The latest selection of stories available for syndication. Problems viewing this email? Click here to view in your browser. Available features from The Independent and The Evening Standard FEATURED ARTICLES   Meet Elfie Reigate: the first model signed up to The Kate Moss Agency By Evening Standard Rich textures, winter pastels and exquisite embellishment. Elfie Reigate models the season’s luxurious mood… Published: 20/11/2017             Meet Harold Altmaier: the go-to florist for royals, the super rich and trendiest fashion brands By Dipal Acharya He’s one of London most distinguished florists, supplying blossoms for everyone from the royals to the trendiest ready-to-wear brands. Dipal Acharya meets Harald Altmaier, creative director of Pulbrook & Gould, to talk about how business is blooming Published: 20/11/2017             Mudbound's Dee Rees interview on Mary J. Blige, racism and women in Hollywood By Jack Shepherd People have been lulled into a complacency because there are no signs over the water fountains' Published: 20/11/2017           CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS   Maria Bamford: The first time someone loved me for who I really am By Maria Bamford While hospitalised in a psychiatric ward, the comedian learned the truth about enduring relationships: They’re not reserved for a select few Published: 20/11/2017     Good Time director Josh Safdie interview on Robert Pattison, Uncut Gems, and turning down a superhero movie By Jack Shepherd Projects we were always told were unavailable – all of a sudden we’re told they are' Published: 20/11/2017     Taika Waititi: ‘I don’t have to be a tortured artist to be interesting, I can just be a f**king weird New Zealander’ By Clarisse Loughrey On Thor: Ragnarok and the art of preserving one’s voice while on the blockbuster playground Published: 13/11/2017     Jack Antonoff interview: 'I feel as though I've had a few lives already' By Roisin O'connor Bleachers frontman on producing some of the biggest pop artists on the planet, the death of Tom Petty, and why he loves working with women Published: 13/11/2017   CELEBRITY PROFILES   As the Queen and Prince Philip celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary, we take a look back through their early years By Laura Hampson Take a stroll through memory lane with photos of the Queen and Prince Philip during their early years together Published: 20/11/2017     The Queen and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary: 17 things you didn’t know about the royal couple By Laura Hampson Today marks their 70th wedding anniversary, so here are some things you don’t know about one of the world’s most famous couples Published: 20/11/2017     Don’t think this is the end of Kevin Spacey – if history teaches us anything, it’s that Hollywood forgives By Mark Borkowski It could be as little as two years down the line that the actor could be winning plaudits for a supporting role in an off-Broadway production or Sundance hit Published: 13/11/2017   REAL LIFE   I have experienced sexual aggression at the hands of other men – toxic masculinity silenced me By Anonymous I tried to push his hand away and roll over, but he rolled after me, pinning me with his knee and groping more forcefully – all the while maintaining his slow, deep breathing Published: 20/11/2017     As a fan of Brand New, I’m not sorry my last chance to see them was cancelled following allegations of sexual misconduct By Jo Turner In light of the revelations his lyrics are disturbing. There’s the song about a young woman whom he has been plying with alcohol before bringing her back to his hotel. He makes a point of saying, ‘I almost feel sorry for what I'm gonna do’ Published: 20/11/2017     Lena Dunham has failed women of colour by discrediting Aurora Perrineau’s rape allegations By Biba Kang Dunham has repeatedly said that women alleging rape must be believed, but it seems that doesn’t apply when women of colour accuse white men she’s friends with Published: 20/11/2017     How to live like a millennial millionaire By Samuel Fishwick From private jets to the world’s most indulgent hotels, anything is within reach in the luxury gig economy — for a price. Samuel Fishwick spends a week living well beyond his means... Published: 20/11/2017     Before you ridicule a transgender person, you should realise what we’ve been through By Sophie Cook Recently whilst looking at images of a transgender friend’s previous self I realised that I was looking at pictures of ghosts, not simply because this was someone that is no longer here but because, in many ways, they never were Published: 20/11/2017     It’s not just soldiers who get post-traumatic stress disorder – divorce brought mine on By Rob Buxton The flashbacks played on my biggest weakness: my children. Every time I closed my eyes I would see, in HD-like clarity, my three-year-old daughter sobbing, pleading with me not to go as my marriage to her mum ended Published: 20/11/2017     Please don't send me nostalgic memes about growing up in the 1970s – it wasn't all so great back then By James Moore It harks back to an imaginary idyll, when Britain was supposedly a better place. When there were fewer immigrants, and the people with brown skin that were here knew their place. When gay people stayed in the closet, and disabled people were called 'cripple' or 'spazz' Published: 13/11/2017     It's beyond time to celebrate Singles' Day properly in the UK – we can't be afraid to be alone anymore By Kate Leaver Being single is an important, transformative, glorious time in a person’s life that all too often gets dismissed as a waiting period between romantic relationships Published: 13/11/2017     Facebook boss Nicola Mendelsohn: We have a nightly amnesty at home — no phones in the bedrooms By Rosamund Urwin She’s the most powerful woman in UK tech, now Nicola Mendelsohn wants to inspire other female entrepreneurs. Facebook’s boss talks social media addiction and fake news with Rosamund Urwin Published: 13/11/2017     OMygyes: The website aiming to help women have better orgasms By Chantal Da Silva The site has Emma Watson’s stamp of approval Published: 13/11/2017   CURRENT AFFAIRS   We can’t let Priti Patel’s resignation distract us from our duties towards Rohingya refugees By Roberta Blackman-woods Bangladesh has taken in close to a million refugees, putting incredible stress on its limited resources. There’s no excuse for us not to step up our support Published: 20/11/2017     The Zimbabwean parliament may plan on impeaching Robert Mugabe, but he won’t give up that easily By Kim Sengupta The army may no longer be totally united: some middle ranking officers are said to be muttering that the chief, General Constantino Chiwenga, had sold out to Mugabe Published: 20/11/2017     The resignation of Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, has not gone as smoothly as the Saudis wanted By Robert Fisk To have Saudi officials now trying to dictate the make-up of another Lebanese government suggests that they want to take on the role played out for decades by pre-civil war Syria Published: 13/11/2017   HEALTH   Why Victoria’s Secret models follow the paleo diet to stay in shape By Laura Hampson A VS personal trainer recently revealed the diet the girls use to keep their stomachs oh-so flat Published: 20/11/2017     Let's talk about flex: why there’s more to fitness than burning calories By Rebecca Newman A new wave of classes focuses on tiny adjustments that make all the difference to strength and flexibility, says Rebecca Newman Published: 13/11/2017     Why gyrokinesis classes are all the rage in London this winter By Kate Wills The gyrokinesis machine is every dancer’s secret weapon — now the capital’s studios are getting in on the act, says Kate Wills Published: 13/11/2017   TRAVEL   How a Victorian railway line became Ireland's coolest new bike trail By Joe O'shea The transformation of this stretch of railway provides the perfect opportunity to explore the unfamiliar landscapes of Ireland's east coast Published: 20/11/2017     How Snowdonia became the adventure capital of the UK By Fiona Whitty The Welsh national park has shaken off its gentle image and embraced hardcore adventurers Published: 20/11/2017     Granada, Nicaragua is fast becoming central America's most charming city By Dipal Acharya With the rainy season in Nicaragua now over, Amber Dobrzensky discovers the tropical splendour, breathtaking sights and local crafts of its most charming city Published: 13/11/2017     In praise of the home swap: why we traded our east London flat for a waterfront warehouse in Brooklyn By Rohini Wahi This is what happened when Rohini Wahi, along with her husband and daughter, swapped their Wanstead home for three weeks living like locals in Brooklyn Published: 13/11/2017   SPORT   Roberto Firmino on Liverpool, best friend Philippe Coutinho, ‘Professor Tite’ and bringing the joy back to Brazil By Jack Lang Exclusive interview: Firmino's international career is flourishing after being born from the ashes of Brazil's humbling 7-1 defeat to Germany Published: 13/11/2017   TV & FILM   How Ingrid Goes West reveals the truth about Instagram By Clarisse Loughrey We struggle now, more than ever, to tell truth from fiction. But the impulses remain the same Published: 20/11/2017     Actresses and their production companies: How Vikander, Theron, Witherspoon, Portman, Robbie and more are influencing behind the camera as well as in front By Geoffrey Macnab Setting up a film company has become commonplace among actresses including Alicia Vikander, Natalie Portman and Margot Robbie, as a way of defying sexist bosses and retaining creative and financial control Published: 20/11/2017     Primatologist Jane Goodall on new documentary 'Jane': 'It shows everything. It shows chimps mating, it shows war and disease and sadness' By Kaleem Aftab Academy Award-nominated director Brett Morgen's documentary film about Goodall's adventures tracking chimps in Africa contains previously unseen National Geographic footage Published: 20/11/2017   MUSIC   Finnish pop star ALMA: 'I like to keep it simple and real' By Roisin O'connor Emerging artist on nerves, festival season, and working with Charli XCX Published: 20/11/2017     Charles Manson dead: How the cult leader was referenced in popular culture By Roisin O'connor Notorious figure was referenced dozens of times by musicians, actors and writers Published: 20/11/2017     Lonely the Brave interview: 'The next album needs to be something special' By Zak Thomas Guitarist Mark Trotter on the constant ‘lust’ for new music, channelling rage into records and being a reluctant proxy frontman Published: 20/11/2017   FASHION & BEAUTY   An Yves Saint Laurent museum has opened in Marrakech - and it's exquisite By Robert Bevan Robert Bevan makes a stylistic pilgrimage... Published: 20/11/2017     ES Magazine's luxury gift guide: from the smartest watches to the most glittery rocks By Lily Worcester From the finest perfumes to the smartest timepieces, glittering gifts to dazzle your loved ones... Published: 20/11/2017     Why you need to invest in a Puffa jacket this winter By Frankie Mccoy Good news for those of us who like being warm in the winter: the cosiest, most practical of coats is now also undoubtedly the most fashionable, says Frankie McCoy Published: 20/11/2017     Click here to unsubscribe from Independent and Evening Standard Syndication emails.