A line-up of brilliant women comprise the fifth issue of The Gentlewoman – daring iconoclasts who have never shied away from life’s challenges, provocations or controversies. Supermodel turned activist Christy Turlington Burns is on the cover and inside, together with actress Tilda Swinton, singer Sinéad O’Connor, Internet pioneer Martha Lane Fox, tennis star Maria Sharapova, jewellery designer Delfina Delettrez Fendi and artist Lucy McKenzie – each one interviewed at length about their remarkable lives, heartfelt opinions and fascinating careers. Chic fashions also abound in this spring edition, offering powerful, glamorous and fun suggestions for the summer months. Oh, wow indeed!

The Gentlewoman celebrates modern women of style and purpose. Its fabulous biannual magazine offers a fresh and intelligent perspective on fashion that’s focused on personal style – the way women actually look, think and dress. Featuring ambitious journalism and photography of the highest quality, it showcases inspirational women through its distinctive combination of glamour, personality and warmth. These qualities are also at the heart of its website, thegentlewoman.com, a virtual place where real women, real events and real things are enjoyed.