For his last issue of Esquire Australia, Editor-in-Chief Christopher Riley reflects on the role of this title in the modern era, as he and our cover star make their own homecomings
The Kid LAROI left Australia aged 15, with little more than a record deal and big dreams. Six years later, he would return for a stadium tour, as one of the country’s most accomplished musicians. As he turns the page of a new creative chapter, the artist tells Esquire, “I’ve never felt more free”
“This new generation of athletes are cultural tastemakers, operating at the intersection of fashion, sport and popular culture. And, in the case of Jannik Sinner, they’re magazine cover stars.”
“What we need is a careful balance of youth and experience. Unbridled creativity alongside the wisdom of having been there and done it.”
We round up the biggest highlights from the second instalment of SXSW Sydney, including the boundary-pushing events series inside Defender House
Esquire’s Editor-in-Chief Christopher Riley reflects on his favourite moments from cinema, and the assembled cast of Aussie actors and directors in the September/October issue
After his heroic deeds in Tokyo three years ago, Peter Bol was eyeing a tantalising future until a baseless doping allegation threatened to turn his world upside down. In the time spent clearing his name and regaining his form and spirit, Bol learned a lot about what it takes to be unbreakable. Tonight, all eyes will be on Australia’s 800 metre superstar, as he takes to the track in Paris.
Esquire’s Editor-in-Chief Christopher Riley reflects on the Olympic spirit of our Winter 2024 cover star Peter Bol, and why shifting culture is more of a marathon than a sprint
