Table of contents for Issue 735 in Grazia

GIVEN WHAT A MESS we’re making of politics right now, it’s easy to forget there are some brilliant things about Britain; not least our cutting-edge design. This issue is dedicated to the talented people working in fashion, beauty and interiors – stimulating our economy, yes, but also just making beautiful things. My favourite? Heritage brand Smythson has been given a stylish makeover; check out their new Half Moon bag for evidence. We’re also celebrating another Great British brand: the Beckhams. On the eve of their 20th wedding anniversary, Jane Mulkerrins speaks to those who have played a part in the making of a mega-couple and asks why we’re still so fascinated. @hattie_brett / feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk…

“Let’s not play party politics over violence against women” Last week, Mark Field was suspended as a Foreign Office minister after he was filmed manhandling a female climate-change protestor at a banquet. Footage showed the Tory MP shoving the woman against a pillar, before grabbing her by the neck and marching her out of the event. Amid outrage at his actions – as Grazia went to press, police were looking into the incident and Field had apologised, saying he reacted ‘instinctively’ – some of his supporters argued that his actions were justified. These are turbulent political times. But surely we can all agree that violence against women should be condemned, whatever your politics.…

1. New in HIMESH PATEL Star of Yesterday, which we predict will be the film of the summer. We inadvertently had supper with him and can confirm: he’s charming. 2. New in HOPE SOLO Wherever you stand on the perceived sexism of the BBC’s all-female World Cup commentary team, you can’t argue with Hope Solo’s excellent name, or eyebrow game. 3. New in SUSIE WOKOMA Foul-mouthed furiously funny sidekick to DI Rabbit on Channel 4’s Year Of The Rabbit. We think it’s great. Not all critics agree. What do they know? 4. Up CARDI B Twerked so violently in concert last week, she tore her multicoloured Dior jumpsuit. Our fave on-stage wardrobe malfunction since Lenny Kravitz (google it, thank us later). 5. New in THE SOPHIE TURNER/ BOY GEORGE MASH-UP…

PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK WHEN MODEL IRINA Shayk posted her first post-split Instagram picture; a striking photo of her in a black swimsuit, standing alone in a tranquil Icelandic waterfall, it presented an image of reflection and calm. But a lot can happen in a week – especially in the A-list world. It’s now emerged that Irina and Bradley Cooper are bracing themselves for the custody battle over their two-year-old daughter, Lea. Following the couple’s split (after four years together and months of speculation over his friendship with A Star Is Born’s Lady Gaga), model Irina flew to Europe for work, appearing in shows in Florence and Milan. She then returned to New York to hammer out a co-parenting strategy. Meanwhile, Bradley spent Father’s Day with Lea in Los Angeles before flying…

THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE found herself at at the centre of royal gossip back in the spring, after falling out with close family friend Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley. And while last week it was ‘duty first’ as Kate put on a brave face while attending Royal Ascot with Prince William, behind the scenes the true extent of that rift was being played out. Circles in Norfolk – where William and Kate’s house Anmer Hall is close to Rose’s sprawling estate Houghton Hall – say the Marchioness is feeling ‘isolated’ after the public altercation. While the full details of the alleged disagreement have not been revealed, it was reported in March that Kate had begun to ‘phase out’ Rose, 35, from her circle of confidantes in Norfolk, the set…

PHOTOS : GETTY IMAGES, SHUTTERSTOCK HANDS UP if you have a fridge covered with invitations and an iPhone calendar that’s dotty with festivals and garden parties? Yes, the summer season has started. You might not be the Queen in duck-egg blue at Royal Ascot, or one of the preternaturally gorgeous at the Cartier Queen’s Cup polo in Windsor Great Park, but there will be sporting events, christenings and weddings coming at you from all angles. This probably means your lunch breaks are currently dedicated to either trying to find a race-day hat that doesn’t make you want to put a paper bag over your head and something – anything! – to keep you dry at Glastonbury. First, don’t panic. Second, consult our guide for how to do event dressing the…

