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Style

Duran Lantink, wild boy

The bold Dutch designer has been given the freedom he deserves at Jean Paul Gaultier. Now, he’s running away from quarter-zip jumpers and towards hairy naked bodysuits as fast as he can.

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Backstage with Blawan

Wiser and now sober, producer and DJ Jamie Roberts is at a turning point in his career, swapping pounding techno for more conceptual listening. We caught up with the British legend ahead of his C2C festival debut.

Society

The final stop on the sunshine line

In the 2024 General Election, Jovan Owusu-Nepaul stood as the Labour candidate in Clacton in Essex. He was beaten by Nigel Farage. Two years on, as Reform UK threatens to overrun mainstream British politics, Jovan returns to the constituency with photographer Sarah Stedeford to ask: if this is the seat of the UK’s next Prime Minister, what can Clacton teach us?

Life

Why is this Yorkshire town the ketamine capital of Britain?

Barnsley is at the centre of soaring UK ketamine health problems, but nobody seems to be able to fully explain why. Fergal Kinney talked to some people with some answers, while photographer Nik Hartley visited the town one wintry day for an accompanying photo-essay.

Society

Discord in Nepal

Last autumn, disgruntled youths took to the streets of Nepal after years of government corruption and nepotism. Then, after successfully deposing the prime minister following two days of bloody protests, the “Gen Z Revolution” turned to Discord to find its next leader. Nepali photographer Chemi Dorje Lama was there as it all unfolded.

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Nothing Compares 2 Robyn

After escaping major label hell, the Swedish star delivered some of the greatest anthems of the 21st century. Now, she’s embracing radical attitudes – to love, parenthood and horniness.

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I’m with Sophia Stel

Vancouver musician Sophia Stel self-produced bittersweet electropop anthems in the same venue where she tended bar. Then she walked the runway in Paris and inked a deal with A24 Music. Now, she’s connecting with diehard lovesick fans across the world.

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