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24/12/2024

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23/12/2024

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19/12/2024

Unveiling our special Winter digital cover starring model Giacomo Cavalli, who captures the 1950s revival of trends through a timeless yet contemporary lens. Styled with an elegant blend of vintage aesthetics and modern interpretations, ready yourself for broad shoulders, high waistlines and fitted silhouettes.

Digital Winter issue is out now!

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18/12/2024

James Norton is on the go. With an ever-expanding resumé that crosses from screen to stage, and now from in front to behind the camera, the British multi-hyphenate is ready to continue his ascent to the bigger leagues. Famously known for portraying convicted felon Tommy Lee Royce in the BBC’s drama series, Happy Valley for nearly a decade, the 39-year-old finally finds himself in calmer waters. 

Currently starring in Netflix’s Joy, a film that portrays the ground-breaking journey of nurse Jean Purdy, scientist Robert Edwards and obstetrician Patrick Steptoe as they pioneer IVF in the 1960s and ‘70s. Deliberately shedding any preconceptions, the actor is purposefully pivoting from heavy, brooding characters that have defined much of his career.

“For me, it’s all about learning, new experiences and putting yourself out of your comfort zone,” explains Norton in the Winter issue of GLASS Man. “As soon as you know how to do one thing, it becomes familiar and comfortable. Lots of people will do a soap opera for their whole lives - that’s fine but it’s just not for me”. 

Continuing to shapeshift, his new venture is Rabbit Track Pictures, a production company founded by himself and Kitty Kaletsky.  “I love my job as an actor but you do get this false sense of importance, like ‘I’m an artist telling this story’. But I realised I was wearing the clothes which were chosen by someone else, saying lines written by someone else”.

Now, in the driving seat, this January he will release Playing Nice on ITVX, the first project created by his label. “I love being in a room and sitting with the development executives, script editors and writers, building a world. It feels like what we were doing as kids, but with structure. You’re suddenly not sitting improvising a den, you have the ability to build a castle”. With childhood dreams continuing to come true, Norton is a testament that creativity thrives when imagination meets conviction.  

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18/12/2024

Our final Glass cover star reveal is the American actor Kelsey Asbille. Known for her portrayal of Monica in the Paramount Network drama Yellowstone, Asbille’s work is defined by more than the grand, sweeping landscapes of the American West. In her latest role in Don’t Move, a Netflix film that debuted globally at number one, Asbille delves into a new level of emotional intimacy. She plays Iris, a woman fighting to escape the effects of a paralysing drug she has been injected with. Initially drawn to the project by the creative team, Asbille spoke to Glass in our winter issue—out this week—about her experience working with directors Adam Schindler and Brian Netto, as well as producer Sam Raimi, a genre master who offered her the role at the end of their first meeting. 

Having a strong team behind her proved vital, as Asbille relied on the directors to navigate the complexities of portraying paralysis on screen. “It had its challenges, both mentally and physically—depicting a character experiencing deep emotional turmoil while being so limited physically. I think it becomes about embracing contradictions,” she explains.

Despite the stark differences between Monica in Yellowstone and Iris in Don’t Move, Asbille’s preparation process remains consistent. “Both roles challenged me to dig deeper into what drives a person to keep going, even when the world feels like it’s against them. Adversity shapes who we are and how we deal with life, but Monica and Iris are not defined by their trauma.” In both projects, themes of loss and familial dynamics are central, further connecting the storylines despite their vastly different settings. “What ties them together is their humanity,” Asbille adds.

With anticipation building for the sixth season of Yellowstone, the spotlight on Kelsey Asbille is only getting brighter.

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18/12/2024

Celebrating a decade at the forefront of the Afrobeats scene, Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold stands as a testament to inner strength. His story begins with a perpetual cycle of rejections and the loss of his job, which led him to turn a random freestyle whilst stuck in traffic to his breakthrough hit single, Sade. What seemed like an overnight transformation was actually years in the making, and the artist he envisioned himself to be was finally coming together.

Now, with five studio albums in his repertoire, the 38-year-old musician is taking a moment to pause and reflect in the Winter issue of GLASS Man. “All I had was a dream. I was a young boy from Ikotun, Lagos. That’s where I grew up, where I am from. At that time, people didn’t dream like this. I had a dream despite not knowing how much better it could be,” he says. “I look back to the day I lost my job and the decision I made to give this thing that makes me so happy a chance. I am so grateful”.

