Max Williams

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Giannino Mayfair

Legendary Milanese restaurant Giannino has arrived in Mayfair

Giannino Mayfair marks the first opening of the legendary Giannino restaurant outside of its native Italy. With the Milanese restaurant dating back more than 120 years, class and quality are assured...

Published: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Ramla Ali at Coq d'Argent, London

Ramla Ali is ready to shake up the world

Vogue covers. Nike campaigns. Film biopics. Olympic gold...? Ramla Ali is set to become the new queen of world boxing – but her life outside the ring is even more extraordinary. We speak to a true trailblazer

Published: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Pablo Escobar

Pablo Escobar, a British spy, their shared son, and the missing millions

Here’s a pitch: the son of a teenage Pablo Escobar is adopted by the real-life James Bond. Except it really happened. Max Williams speaks to Roberto Sendoya Escobar about a life like no other

Published: Thursday 1st October 2020
Sebastiano Pigazzi

Sebastiano Pigazzi: "I remember crying for days"

We Are Who We Are actor Sebastiano Pigazzi on his acting inspirations, his aborted career as a poet, and his lost childhood pacifier in this latest Life / Style

Published: Monday 14th September 2020
Tom Ellis

Tom Ellis: Devil on the side of the angels

How does a child of the church end up playing the Devil? And can he help us escape the hell of 2020? Tom Ellis speaks to Max Williams about the war for the world’s soul

Published: Monday 7th September 2020
Lawrence Gomez

"When someone comes through my door, they leave their problems behind." Enter Papa L's Kitchen with Lawrence Gomez

He's worked at some of the biggest restaurants in London, and cooked for celebrities and royalty. Now Lawrence Gomez is returning to his roots with PAPA L’s KITCHEN – an African-fusion pop-up in West Brompton that serves up an eight-course tasting menu. Once you've tried it, you'll wish there were 18...

Published: Monday 31st August 2020

The Laundry is bringing the buzz to Brixton

The Laundry has quickly established a reputation for one of the best culinary spots in South London – and once you've spent a leisurely evening drinking cocktails on its terrace, the appeal is easy to understand

Published: Thursday 27th August 2020
Hugh Harris

Hugh Harris: "David Bowie left us so much treasure"

Ahead of his debut solo album, The Kooks guitarist Hugh Harris talks about visiting Dumbledore's grave with his daughter, the inspirational David Bowie and his idea for a inclusive members' club

Published: Friday 21st August 2020
Cameron Gellman

Cameron Gellman: "I speak Labrador Retriever"

Stargirl actor Cameron Gellman on the advice he'd give his younger self, learning from co-star Neil Jackson and the lost jacket that he misses from his wardrobe

Photographer: David Higgs | Grooming: Emily Zempel | Styling: Wilford Lenov

Published: Wednesday 19th August 2020
JP Cooper

JP Cooper: "I lost to SpongeBob SquarePants in a half marathon"

Musician JP Cooper on his second album, founding his own brewery and his favourite outfits in this latest Life / Style

Published: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Tom Hopper

Tom Hopper: "I have a pair of CK underpants that I can't throw away"

Handsome man and all-round unit, Tom Hopper would make you feel bad about yourself if he wasn't such a damn nice guy. We spoke to The Umbrella Academy star about modelling for Men's Health, his inspiration Arnold Schwarzenegger and his treasured Breitling watch

Published: Wednesday 29th July 2020
Scott Eastwood

Scott Eastwood: Made in America

He drives a pick-up truck. He shoots movies with a broken ankle. He prefers a Texan ranch to an LA mansion. Scott Eastwood is the least Hollywood of film stars – and a damn nice guy to boot

Published: Friday 24th July 2020

ZieZie: "I should ask my fans to recommend podcasts for me"

We spoke to Congolese rapper ZieZie about the contents of his phone. Be warned: you may well feel guilty that you're not nicer to your parents

Published: Friday 17th July 2020
Macca Wiles

Macca Wiles: "I had a rough time getting to where I’m at now"

Essex, Atlanta, London... Macca Wiles has enjoyed quite a journey, and it's only just getting started. We spoke to the 22-year-old rapper about his life and style

Published: Thursday 16th July 2020
Alex Aiono

Alex Aiono: "I’m a pretty open book"

Musician Alex Aiono talks about his debut album The Gospel At 23, his artistic inspirations and how his sister turned his T-shirt into a crop top

Published: Monday 13th July 2020
Tyler Barnhardt

Tyler Barnhardt: "One of my biggest inspirations is Matt Damon"

13 Reasons Why star Tyler Barnhardt on his need for a juicer, his love of an Apple Watch, and why Matt Damon is his acting inspiration

Published: Wednesday 1st July 2020
Lawrence Okolie vs Joshua Buatsi

"Best with girls? It’s open to interpretation..." Lawrence Okolie vs Joshua Buatsi

We sit down with two of Britain’s finest boxers to talk about their shared careers – and each other 

Published: Monday 29th June 2020
Boston Bun

On the phone: Boston Bun

French DJ Boston Bun takes us through the content of his phone in this exclusive interview. Expect a lot of dog photos. He has a very cute dog...

Published: Wednesday 17th June 2020
Tom Brittney

Tom Brittney: "Tom Hanks is one of the reasons I became an actor"

We speak to Tom Brittney about a career that's going places and a wardrobe that isn't (yet)... 

Published: Tuesday 16th June 2020
Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle is the hero Hollywood needs right now

Our cover star Don Cheadle discusses everything from drug use on Wall Street to black American heritage to Donald Trump

Published: Tuesday 9th June 2020