Frances Hedges

Samuel Ross: “Art, design, fashion… I love it all”
The polymath and artistic director of London Design Biennale shares his bold vision for the British creative industries

How to transform your home with clever use of colour
Expert tips from Lick’s director of interior design Tash Bradley

The most beautiful home libraries in Britain
Inspiration for displaying your books in style

The millinery styles to try this summer
Elegant headpieces for a day at the races

Join Harper’s Bazaar at our International Women’s Day gala dinner
Hear from a series of inspiring women during an intimate event at the Corinthia London

The 10 best afternoon teas in London
From scones and a perfect brew to sandwiches and cakes, this is where to go in the capital for the quintessential English treat

“I love objects that tell a story”: Bethan Laura Wood on elevating the everyday
Ahead of her presentation at the Design Museum, the designer and artist shares an insight into her unique practice

Mickalene Thomas: “I want to be impactful, inspiring and powerful”
The artist reveals the inspirations behind her life-affirming works, on show at the Hayward Gallery

Funny girl: Ashley Park on film, fashion and female friendship
With starring roles in hit comedies, from Emily in Paris and Beef to Mean Girls the musical, Ashley Park shines brightly on both stage and screen

Rachel Reeves is ready to become Britain’s first female chancellor and rewrite history
Women’s work in the field of economics has been underappreciated and even erased, and the politician is on a mission to change this

How to build a tech business into a successful brand
Sarah Friar, the CEO of Nextdoor, on the power of combining data and community

Can you train your brain for work success?
Natalia Ramsden, an organisational psychologist turned executive coach, shares her top cognition hacks

The Awards issue: Gugu Mbatha-Raw
As an ambassador for UNHCR, the actress combines her flourishing career on stage and screen with advocacy for the rights of displaced people worldwide

“You have to give people extra touches they didn’t know they needed”: how to build a brand from scratch
Chloë Luxton, the founder of Wiltshire-based beauty company Bramley, shares her tips for success

Sophie Chandauka: “As Black women, we need to be in spaces where we can’t be ignored”
The founder of the Black British Business Awards on pushing for representation at the highest levels

What to see at PAD London
Our pick of pieces by women artists and designers at this year’s fair

Nicky and Simone Zimmermann on how to conquer the fashion industry
The sisters share the secrets behind the success of Australia’s first billion-dollar clothing label

Higher Plane: Marina Abramović
Marina Abramović has made it her life’s mission to test the limits of human endurance in the service of art. Still a creative force in her eighth decade, with ventures into opera, film and virtual reality under her belt, the performance artist is now preparing to break yet more boundaries as the first-ever woman to have a solo show in the Royal Academy’s main galleries. She tells Frances Hedges why she’ll never stop striving to be original

“There’s no such thing as over-communication”: the fashion industry is changing – and Alison Loehnis is leading the charge
The Yoox Net-A-Porter executive on championing the little things, and how she balances head and heart

Female leaders in advertising are more important than ever
The Women in Advertising and Communications Leadership group is advocating for gender parity at the highest echelons of the industry, hoping to change not just the way we consume – but the way we think and behave

Jessica Ennis-Hill: “I want to help more women understand their bodies”
The athlete-turned-entrepreneur on her innovative women’s-health app, Jennis

The future of British women’s tennis looks bright
We meet three talented emerging players who share a commitment to skill, style and sustainability

The Young V&A is launching soon: here's what to expect
The highly anticipated Young V&A (the new and reimagined version of the V&A Museum of Childhood) is finally opening. We catch up with its director, Helen Charman, about the rewards and challenges of working on such a unique project

Lisa Jackson, a VP at Apple, on the real value of tech
The former engineer and confidant of Obama – now vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives at Apple – discusses how big tech can be a force for social and environmental good

Emily Blunt: a seat at the table
Emily Blunt has earned her place on Hollywood’s A list, with a flourishing career and the power to pick and choose projects that matter to her. The star of this summer’s most-anticipated film, Oppenheimer, talks to Frances Hedges about motherhood, moving behind the camera and the enduring magic of the big screen

Tessa Clarke wins Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award 2023
The co-founder and CEO of Olio was honoured for her game-changing work fighting food waste

How to switch careers, with Vinterior's Sandrine Zhang Ferron
The founder of the online vintage furniture platform used to work in finance, before she spotted a gap in the interiors market. Here, she explains how to find the confidence to start from scratch

Tate Britain unveils its first rehang in 10 years, with a particular focus on female artists
The gallery is conducting its first comprehensive rehang of its exhibits in a decade, with half the contemporary artists represented identifying as female

What to see at the British Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale
From a woven structure designed to evoke endangered creatures to a powerful short film that heroes Jamaican heritage, here are our highlights from the festival

Alexandra Roach: "Acting can take its toll on your mental health"
The actress has launched a new venture, Resting, to offer support and respite to those in her profession

What is ‘open hiring’ and could it work for your business?
Embraced by the Body Shop, the radical recruitment practice is designed to make jobs more accessible

Join Harper’s Bazaar and AllBright for an evening of networking drinks and conversation
Rebecca Anderton-Davies will be the guest speaker at an event themed around work-life balance