FREE YOUR SPIRIT FEELING EMPOWERED , confident, playful and cool is no more than a spritz away, thanks to new scent Amo Ferragamo Flowerful, by iconic Italian brand Salvatore Ferragamo. The fresh, fruity fragrance blends Italian bitter notes – which fans of the original Amo adore – with peony and jasmine florals and juicy fruits like blackcurrant and lemon. It’s a heady mix that’s mood-boosting and energising, sensual and sophisticated – just like face-of-the-fragrance Suki Waterhouse. And just like Suki, Amo Ferragamo Flowerful embodies an independent spirit. Summer scent sorted!…

SO VIVID IS THE world of provocative Parisian glamour that Carine Roitfeld has conjured over the past 30 years that you might imagine she spends her evenings doing something deliciously, ridiculously French. Like reading Balzac in her lingerie. Or canoodling with a lover in a Left Bank café. Mais non, you are more likely to find Carine in bed with a glass of wine, watching Netflix. ‘Netflix is my new best friend. It’s terrible how addictive it can be,’ she says. ‘I always have a crush on the actors. I have so many in the past year you can’t imagine; I’m not very faithful, my crush always changing,’ she adds with a flash of the devilish humour that runs through her work and conversation. Currently in Florence, she can’t get…

PHOTOS: JAMIE MORGAN, GETTY, SHUTTERSTOCK.FARFETCH: FARFETCH.COM. JIMMY CHOO X ASHLEY WILLIAMS: JIMMYCHOO.COMFROM 28 JUNE. SAINT LAURENT: YSL.COM/GB/RIVE-DROITE Take style lessons from the glorious late Gloria Vanderbilt. ‘There is nothing wrong with a little mystery, is there?’ Dress for the creative you. Farfetch has launched a collection of Walter Van Beirendonck archive pieces. Shop with Neneh Cherry. The singer-songwriter has curated an exclusive edit for matchesfashion.com. Say oui to Saint Laurent Rive Droite. The Parisian maison’s new branded collection spans everything from condoms to coasters – from a fiver. Get happy feet. Jimmy Choo’s collab with Ashley Williams is a guaranteed dopamine hit. Put some POW into the pink dress. RiRi shows you how it’s done.…

RICCARDO TISCI , BURBERRY ‘British fashion is about supporting individuality and diversity. This is something I have championed since I started out, and strive to continue. Fashion should have no barriers.’ JONATHAN ANDERSON, JW ANDERSON ‘British style still has a playful edge that is missing in some other countries. It can be a bit crazy, a bit “off”. There is a great sense of humour but it’s grown up.’ FRAN STRINGER, PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND ‘British fashion now is more mindful. It’s not about being perfect models of sustainability, but being honest about wanting to get there, and understanding what we need to do to move in the right direction.’ ASHISH GUPTA ‘We should be rethinking our modes of creation and consumption. It’s vital to align our belief systems with our…

LONG BEFORE STEVE JOBS there was Frank Smythson. A silversmith and ‘inventor of novelties’, his ingenious designs made the lives of worldly, sophisticated types a little easier at the turn of the 20th century. Travel bags that could transform into footstools, handbags that doubled as silk-lined muffs, and revolutionary portable ‘Panama’ diaries, these were the smart watches and wireless headphones of their day. But in recent years, Smythson’s reputation has been as a less visionary, more charming, if a little dusty, heritage brand. Sure, you couldn’t dispute its luxury credentials (including royal warrants for the Queen) and it was still the place to go for a diary, but it wasn’t a brand you necessarily got excited about. But now Smythson is entering a fresh era, with a new creative director…

PHOTOS: MARCO VITTUR. GUERLAIN: FEELUNIQUE.COM. MILK MAKEUP: CULTBEAUTY.CO.UK.NARS: NARSCOSMETICS.CO.UK. RIMMEL: SUPERDRUG.COM. SMASHBOX: SMASHBOX.CO.UK. TOM FORD: TOMFORD.CO.UK Joely Walker, health & beauty director, on what she’s loving this week... Copious cups of tea, the royals and rosy cheeks – blusher and Blighty go hand-in-hand historically. So, in celebration of our British issue, I’ve been busy in the blush department, swiping and swatching the latest formulas to find the ultimate cheek pick-me-ups. Partial to powder? I’ve got you. Gel more your vibe? No problem. Blush this way... The glossiest of the group, Milk Makeup Glow Oil Lip + Cheek in Astro, £12, delivers a dewy shine with punchy pigments that don’t slip and slide. This plum tone is incredible on olive and dark skin. Fans of NARS’ cult classic Orgasm blush should…