Legacy is naturally a thing that plays on anyone’s mind. And for Adekunle Gold, who comes from Nigerian royalty, it is something he thinks about a lot. But he sights aren’t set on leaving behind materialism but just a singular message. “I want to be remembered for being the guy that was born with sickle cell and did it”.

Opening up about his diagnosis two years ago in his song, 5 Star, he wanted to use his platform as evidence to break past the stigmatisation the disease has. “A lot of people found ways to troll me, but that’s OK - I’m good. I am doing it for the child in me and the kids going through it right now”. Having recently established the Adekunle Gold Foundation that intends on providing medical help to those that need it, he is constantly looking beyond himself and at the future of those around him. And if our predictions are anything to go by, his legacy will be one shining in Gold.

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18/12/2024

Carla Tous and her insatiable energy for life is infectious. Arriving on set, stories in tow, and with questions even more so, the Spanish 23-year-old actor is spilling with youthful optimism and curiosity that is undeniably captivating. 
 
“Play me some music, give me a tap-dancing beat and I’ll do a show,” Tous quips when reflecting on her earliest encounters with performing, tracing her passion back to the plays she created with her brothers as a child. Her penchant for dance runs strong in every story she recounts in her teenage years, which she had to maintain as a hobby over a career in order to continue her high school studies. For Tous, finding equilibrium between her craft and her personal life remains a priority.

In her latest role as Gina in Dougal Wilson’s heart-warming Paddington in Peru, Tous’ appetite for challenge is evident. “It was my first time working outside Spain and in another language,” she tells Glass in the winter issue, out this week. “It changed my life.”

Relocating from Spain to the UK to film plunged Tous into a whirlwind experience, pushing her craft to new heights as she prepared her Peruvian accent. Yet her most valuable lessons came from observing her co-stars. “Working with artists like Antonio Banderas [Gina’s father, Hunter] was an incredible training,” she says.  “I would just literally take a chair, sit down on set and watch him [Banderas] work.”

This sense of awe is unsurprising, given Spain’s rich cultural heritage, which has been instrumental in shaping Tous’ artistic identity. She cites Pedro Almodóvar, Rosalía, and Dalí as key inspirations.

“My little self will be so proud of me and of everything that’s happening,” she reflects.

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18/12/2024

Thomas Brodie-Sangster is a fascinating, multifaceted presence, one whose quietude speaks volumes. His demeanour is so still, so composed, that it commands attention without him ever uttering a word. “It’s about figuring out the motivation behind that exterior,” the 34-year-old British actor tells Glass Man in the winter issue. 

Born in London in 1990, Brodie-Sangster first captured hearts in Love Actually (2003), where his heartfelt portrayal of a lovestruck young boy navigating the complexities of first love became unforgettable. Since then, his career has flourished, marked by standout roles in The Maze Runner franchise, Game of Thrones, and The Queen’s Gambit. His nuanced, understated performances have consistently drawn critical acclaim.

In the winter issue of Glass Man, Brodie-Sangster reflects on his return to the critically acclaimed BBC historical drama Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Based on Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels chronicling the life of Thomas Cromwell, the series returned this autumn after nine years. “We all came back together because we did it so well and really enjoyed it the first time.”

The series offers a rare kind of storytelling where silence speaks louder than words—an approach more often reserved for theatre than television. It’s a challenge Brodie-Sangster relishes. Reprising his role as Rafe Sadler, Cromwell’s secretary, he embodies the quiet intensity that has become his hallmark. 

Brodie-Sangster’s choice of roles is as exceptional as his approach to them. While he’s a familiar presence on our screens—his role in Love Actually a perennial Christmas favourite—it’s clear that he’s far from fully understood. “First impressions aren’t always right,” he says, a reminder that, much like his performances, there is always more to discover beneath the surface.

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18/12/2024

Valentino appoints Lim Yoona as its new Brand Ambassador.

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K-POP STAR Lim Yoona can add Brand Ambassador for Italian luxury fashion House Valentino to her already extensive and acclaimed list of titles. The actor, singer, philanthropist, and public figure, Kim Yoona, rose to fame as a member of K-pop group GIRLS’ GENERATION whose debut hit single Into The...

