Editor in Chief’s Letter

Tina Turner turned to rock ‘n’ roll. Madonna had her

ATTITUDE LOVES

With cheekbones that could slice through butter, an

It’s time to join the dots

Money is wasted when HIV/Aids charities ignore each

big in a wig

Six years since her turn on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season

The Rules

IF YOU WANT TO BE A TOTAL BETTY, THE MOVIES HAVE GOT

History in the making

Film-maker Sam Ashby’s new docu-drama sheds light on the struggles of gay life in the Sixties — but also shows how queer people united to overcome their fear

Dating in drag is a drag

I hate to admit this, but it was only this year that

Culture Club

Dana International’s Eurovision win was a watershed moment

Life was no laughing matter

When I was a child, adults frequently asked me what

McLaren 570s Spider

TOPLESS BENEATH BLUE SKIES? IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR (NEARLY) AND HERE’S THE PERFECT MEDIUM…

INDUSTRIAL CHIC NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD

Gasholders London is a new development of 145 apartments

Attitude

To mark the arrival of New Attitude here’s an off er

Troye story

Music’s wonder boy Troye Sivan is back with a “grimy, sexy” new sound. And we’re ready for it…

REBEL WITH OUT A CLAUSE

Thirty years ago, during an interview with the BBC, Ian McKellen came out — partly in opposition to the hated Clause 28. In a new documentary film, he looks back on that event, his life on stage and screen, and as a gay rights activist

Bag of Trix

Trixie Mattel had already proved herself one of RuPaul’s most accomplished queens, with success in TV, comedy and music. But now, after sashaying to victory in the third instalment of All Stars earlier this year, she’s a bona fide winner, baby

Straight from the horse’s mouth

Director Andrew Haigh, best known for the TV series Looking, tells Attitude about his latest film, his love for Jonathan Groff, and the characters and stories he is drawn to

FOR REAL

Star of acclaimed TV-show-within-a-TV-show UnREAL and All Stars 3 heartthrob, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman is one of queer Hollywood’s hottest young trailblazers

ECHOES of HATRED and PAIN

Section 28 was the most vicious piece of anti-gay legislation of modern times. Three decades after it became law — and despite its repeal in 2003 — LGBT+ people are still feeling its effects

Suki Sandhu

Founder and chief executive of Audeliss and INvolve

Just the TICKET

TRAVEL TIPS AND A ROUND-UP OF ALL THE LATEST HOLIDAY NEWS

THE ODD COUPLE

Austin in Texas, and Portland, Oregon. They may be far apart but they share a slogan about keeping their city weird. So Attitude couldn’t resist heading off to two of the more curious spots in America…

3 OF THE BEST…ways to make a big do out of saying “I do”

You’ve met the man you want to spend your life with, and have decided to get hitched. Now you need to find the perfect spot for the all-important day…

Snow end of things to do

It has a reputation as a top winter ski destination but Verbier is looking to lure the summer crowds with a range of adrenaline-fuelled activities on offer in a breathtaking setting

Croatia’s festival of inclusivity

Just six years ago, LGBT+ people celebrating Gay Pride were set upon in the Adriatic country’s second largest city. Now, the gay-friendly celebration Love International draws in crowds from all over the world — and the spectrum of sexuality

ACTIVATE

If the (hopefully) warmer weather is tempting you to

GROOMING

The aim of the game with tanning is to not look orange

Good scents

WHEN IT COMES TO FRAGRANCES, IT’S TIME TO EMBRACE THE

SILVER BULLET

Bullied as a kid and lacking in confidence, it wasn’t until ANTHONY VARRECCHIA, 55, was much older that he started posting his pictures online. Now, the “silver fox” is a personal trainer and a model with his own clothing line and thousands of fans flocking to his Instagram page

TECH-NECK NIGHTMARES

Attention! This is not an infomercial. It’s time we had a chat about something almost all of us do on a daily basis, which could land us the role of Quasimodo in the West End sooner or later

A PROBLEM SHARED

Got a problem? Dr Ranj Singh is here to off er his advice

HEALTH NEWS

There have been recent reports of a worrying strain

Fat chance of being accepted

Performance artist Scottee is fighting back against the “fat-phobics” who ignore and ostracise overweight gays, in the best way he knows how — with a live show

CAPE CRUSADER

At the age of 17, Phumlani Kango, a member of South Africa’s Xhosa community, went through a traditional rite of passage — supposedly to help him become more of a man — before escaping to Exeter on a gap year where he could finally explore his sexuality

LIFE LESSONS

Laurence Malice

BUDDY BRILLIANT

In a celebration of queer friendship, we ask best mates

Table For Two

RONAN AND WILL DINED AT M VICTORIA STREET, LONDON

THE WORD ON THE STREET

Which Madonna era is your favourite?

HOMO FOMO

Brighton has it all: fish and chips, penny-slot machines

Suited to a T

Real-life tale of gay brothers who dressed the rich and famous doesn’t miss a stitch

Wound runs deep

Controversial tale throws light on little-known aspect of gay identity in southern Africa

Fools rush in

James Barr is doing his level best to take things nice and slow but…

True Blue

Cool things down for summer, with lighter blue and grey suits, then add a pop of either a fresh white shirt, or make it modern with some prints

Fashion lista

Find your perfect shade(s) of cool with sunglasses

“BABY, YOU’RE NO GOOD FOR ME”

Sometimes, you just can’t beat a good old vintage classic

FESTIVAL WEAR

FESTIVAL SEASON IS FINALLY UPON US, SO LONG DAYS OF

Crush

Festival season is not just about wellies. Blundstone

Out of office

Summer tailoring doesn’t have to be on the dark side: mix browns and greys with colour for an instant shine

WATCHES

Audemars Piguet has introduced a little camouflage

Favourite Things Nicola Formichetti

A maverick of all things fashion, there isn’t anything