PHOTO: GIANANDREA TRAINA AS YOU KNOW, Japan does most things impeccably: train travel, denim, stationery, ceramics, packed lunches, gardening, tea, tuna. The list goes on and definitely includes snacking. Earlier this year, I had my mind repeatedly blown by the great Japanese tradition of conbini: convenience stores. Until then, the 7-Eleven was the place my mum finally relented and bought me a Push Pop (a sticky little lollipop that retracted and had to be pushed back out by the person eating it – an incompetent child – to be enjoyed). I made such a travesty of the Push Pop and of my thumb and of everything my thumb touched that I was never allowed a Push Pop again and – in truth – never wanted one anyway. Generally speaking, pops…

NOBODY CAN ACCUSE Kate Nash of not talking the talk when it comes to her ghastly experiences in the music industry. In her exhaustive, disorderly, impactful documentary, Underestimate The Girl, she says, ‘I’m not going to sweeten this for anyone. Sometimes it’s too hard to keep battling all these wankers.’ Kate Nash was thrown out of the late ’00s MySpace boom, when anyone with 1,000+ ‘friends’ was ushered through the door of major labels. Then a waitress at Nando’s, she had a hit in waiting, Foundations, the opening chords of which are now indistinguishable from repeats of The Inbetweeners. Sold on her Lily Allen-ish estuary delivery and spiky couplets, her debut album sold a million copies. She was promptly dropped by her record company after attempting a heavier sound and…

ASK THE EXPERT How to pull off a (non-stressful) picnic Rosie Birkett, food writer and author of The Joyful Home Cook Thankfully, in summer we’re let off as cooks, as we have so many gorgeous ingredients – juicy tomatoes, peaches, ripe veg and fresh herbs – that we can keep things simple. That said, a bit of prep goes a long way, and you can make your life easier by spending a couple of hours getting stuff ready. You need food that’s easily transported in tubs. Roast a chicken and strip off the meat to eat cold. I love a potato salad for a picnic, with mustard in the mayonnaise-based dressing, as well as herbs, chopped gherkins and spring onion. Mixed grain and pulse salads are a winner too; start…

PARENTAL POTENTIAL Having read Why women need to wise up to the pension penalty (17 June), I feel people need to be careful about comments such as ‘having a career in marketing and being a mum doesn’t work unless you find the most amazing employer’. Many mums-to-be hold limiting beliefs about what’s possible career-wise and this fosters the sense that we have to choose – be a mum or have a career. There are amazing employers out there. And plenty of average ones where brilliant mums are thriving. Some firms even hire parental coaches to support both men and women through the parental transition. Because it’s not just women who become parents and want to balance a happy home life with a successful career. Roxanne FLEX APPEAL Do you work…

I’VE IDENTIFIED A new species of man. It happened after this guy I vaguely know started sliding into my Instagram DMs. He’s hot and I’m me (a terrible flirt who’s been in a relationship for so long she can be naive when it comes to managing the dynamics of modern intergender interaction), so I indulge it (or, more accurately: ‘enjoy it’) at first. In my defence, he’s hot… SORRY, I mean: connected to a real-life friendship group. I assumed he’d feel socially accountable enough to not massively cross any boundaries, anything that could render things mega-awks when our paths crossed IRL (which they do, at least once a month). And anyway, I knew I could handle this! I’d been very clear, very early on, that I’m with someone; plus my…

PHOTOS: misguided.co.uk, instagram/@brown.elle MISSGUIDED IS NOW selling a bikini for £1. That’s less than this copy of Grazia cost you, less than a bus fare, less than a takeaway latte. It hardly needs pointing out that clothing that costs a quid isn’t made to endure. It’s as disposable as a Love Island relationship – the show where this bikini is being advertised; in the ad breaks and on a former contestant. And while Missguided is by no means the only brand peddling cynical, lightning-fast ‘fashion’, this is the outrageous apex of the movement. ‘Missguided’s £1 bikini was invented to give me a nervous breakdown,’ says Lucy Siegle, author of To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing Out The World? ‘Clothing is a durable good – so you have to make garments…

