We spoke to the affable Chris Gove – CEO and founder of Percival – on what it takes to be successful in menswear. From going too far into the ‘funny side’ of marketing to creating clothes that men actually wear, and questioning whether he has the right traits to be a global CEO, his is a refreshing perspective…

Max Porter has a way with words. Best known for his own Booker Prize-longlisted novels Grief Is the Thing with Feathers and Lanny, the Bath-based author is currently chairing the 2025 International Booker Prize judging panel. We took the opportunity to ask about the books that shaped him, the poetry he can’t live without, and why he’s rarely more than a few feet from a novel.

As the founder of eyewear brand MONC, Freddie Elborne naturally has great style and taste – something that extends to travel and restaurants too. Here, we asked him to share his favourite destinations, brands, hotspots and more…

LA-based British designer Jake Arnold is known for blending timeless sophistication and lived-in comfort – a mix that’s made him a go-to for A-list clients and industry insiders alike. Embracing rich textures, warm colour palettes and bespoke detailing, his spaces are masterclasses in modern luxury. Here, we sat down with him to find out where he gathers creative inspiration, how he approaches each project and which pieces he believes every home should have.

Jordon Ezra King cut his teeth at Mob Kitchen and is now a fully fledged man of the world. We first noticed him doling out top-tier recommendations for restaurants in Rome, and were left wanting more. Lucky for us, he’s just created a menu for the Standard hotel in King’s Cross – which is where we tapped him up for a few more killer recs across food, menswear and beyond…

You might have seen them gracing our Instagram and TikTok, but do you really know them? To put that right, we've rounded up some of the men who feature at SL HQ... stay tuned for more to come.

For decades now, Lenny Kravitz has been one of the coolest and most stylish men on the planet. Even if you hadn’t noticed, YSL Beauty had – making him the face of its Y fragrance line five years ago. On the occasion of a new scent release, the rocker sat down with us to talk world-class style, life philosophies and his undying hunger for more…

Danny Dyer is becoming a British institution. From acting the hard man in EastEnders to chasing them down in Britain’s Hardest Men, there have been some left turns along the way: discovering links to royalty, and recently some roles that have sharpened his image as a serious actor. We caught up with him to talk fish ’n’ chip rituals, TV pranks and family…