The Observer Magazine

Aidan Turner is calling the shots The Irish actor played a hairy-chested heartthrob in Poldark and Rivals. Now he’s working his charm into roles far more devious, writes @TimLewi5 bit.ly/41osCIc

Nigel Slater’s kitchen diary: a sticky fig pudding to foil the fickleness of spring It might be lovely, sunny and warm at this time of year… but it might not be bit.ly/41nvZPD

Oscars 2026: the red carpet trends Strapless gowns, sugared almond shades and sparkling brooches were the style winners at the 98th Academy Awards bit.ly/47PiQ5B

Oscars 2026: the red carpet trends Strapless gowns, sugared almond shades and sparkling brooches were the style winners at the 98th Academy Awards bit.ly/47PiQ5B

Within a year of pitching Dragons’ Den, @perfecttednrg’s sales topped £1m every month. Or, if you prefer business vernacular, a “matcha-lot of money”. @TimLewi5 meets the matcha makers rising to fame and getting high on their own supply. bit.ly/4rBFxl1

Meet the matcha millionaires @perfecttednrg @TimLewi5 discovers how three Gen Zers got rich off lifestyle's biggest trend bit.ly/4rBFxl1

For decades Antarctica was visited only by scientists. Now the TikTok girlies have conquered the White Continent, and their reels are raising environmental concerns, writes @ArielleDomb bit.ly/4upJrjz

What’s on my mind: @tomlamont The writer’s first novel, Going Home, featured one of the best portrayals of a child in years. At home in London, he stares at his fridge, wondering what to call his next book bit.ly/40xSmBJ

✨ The Last Time, with @harry__lambert: ‘I speak to my parents every single day – it’s essential’ ✨ Read the full interview with Harry on our website: bit.ly/3OWeqmX

The Observer issue no. 12,222: Exodus from Dubai @GWhittell reports from a safe haven in the crossfires Featuring: The clever choice? @emmahaslett investigates genetic testing @IsabelColes on Netanyahu's plan to win re-election @RSylvester 1on Keir Starmer's Love Actually moment Plus: Hollywood drama: Wrexham give Chelsea a big scare Dot-to-dot in Observers needed @tanyagold1 on Liza Minelli in @obsnewreview @harry__lambert in @obsmagazine Pick up a copy today, available nationwide. Subscribe to get a copy of The Observer delivered right to your door every week - link in bio.

Meet @harry__lambert, man of styles The two Harrys – fashion stylist Lambert and pop star Styles – are redefining masculinity, one gender-fluid outfit at a time bit.ly/3OWeqmX

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Meet @harry__lambert, man of styles The two Harrys – fashion stylist Lambert and pop star Styles – are redefining masculinity, one gender-fluid outfit at a time bit.ly/3OWeqmX

Highlights from London fashion week autumn/winter 26 Celebrations at Erdem, Pony Kids at Simone Rocha, and a cameo appearance from the King bit.ly/4qVItZ6

Highlights from London fashion week autumn/winter 26 Celebrations at Erdem, Pony Kids at Simone Rocha, and a cameo appearance from the King bit.ly/4qVItZ6

Five London Fashion Week designers to watch. From dressing A$AP Rocky and Lizzo to producing pieces in inclusive sizes, we meet the new London talent championing thoughtful design. bit.ly/3OlmCNq

The whole world in my pocket. Even on a fairly ordinary day, the writer secrets about her person various buds, leaves, shells, pebbles… bit.ly/46imKDq

From inspiration to couture show: the journey of a Dior dress. Jonathan Anderson’s debut haute-couture show for Dior was a triumph. With each look taking hundreds of hours to make, we unpick what goes into making a dress. bit.ly/4rZ1gUu

We Love: fashion fixes for the week ahead. Designer totes, Savile Row comes to the high street and pearl encrusted trainers. bit.ly/4rY1qvd

Getting the measure of short drinks. Who’s got time for long drinks these days? A stiff cocktail will hit the spot. bit.ly/40rdiKo