IN 2017, ORE OGUNBIYI published ‘A letter to my fresher self ’ in Varsity, the student newspaper of the University of Cambridge. In it, she detailed how her race had defined her years there: how she’d often been the only black girl in the room; how her housemates had insisted on smelling and touching her braids; how boys had told her she was ‘fit for a black girl’; how she’d been referred to as ‘defensive and angry’. The list goes on. Today, meeting Ore and her friend and fellow alumna Chelsea Kwakye – who’ve both recently turned 22 – is enough to make anyone feel like an underachiever. The pair were so prolific as president and vice president of the university’s African-Caribbean Society (ACS) – organising mentoring schemes, an access…

EDINBURGH STRATHBERRY This Edinburgh bag brand got the surprise of its life in December 2017. It was the Duchess of Sussex’s first official outing after the announcement of her engagement to Prince Harry, and she was carrying their burgundy Midi Tote. LONDON MARGARET HOWELL The designer grew up in post-war Britain, sewing as a child then studying Fine Art at Goldsmiths. She has a devoted following in Japan, but those silk scarves, placket shirts and utility jackets are British to the bone. LONDON ALIGHIERI Their hoop earrings, chokers and pendants are currently burning a hole in many a fashion ed’s virtual basket. The collection, by Rosh Mahtani, is inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy and each piece relates to one of his poems. NOTTINGHAM SUNSPEL Founded in 1860, it’s credited…

THE SLOANE The Sloane Ranger is a rare breed. Her tribe dates back to Chelsea in the mid-’80s and, decades later, she’s still making signet rings, oversized blazers, pie-crust-collar blouses and horsebit loafers look sleek instead of stuffy. Princess Di is the ultimate muse, but Alexa Chung’s way with a ruffled collar is mighty tempting for these times, too. SIXTIES IT GIRL London in the ’60s was a pretty fun place to be. The ‘youthquake’ was in full swing; the now-iconic designer Mary Quant was trading out of a shop on King’s Road; and hemlines were shorter than short. Nothing sums up the decade of youthful irreverence quite like a floral minidress. Flower power, indeed. THE PUNK She’s the most outspoken designer-activist on the London Fashion Week calendar – using…

Finding your yoga type… I DON’T GO TO CHURCH and I don’t follow a religion as such. However, if there is something I believe in, then it’s yoga and I’m more likely to take advice from a yoga teacher than a priest. I’m not the only one – the practice of yoga, which started 5,000 years ago, is a global phenomenon. You can’t walk down a city street these days without passing someone scuttling to or from a yoga class – you can spot us by our patterned leggings and a yoga mat on our backs. But modern clichés aside, the reason we hear so much about yoga is because it genuinely changes people’s lives. Don’t believe me? Here’s my story. The first time I tried yoga, I hated it.…

Makes 2 INGREDIENTS 200ml double cream 6-10 strawberries, hulled and halved 4 slices of brioche METHOD 1. Whip the cream to stiff peaks. 2. Spread the whipped cream thickly on all four slices of bread. 3. On two of the slices, arrange the strawberry halves, tessellating as much as nature will allow for maximum coverage. 4. Place the other two slices on top to make two sandwiches. 5. Cut them in half to serve. An ambrosial twist In the spirit of the 7-Eleven’s custard obsession, replace half the cream with custard. The thicker and wobblier the custard the better – although, if it all oozes out, you’ll find it’s no great hardship to mop it back up again. Just make each sandwich as above but with whipped cream on one…

MISSING AND MISSED I was saddened by ‘My friend Claudia wasn’t treated as a missing person, but as a woman of loose morals’ (24 June). Not only that she is still missing, but her character was tainted by the media, which looks for the development of a story beyond someone who is missing. Because Claudia was falsely portrayed as having loose morals, her case was not given the urgency it should have been. I have a cousin who has been missing for 13 years. I don’t know if he’s dead or alive. All we want to do is bring him home, because every day is like a living hell. There is no resolution to enable us all to move on. My heart goes out to Claudia’s family and friends. Abigail…

