Explore the June 2025 Travel Issue, now live on our site!
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Chasing the thrill of pure, unadulterated surprise in today's travel scene might seem like an uphill battle. With social media swarming with travel influencers, places, experiences - everything seems pre-loved and overhyped. But fret not, as our June 2025 Travel Issue is here to deliver the goods: an explosion of planet-pampering, surprise-popping adventures!
Our fearless Travel Director, Lauren Ho, sets the scene in the pulsating heart of Hong Kong, a city brimming with innovation and talent. On the fashion front, our daring Fashion and Creative Director, Jason Hughes, struts his stuff in flashy Las Vegas. We also put our network of photographers to the task, asking them to showcase their globetrotting mementos - providing a zany mix of prized possessions, from the valuable to the mundane.
So, how can we foster that fleeting yet exhilarating sensation of discovery in an era obsessed with time-saving technology? We turned to the wisdom of Yolanda Edwards, creative director and founder of Yolo Journal, for answers. Her treatise on regaining serendipity in modern travel is a reliable roadmap to rekindling the magic of surprise.
To kick things up a notch, our new End Paper series sees Acting Global Design Director Hugo Macdonald explore the often-draining sensation of jet lag. It's a famed travel side-effect, yet one that can springboard thoughts about life choices and decisions, if utilized right. As he puts it: "Jet lag's sense of cosmic isolation can be harnessed into taking a good look at one's life choices and questioning what's working and what's not... Outside the passive humdrum of daily life, the opportunity for frank clarity abounds." Much like travel itself, go figure!
On the cover: Dress, £6,100, by Loewe. Shoes, £1,090, by Ferragamo. Earrings, $245, by Alexis Bittar. Tights, £32, by Wolford
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Limited-edition cover: Bicycle, £16,464, by Colnago. Sunglasses, £435, by Balenciaga. Swimming briefs, £95, by Vilebrequin. Necklace, £204, by Crystal Haze. Bag (across chest), £955, by Montblanc. Bag (on shoulder), £500, by Pierre Hardy
The June 2025 issue of our website hits newsstands from 8 May 2025, on our website app on Apple iOS, and to subscribers of Apple News +. Subscribe today!
From diving into undiscovered destinations to embracing local traditions, seeking novel experiences, and actively engaging in immersive travel, it's possible to inject fresh, unpredictable surprises into modern-day voyages. The key lies in prioritizing authenticity, unique experiences, and genuine connection over well-trodden tourist paths.
Exploring unfamiliar destinations and immersing oneself in local traditions can offer unexpected surprises in our travels, focusing on authenticity and unique experiences instead of popular tourist spots. Fashion and beauty enthusiasts might find inspiration in the vibrant street styles of Hong Kong, just as our daring Fashion and Creative Director, Jason Hughes, did.
In this June 2025 issue, we also delve into the captivating world of travel fashion with pieces by Loewe, Ferragamo, Alexis Bittar, Wolford, Colnago, Balenciaga, Vilebrequin, Crystal Haze, Montblanc, and Pierre Hardy, promising a stylish twist to your adventures.
