Praise be! On the cover of the autumn and winter 2012 issue of The Gentlewoman is the universally adored legend of stage and screen Angela Lansbury, photographed at home by Terry Richardson. Other in-depth profiles of remarkable and captivating women include the intrepid shopkeeper Leila McAlister, incomparable artist Tauba Auerbach, multi-talented singer-songwriter St Vincent, retail powerhouse Alannah Weston, hardworking actress Michelle Dockery and the xx’s adorable Romy Madley Croft. This instalment is also brimming with fantastic fashions; marvellous models Lara Stone, Yasmin Le Bon and Malgosia Bela present ultra-feminine eveningwear, definitive tailoring and cosy jumpers, coats and capes, all selected for super glamorous autumn living.

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.