LARQ WATER BOTTLES Cleans the water within it. Cleans itself. Sometimes, the future does actually deliver. BIRKENSTOCKS + SOCKS The dream airport combination, now doable even when you’re home. THE FLAMINGO INSTAGRAM POSE In which, one foot is placed, coquettishly, against the other calf or thigh. THIS DRESS By Masscob, which I may just wear anyway, even if this summer is never warm enough to justify it. GLOSSIER BROW FLICK They do know what they’re doing with brows, no question. PHOTOS: INSTAGRAM/WINNIEHARLOW…

When I think of my relationship with Karl I feel very privileged and lucky. It was overwhelming to watch his creative process and the way it was all organised to perfection. He loved his work just as other people loved their holidays. And he was a creative genius to whom, like Mozart, incredible abilities just came naturally. I’ll never forget driving to Deauville to shoot my first Chanel campaign photographed by Karl. I remember us bonding over the fact that we were the only two people full of energy at 3am. In his case, he was always full of energy; I was just full of adrenaline, loving every second of working with him. He knew how to have fun and make others smile. For instance, on another campaign shoot we…

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES THE STREET STYLE set aren’t known for being wallflowers when it comes to getting dressed. Their outfits are all about shouty colours and larger-than-life patterns, and very much subscribe to the ‘more is more’ school of thought. Right? Kind of. You see, change was afoot at the latest round of menswear shows in Milan. The city is usually known for its la dolce vita approach to apparel – stilettos! Blow-dries! Movie-star sunglasses! – but the assembled ladies were, whisper it, almost pared-back in appearance, the shoes were practically invisible (a black brogue here, a white strappy sandal there) and there was a lot of cream, beige and black on the front rows. All this paved the way for what we’re calling the ‘offset accessory’. It’s a flourish…

IT WAS JUST nine weeks ago that Gwyneth Paltrow made a very public display of unity with Chris Martin’s girlfriend Dakota Johnson, when they appeared together in a photo posted on a friend’s Instagram account. It was the first nod that they’d become a part of one another’s lives and also ended months of speculation that they didn’t get on. Last week, however, the story took a very different turn. It was reported that Chris, 42, and Dakota, 29, had split up. While at the time of going to press neither party had confirmed it, Grazia has learned that Dakota and Chris have, in recent weeks, struggled with ongoing issues. This apparently isn’t helped by the constant presence of Gwyneth. ‘Chris and Dakota hit a stumbling block in their relationship…

The return of The Hills was huge news for me. A decade ago, I was mesmerised by every  episode – from Heidi Montag’s rubbish internship (‘I didn’t realise I’d be stuffing Montag's she pouted on day one) to that finale Ln which the cameras pulled back to show the cast standing on a set, rather than a real street (yes, I’m still annoyed). The news of the reboot had me settling in to rewatch the original. But about 10 minutes into the first season, I realised the sensation I was feeling was not cosy nostalgia – it was boredom. The Hills was one of the first constructed-reality shows and, compared with today’s TV, it’s… slow. Few and painfully far between were the episodes where something exciting happened (‘You Know What…

Labour MP Rachel Reeves explains why she is calling for even more companies to reveal if they pay men more than women ‘Businesses should say exactly what they’re doing to close their gender pay gap’ “2019 marks 100 years since the first woman – Nancy Astor – took a seat in Parliament, and this month marks 90 years since Margaret Bondfield became the first female cabinet minister. Writing my book, Women In Westminster, made me recognise the progress we’ve made, but also realise how far we still have to go. Closing the gender pay gap, stopping sexual harassment and tackling domestic abuse are all issues we need to carry on fighting for, like women did before us. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES ‘We need to keep fighting, like so many women before…

