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Adriana Lima kickstarts summer in the latest issue of 72 magazine
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Rihanna is the next cover of 72

For more than fifteen years, Rihanna and I have challenged each other to push creative boundaries. As we unveil La…

Styling and Creative Direction by Edward Enninful Photography Szilveszter Makó Hair Yusef Williams Makeup Ammy Drammeh Nails Jenny Longworth 

After over two decades at the forefront of the zeitgeist, Rihanna is still shaping the cultural conversation

After over two decades at the forefront of the zeitgeist, Rihanna is still shaping the cultural conversation

By Afua Hirsch
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“Rihanna and I share a deep, instinctive creative shorthand, honed for over fifteen years. Every single time we collaborate, it is about challenging what a “fashion editorial” can and should actually achieve, and meeting creativity where it is today. Rihanna doesn’t follow trends; she defines the culture we live in and for our latest story with Szilveszter Mako, we wanted to draw on her profound understanding of fashion and art to channel something entirely majestic.” EDWARD ENNINFUL


72, SUMMER 2026 AVAILABLE HERE
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In their sophomore album So Help Me God, Kelsey Lu is letting go in order to move forward

With the help of Sampha, Jack Antanoff and more, the singer and composer makes her full-length return after a 7-year…

BY ERICA RANA
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“I went to the studio and I wanted to whine”: Ayra Starr on her new track Tornado

Ahead of her Boiler Room set, the Grammy-nominated artist let EE72 in on her pre-show routine and what she’d be…

By EE72
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Allow Naomi Scott to reintroduce herself with debut album F.I.G

The actor and singer reflects on embracing every part of herself through the creation of her debut album, and the…

By Erica Rana

“I put all my truth into this book. Everything. It saved my life:” Kae Tempest on the healing power of literature

Rapper, poet, playwright, performer and author, Kae Tempest, reflects on the process of writing his redemptive second novel Having Spent…

Inside Sophia Sinot’s glossy beauty universe, from Zara Larsson to Doja Cat

The Y2K beauty revival is underway, and we’ve got Sophia Sinot to thank. Ahead of a move to New York,…

Africa Day is more than just a celebration of culture – it’s the global recognition of “the diversity and uniqueness” of the continent

On the 63rd annual Africa Day, Afua Hirsch explores the day’s origins, its deeper significance beyond food and music, and…

After over two decades at the forefront of the zeitgeist, Rihanna is still shaping the cultural conversation

After over two decades at the forefront of the zeitgeist, Rihanna is still shaping the cultural conversation

Flesh tones and a matte coat: Nail artist Jenny Longworth talks through the “strange” nail look featured on Rihanna’s 72 cover

The London-based nail artist recounts the highlight from her decade-long relationship with Rihanna, and the “custom-blended” colour used on her…

How horsegiirL became pop’s wildest new environmentalist

With her debut album Nature Is Healing, Berlin-based DJ and producer horsegiirL is transforming hyperpop absurdity, Eurodance chaos and climate…

Inside Nora Chipaumire’s radical new Tate Modern commission

For her monumental new commission Gadzi, Nora Chipaumire transforms Tate Modern’s industrial Tanks into a space of ritual and radical…

Meet the new vanguard of filmmakers redefining cinema right now

These five filmmakers excavate personal experience, unpack sociopolitical issues and bring a joy, warmth and passion to the screen to…

Towa Bird proves second time’s the charm with sophomore album Gentleman

With sharp songwriting, sexually candid lyrics and a breakout hit that turned her into one of British pop’s most exciting…