18/12/2024

Kickstarting our Winter issue is none other than British acting royalty, Gemma Arterton. From her unforgettable entry onto our screens in St. Trinian’s and then as Bond Girl Strawberry Fields in Quantum of Solace to more recently Sky’s Funny Woman, Arterton’s career is a masterclass in versatility and talent.

At 38, with BAFTA and Olivier nominations to her name, she’s proven herself a force both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Over the past decade, she’s been amplifying female voices through her production company, Rebel Park. 

Speaking to Glass in the issue, she pinpoints the flaws still in the film industry. “It’s easy to go for the most experienced option, but it’s important to give people their first chance, or step up, because with more experience you get better. Often the reason why women aren’t employed is because they don’t have as much experience as their male counterparts”. 

As someone who has flourished so quickly into a household name and been able to maintain her spot at the top, she is now embarking on a chapter as a producer that is led by taking risks. Though they may not seem big, the lack of films that boast a female lead ensemble is something she wishes to address. “I don’t want to make something that can be compared to or copy something because it works,” she explains. “I have a list of actresses I’d love to work with. Usually there’s one lead actress role, but wouldn’t it be great if we could all work together, like Ruth Wilson and Felicity Jones who I love as well. We all grew up in the industry together” It’s an uplifting message of support that resonates deeply, no matter the industry. 

The issue will hit stands at the end of the week - head to our stockists page to find a store near you, or visit our app to download a digital copy.

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17/12/2024

Stefano and Enrico Berretti talk to Glass about brotherhood, lyricism and soulful optimism.

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LONG has underground music served as a much parodied and despised character study of a socially diverse universe shaped by cliches (we all know one – or two, even). But one duo who are putting their own spin on it are electronic-urban provocateurs Bro Berri – composed of Stefano and Enrico Berre...

17/12/2024

Glass Luxury Fashion Gift Guide for Him 2024.

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WITH just over a week until Christmas Day, GLASS has found the best bits across fashion to get the man in your life - from cozy knits to embroidered jackets and winter coats. Vivienne Westwood - Highlander Vest £485 - Buy here Robyn Lynch - Blue Oversized Cable Knit Cardigan £580 - Buy here Tekla

17/12/2024

Glass Luxury Fashion Gift Guide for Her 2024.

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IF YOU like us are scrambling to find the perfect gift for her, then GLASS has you covered. From statement tops that will last a lifetime to handbags that will keep you on trend, we have uncovered the best buys. Vivienne Westwood - Sunday Corset in Lochcarron of Scotland tartan wool £1,280 - Buy he...

17/12/2024

Between timelessness and conservatism, Milan’s Palazzo Reale welcomes Ugo Mulas retrospective.

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MILAN, ITALY - “Ugo Mulas, The Process of Photography” is an extensive and detailed retrospective showcasing the work of one of Milan’s most revered artists, born in 1928 and passed in 1973, currently at Palazzo Reale from until February 2025. A reinterpretation of the work of the great photog...

16/12/2024

An ode to the ’60s: Huishan Zhang presents his Pre-Fall 2025 collection.

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ESTABLISHED in 2011 by Chinese-born, London-based designer Huishan Zhang, his namesake brand has been synonyms with luxury and contemporary richness since it launched. And for the Pre-Fall 2025 collection, the chic aesthetic continues as we see a exploration of tension between refined elegance and y...

16/12/2024

Inside Hugo Marchand’s pursuit of expression.

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Between coming of age and pushing the edge, the winsome artist and étoile at the Paris Opera Ballet is at the peak of his stride. As he prepares to debut in Nureyev’s Nutcracker at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala – alongside the company’s Principal dancer Alice Mariani — Glass recounts the joys...

16/12/2024

ECCO.kollektive joins forces with Louis-Gabriel Nouchi on a fuss-free collection.

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ECCO.kollektive partners with rising star French designer Louis-Gabriel Nouchi for the spring-summer 2025 collection, which spans footwear, ready-to-wear, and accessories. Nouchi is part of the fifth intake of designers to join the collaborative project. Contributing talents are invited to merge the...