PHOTO (POSED BY MODELS): STOCKSY.. *NAME HAS BEEN CHANGED DURING MY DAD’S SPEECH at my wedding in 2011, he made a joke about wanting to be a grandfather, which finished with the words ‘...so get on with it!’ But I didn’t get on with it. Which is how, seven years later, I found myself in a gynaecologist’s office being asked if I had ever considered freezing my eggs. When I got married, I felt like I had all the time in the world. I was just starting my career as a journalist; my husband and I couldn’t afford a baby, and neither did we want one. We were keen to enjoy being in London – and needed to work hard to make it viable to live in such an expensive…

INTRODUCING YOUR WARM WEATHER WARDROBE HEROES : Grazia’s fashion team have chosen their favourite dresses and jumpsuits at John Lewis & Partners to help you have the most stylish summer yet. All our picks have simple, easy silhouettes, perfect for looking chic while staying cool. Already a hit with the influencer set, AND/OR’s new collaboration with Ibizan concept store La Galeria Elefante looks as good for day as it does after dark. This gorgeous floaty maxidress, for example, is the ultimate boho dream. Or channel the same ease with a versatile jumpsuit. We’ve fallen for this Kin caramel version which can be dressed up for an event, or worn as a low-key nod to the utility trend. Finally, don’t forget prints – we’re loving the ditsy florals as seen on…

Next-level jewellery Leave multi-piercings and anklets to the amateurs. If Rosh Mahtani’s new jewellery-meets-clothing collection Alighieri Atelier is anything to go by, gold chain bralettes and pearl camis are next on the wish list for the magpies among us. From £750, alighieri.co.uk ARMED AND GLAMOROUS Celine’s C bag is a neat, boxy little classic inspired by the archives. It’s a big hit with the A-list, so much so we’re tempted to call it an It bag, only it’s far too chic for that. From £1,800, celine.com ALL A-FLUTTER This wedding season, allow us to suggest a chicer (and more effective) cooling alternative to wafting your invite: a fan. & Other Stories has joined forces with fashion insider fave Fern Fans for a beautiful limited-edition collection. From £50, stories.com VINTAGE MADE…

NEW LEGGING ALERT We/Me is my latest leggings obsession – super-soft, with block graphics. My pick? The Exhale pair in blue, pink and grey. £110, net-a-porter.com YOGA TO GO Lifeforme yoga mats are a favourite with yoga teachers for their unbelievable grip and biodegradability. The travel one is perfect for carrying to class. £85, lifeforme.com LET US SPRAY The Spritz Wellness Yoga Mat Spray is a cocktail of anti-viral tea tree oil and lavender – essential if using a communal mat. £19, spritzwellness.com PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. NICOLECROFTYOGA.COM, ALIGNEDWITH.COM…

CONTEMPORARY BRITISH homeware design is not dominated by huge powerhouse companies such as those found in Italy and Scandinavia. Instead, it’s a mix of smaller designer-makers and star designers working independently, or for big brands. They are creating furniture, accessories and lighting that range from cutting-edge to those that have a splash of quirkiness. Often batch-made or handmade, these pieces elevate any space...…

Catch Up On Dead To Me The utterly wonderful Christina Applegate (Rachel’s hideous sister Amy in Friends , for beginners) joins the panoply of wry modern comedies about dead partners that also numbers the failsafe Mum and After Life . It might even be the best. Netflix, now Watch Live Glastonbury It’s that time of year when, once more, you don’t have to get your wellies wet in order to catch the finest festival on the planet, live from Somerset’s most famous farm, now with added Janet Jackson and Kylie Minogue. The major pull should be Stormzy’s Friday night headliner set, the crowning ceremony of grime’s valiant mainstream ascendancy. That and Better The Devil You Know , obvs. BBC Two and Four, Friday-Monday Wallow in London Kills In an unusual…

As soon as I walk through the door I’m greeted, or jumped on, by my little dog Mick. So the first thing I have to do is give him attention. That normally involves taking him for a walk. I’m one of those people who, the minute they get in their house, can’t wear their normal clothes. I have to get into my cosies. Even if that’s a onesie. It depends on the weather. But I’m all about taking my shoes off and getting comfortable, putting on my slippers. For me, my home is really my safe space. I have a really deep sofa that has space for me, my dog and my friends, everybody. I find it really hard to sit still, so I’m always doing something around the house.…