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GQ Profiles Daft Punk for its May 2013 Issue

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As the anticipation for Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories grows, the duo has seen increased media coverage from various outlets. This is somewhat ironic considering most of the articles note the band’s reservedness and their reluctance t...

A$AP Rocky’s “Yacht Club” Photoshoot for GQ

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A$AP Rocky continues his escapades in the world of fashion, accordingly linking up with definitive men’s fashion publication GQ for a spread in May’s Robert Downey Jr.-covered issue. Here, GQ provides a behind-the-scenes look at the summe...

Beyoncé Named “Hottest Woman of the 21st Century” by GQ for 2013 February Issue

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It’s one thing to take home the crown of “hottest woman” for a year. It’s something quite different to stake your claim to an entire century. But such is the case with Beyoncé – having recently been bathed in that distin...

Tommy Ton Captures Florence Street Style at Pitti Uomo 2013 Fall

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With Pitti Uomo in full swing, noted street style photographer Tommy Ton has captured an assortment of dazzling menswear looks in Florence. As expected, ensembles run the gamut from traditional suiting in subdued and autumnal colors to more bold comb...

Beyoncé Covers GQ’s 2013 February “The 100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century” Issue

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In a move that upsets absolutely no one (except perhaps the newly post-pregnant), GQ chose none other than Beyoncé to grace the cover of their February 2013 issue. The star singer, who gave birth a little over a year ago, is at the top of GQ’s...

GQ Names Riccardo Tisci as its 2012 Designer of the Year

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GQ has bestowed the honor of Designer of the Year on 38-year-old wunderkind Riccardo Tisci – who has been lauded as both a saving grace and creative luminary for Givenchy. Playfully dubbing him the man who “got Kanye West to wear a skirt,...

Behind-the-Scenes of Rihanna’s GQ “Obsession of the Year” Photoshoot

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Following snagging the cover of GQ and a set of sultry images that left little to the imagination, we’re now privy to behind-the-scenes footage from Rihanna’s spread dubbed “Obsession of the Year.” Set to her song “Diamo...

Ocean-ography: An Interview with Frank Ocean

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While last year Frank Ocean earned a spot amongst GQ Magazine’s “Men of the Year” as their “Rookie of The Year,” his return to the list once again in 2012 comes as no surprise. The release of his sophomore album, channel...

GQ Names Rihanna Its “Obsession of the Year” in Latest Photo Feature

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After GQ’s December 2012 cover featuring Rihanna was unveiled yesterday, the publication today lets loose a few of the images from the editorial feature. Featuring the artist set against various monochromatic backdrops, Rihanna leaves little to...

Rihanna Undresses for the Cover of GQ’s 2012 December “Man of the Year” Issue

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Each December, GQ’s annual “Man of the Year” issue pays homage to the fairer sex by highlighting at least one female for a cover story in its year-end issue. This year is no different as a nearly nude Rihanna appears on one of the c...

Shepard Fairey Discusses How the “Hope” Poster Would Appear in 2012 Along with Redesigning The Rolling Stones

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Having first risen to prominence with his “Andre The Giant Has A Posse” sticker campaign in the late ’80s, renowned graphic design artist and South Carolina native Shepard Fairey has become a household name in recent years with the...

The 2012 Designer Pudseys for Children in Need

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The BBC’s Children in Need mascot has been given a makeover by a variety of influential tastemakers in the arts, music and fashion worlds. Curated by Love magazine editor Katie Grand, the unique 2012 Designer Pudsey Collection features contribu...

Jeremy Lin Graces the 2012 November Cover of GQ

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As we gear up for yet another intriguing NBA season chalk full of dynamic faces in new places, GQ has fanned the Linsanity flames by positioning newly acquired Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin on their November cover. Transformed from a Harvard...

Christian Louboutin Talks Sole

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Known primarily in the past for creating bespoke footwear for A-list celebrities, brides and other fashion-conscious females, Christian Louboutin has slowly over the years begun his foray into men’s footwear with a bevy of stylish pieces. Havin...

Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics Interns at GQ

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Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has a long list of accolades to his name. NBA champion, all-star and assists leader all come to mind. But following in the footsteps of a prior professional athlete — the out of favor NHL player Sean Avery...

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