PATTI SMITH - "My beatnik heart" - Punk-rock visionary Patti Smith recalls her relationship – emotional, physical and creative – with controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe

2 page feature & photos

HELENA CHRISTENSEN - "People watch" - Photographer Helena Christensen on forest flint and not giving a damn

1 page feature (includes two photos of Helena)

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER - "Rebel without a pause" - Jean Paul Gaultier has dedicated his life to flattering women with his unconventional, feminine designs. We meet the maestro celebrating 30 uninterrupted years of fashion insurgency

4 page feature (includes 1 full page photo)

BARBARA HULANICKI - The designer behind the hugely popular 60s label Biba, talks to us about Bardot, purple nappies and rooftop flamingos

2 page feature

BEYONCE KNOWLES - She's been in one of the world's most successful girl groups, produced a No.1 multi-platinum-selling solo album, starred in three movies and she's only 25. What next for the incredible Beyonce?

1 page feature plus 2 full page photos

RUPERT EVERETT - "Rupert, bare" - You may be surprised when you learn the names of the famous women who have had affairs with Rupert Everett. But there's a lot more to Hollywood's leading gay vegetarian film star than meets the eye. On the eve of the publication of his startling autobiography, he reveals all to close friend and confidante Justine Picardie

10 page feature & fabulous photos

BONO - "Action Man" - He may be an international rock star and all-round nice guy, but even Bono gets stage fright from time to time. Thankfully, his fundraising project (Product) RED puts the onus to perform on companies and consumers for a change. We caught up with the seasoned campaigner to discuss politicians, pie charts and how you too can make a difference in Africa.

6 page feature with photos

ALBERTA FERRETTI - When fashion designer Alberta Ferretti wanted a houseboat, she picked a huge Russian icebreaker which she has transformed into a fabulous floating party zone. We step about the style leader's customised haven.

8 page feature & photos

SIENNA MILLER - "Island girl" - When Sienna craves tranquility, she escapes to the pristine sand and iridescent waters of the calming Maldives. We follow her to the paradise hideaway