5 films to watch from the 2025 New York Asian Film Festival

NYAFF is a love letter to the weird, the emotional and the wildly inventive spirit of Asian cinema – here are the films that make their mark

Jul 17, 2025

Yawen Yuan

Life & Culture

4 lessons on dating sincerely from Amaya Papaya

In a time where sincerity can feel almost subversive, the Love Island USA star has forged her own path in the villa

Jul 10, 2025

Yawen Yuan

Life & Culture

The Dazed guide to being a decent tourist

Brits have a reputation for being particularly loutish tourists – and unfortunately, it’s hardly an unfounded stereotype. Here’s our handy guide to not being a twat if you’re jetting off to warmer climes this summer

Jun 24, 2025

Serena Smith

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Life & Culture

How to get back into dating after a period of celibacy

Many of us are consciously abstaining from sex and relationships – here, experts share their best tips for easing back into dating after a long dry spell

Apr 16, 2025

Serena Smith

Film & TV

A guide to Taiwan’s dreamy New Cinema movement

Spearheaded in the 80s by young directors like Yang and Hou Hsiao-hsien, the movement found a new generation of filmmakers striving to tell authentic, deeply human tales of everyday life

Apr 04, 2025

James Balmont

Life & Culture

Everything you need to know about Labour’s new benefits cuts

This week, Labour announced plans to slash the welfare bill by billions. Here’s how you might be affected

Mar 19, 2025

Serena Smith

Life & Culture

So you want to meet someone in real life?

If you’re itching to get off dating apps and find love IRL, here are our best tips for meeting a partner offline

Feb 05, 2025

Ella Glover

Fashion

10 things you didn’t know about Acne Studios

As the brand unveils its AW25 menswear collection at PFW, we share ten surprising facts about the Swedish label

Jan 22, 2025

Isobel Van Dyke

Life & Culture

How to help victims of the conflict in Sudan

Sudan has been gripped by violent conflict since April 2023 — if you want to help, consider donating to one of these five charities working tirelessly to support those impacted by the ongoing civil war

Jan 14, 2025

Serena Smith

Life & Culture

No-buy 2025: So you want to try a year without shopping?

As the cost of living crisis continues, many young people are rejecting the idea that consumption equates to happiness. If you’re ready to take on a challenge, here’s your guide to opting out of it completely

Jan 03, 2025

Halima Jibril

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Life & Culture

How to avoid ‘lifestyle creep’

It’s tempting to upgrade your life every time you get a raise, especially with all the pressure placed on us by social media – here are our best tips on how to resist the urge

Jan 02, 2025

Angel Martinez

Life & Culture

So you want to quit vaping?

Planning to kick your Elf bar habit in 2025? Here’s how to go vape-free this year

Jan 01, 2025

Ella Glover

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Life & Culture

So you want to take a break from your relationship?

If you’re considering a break, understanding its potential can be the difference between constructive growth and chaos – here’s how to actually make it work

Dec 06, 2024

Izzy Copestake

Music

An introduction to Denmark’s underground dream pop scene

A new network of avant-garde innovators – defined by their fearless DIY experimentation and highly collaborative nature – is emerging in Copenhagen. Here are five artists to know

Dec 04, 2024

James Balmont

Music

Troye Sivan’s guide to going off

To celebrate Sivan’s new appointment as Chief Vibes Officer for Smirnoff, we asked him to share his top tips for having the perfect night, from music to food to fashion

Nov 18, 2024

James Greig