITH & CULT’S CONDITIONING LIP LACQUER is the gloss for those who ‘don’t do’ gloss; smooth, non-sticky and pigment-rich, it plumps and hydrates with a vinyl finish. The gloss is developed with skin-conditioning portulaca pilosa extract, which helps to maintain moisture levels and restore plumpness. The set contains Lip Lacquer in Hi-Speed Sonnet, a melon-pink with a golden shimmer, and Nailed Lacquer in The Graduate, an opaque rich taupe that’s a must-have in any nail enamel wardrobe. Nailed Lacquer’s high-shine, sleek, long-wear performance even saw it crowned Best Pro-finish at the GraziaBeauty Awards! Our beauty & health director Rose Beer says, ‘This hardworking duo is certain to keep you looking fresh and polished.’ SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND RECEIVE: • A Smith & Cult lip and nail lacquer set…

IN NEED OF A WARDROBE overhaul? Look no further than the inspirational new range at F&F. From game-changing separates to statement accessories, F&F will see you through the sunshine months and beyond. Their new-season looks play on all the top S/S ’16 trends. Think graphic striped co-ords paired with box-fresh sneakers for a cool off-duty vibe, and the elegant pyjamas-as-outerwear look (made super-hot by the A-list) in a classic jacket and trousers. Monochrome stripes ensure the look is both chic and wearable, while the soft, tactile fabric delivers the perfect sillouhette. Team with espadrilles for a relaxed, pared-back outfit that will ease you from day to night. Want to dress to impress? Up your game in an talking-point longline waistcoat with wide-leg trousers two-piece that will be sure to pack…

MAKE-UP TRENDS COME AND GO , but a flawless complexion remains the Holy Grail of the beauty world – hence our constant quest to find ever more innovative products. Which is exactly where Clarins’ brand new and very brilliant Energy, Repair and Detox Boosters come in. Designed to offer women and men fast and easy fixes in a made-to-measure manner, these three turbocharged formulas provide targeted solutions for every skin ailment. Is your complexion suffering as a result of exhaustion or overindulgence? Is it reacting badly to a harsh climate, even pollution? No problem! Simply pick the booster that targets the issue, add three to five drops of it to your regular cream, mask or foundation and reap the rewards, fast. Repeat this action for a day, a week, a…

CHANEL CRISTALLE EAU DE PARFUM, £52 One of Chanel’s driest perfumes, it avoids sticky florals, emphasising woods and elegant mosses. It’s perfect for every work scent wardrobe. GUERLAIN NAHEMA EAU DE PARFUM, £225 This is possibly the most assertive rose perfume ever made - massive, spicy and fiery - which is why it works equally as well on boys and girls. YSL NU, £77 Cardamom. Incense. Pepper. Sandalwood. Patchouli. It may be sold as a women's perfume, but Nu has always had the heart of a suntanned hunk. DIOR J’ADORE TOUCHE DE PARFUM, £70 Take the jasmine of the original J'Adore, put it over sandalwood, dilute in oil - rather than the usual alcohol - and you get an ideal accessory to a sleek evening suit. HERE’S A LITTLE SECRET…

CHARGRILLED SQUID WITH GRAPEFRUIT, HERBS & POMEGRANATE SEEDS Serves 4 Prep time: 20 mins Cooking time: 10 mins 500g baby squid, cleaned and sliced into rings Olive oil for drizzling 2 tsps pul biber chilli flakes 1 large grapefruit (I use ruby red) 20g mint, leaves roughly chopped 20g chives, snipped into 1cm strips 20g chervil (or coriander), leaves roughly chopped 150g pomegranate seeds Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper 1 Preheat a griddle pan or heavy-based frying pan over a medium-high heat. 2 Place the squid in a bowl, drizzle generously with olive oil, add the chilli flakes and a very generous seasoning of black pepper and mix well. 3 You'll need a sharp knife to peel the grapefruit. Cut off the top and base, then cut…

EMILY MADDICK Grazia’s executive features director There are a lot of people in this market right now, but Sara Pascoe hits the right chord for me. The topics she discusses are never more relevant than in this moment in time. She’s legit funny too – it left me wanting to hear lots more from her. EMILY PHILLIPS Grazia’s senior commissioning editor This being a special issue around gender, it is only right to look at the female experience in-depth, too, and Sara’s got it nailed. From a conversation with your boobs (‘Should I address you together, or as individuals?’), to genital embellishments (hello Vajazzle), on to good old-fashioned lady fantasies (blame EL James), this will keep you laughing – and informed – for days. MELISSA HENRY Grazia’s editor’s PA Sara…

VIVE LA FRANCE Marseilles hopes to do for French politics what House Of Cards has for American - lend the power-wrangling at the top tier a Shakespearean level of deception, human intrigue and climax.The estimable Gérard Depardieu managed to stay away from the booze long enough to nail the performance of Robert Taro, defending his 25-year title of Mayor of the French Port. Strong stuff, not for the faint of heart. Netflix from Friday WE’RE IN VEEP Veep is back and with it, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, never better than as President Selina Meyer. This could be the year Veep turns from waspish power comedy into a genuine prescience, as Hillary buffs the big chair at The White House. Let us hope she works with a slightly less ludicrous staff than Meyer,…

Sweetie darling, haven’t you heard? Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Jon Hamm, Jourdan Dunn, Joan Collins and Emma Bunton are just some of the names in the new Ab Fabfilm. They join Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders as Patsy and Edina return to our screens this July. Can. Not. Wait. READY FOR THE SUMMER party season? Nope, us neither. Luckily, the king of occasionwear, Matthew Williamson, has paired up with Debenhams on a line of superspangly, glam and glittery party dresses, perfect for long summer nights of shimmy-shaking. From £110, debenhams.com IS IT JUST US, or are A-listers all trying to out-squad each other? Just after Reese Witherspoon celebrated her birthday with just about everyone in Hollywood, Kate Hudson, Derek Blasberg and jewellery designer Jennifer Meyer threw a joint wedding-themed birthday…