
Hayley Spencer is a freelance contributor to Evening Standard. She writes and edits lifestyle news and features spanning fashion, beauty, wellness, travel and emerging trends. Hayley has previously written for, or held roles at Grazia, The Independent, Stylist, Glamour and others, and interviewed everyone from Taylor Swift to Sofia Coppola. She is particularly interested in the intersection between culture and fashion.
Hayley Spencer is a freelance contributor to Evening Standard. She writes and edits lifestyle news and features spanning fashion, beauty, wellness, travel and emerging trends. Hayley has previously written for, or held roles at Grazia, The Independent, Stylist, Glamour and others, and interviewed everyone from Taylor Swift to Sofia Coppola. She is particularly interested in the intersection between culture and fashion.

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Starring the unlikely duo of a potty-mouthed Rashida Jones and her emotional support robot, Sunny, is the genre-bending new A24 show worth staying in for

Chewing extra-hard gum is gaining pace as the new way to get a jaw to rival Timothée Chalamet’s, but is it all pain no gain? Hayley Spencer asks the experts

London’s top hairdressers, colourists and trend forecasters confirm this summer’s must-try looks — and it’s all about styles that signal ‘health and wealth’
As her much-hyped new novel Blue Sisters lands, she talks to Hayley Spencer about how addiction and recovery guide her writing, touring with her baby, and why she’s so glad her success was a slow-burn

With her no-nonsense viral food content, @emthenutritionist has found a recipe for success with 1.3 million followers, a number one selling book and a supplement. What’s next?

The singer and the Camden pub are inseparable, says Hayley Spencer

Brace yourself: AI is coming to your office. But will it be your frenemy or favourite colleague? Hayley Spencer asks the experts how to get ahead in the new frontier of work
The latest Cosmoss launch set to command a spot on your dressing table or at your yoga session? Josticks. Yes, they’re the new It beauty buy getting the luxe treatment

The actress confirmed she has been married for two years with a series of never-before-seen wedding photos

Ready to hit pause on HIIT? Maximum intensity is far from the only way to work out — and these low impact classes have benefits for your mind as much as your body, says Hayley Spencer

Where else could you peep Martin Scorsese’s film recommendations and also read an Ayo Edebiri roasting of Barry Keoghan in Saltburn? Hayley Spencer looks at how Letterboxd has gone from ‘Goodreads for movies’ to Gen Z’s new favourite place on the internet

Is this The Tig 2.0? Is it a jam-making business? You’ll have to join Meghan Markle’s waitlist to find out

City living may be wreaking havoc on your sleep. Hayley Spencer asks the experts what's really conducive to a better night's kip in the capital, and finds out why we should look to other countries for tips to improve our shut-eye

Thought retreats were just for the wellness crowd? Think again. Hayley Spencer meets the inspiring Londoners behind the inclusive trips delivering on cool locations, mouthwatering food and unforgettable itineraries

The Poor Things actor had a dress drama as she collected her Academy Award, which she put down to some over-enthusiastic dancing earlier in the night with her former co-star Ryan Gosling

The Doctor (Work It Out) singer bats her eyelashes and has penned a new song for her role as the Italian fashion giant’s new eyewear ambassador

Emma Stone, Penélope Cruz and Emma Corrin all made their way to Paris for the final shows — here are the best celebrity spots from the front row

How did the Dubliner go from a troubled childhood in which his mother died of a heroine overdose, to the toast of Hollywood? Hayley Spencer reports on his unconventional rise to stardom

With LFW and the BAFTAs falling in the same week, the A-list and street style stars have been out in force. Here’s all the looks from the hottest parties in the city