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    Kate Moss’s Former London Home Hits the Market for $8 Million

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    A one-time hideaway for one of Britain’s most iconic supermodels has hit the market.

    Tucked away behind high walls on a quiet stretch of Greville Road, just beyond the heart of St John’s Wood, the former London residence of Kate Moss is now being offered for £5.95 million (roughly $7.7 million) through Arlington Residential.

    “My firm’s association with this beautiful period house goes back over 30 years to when we first sold the property for less than £800,000,” says Arlington Residential director Marc Schneiderman. “At that time, it was arranged over two main floors.”

    Measuring roughly 4,740 square feet, the Victorian-era, white stucco home offers a combination of privacy, charm, and pedigree. Moss purchased the six-bedroom property in 2002 for £1.75 million ($2.3 million), moving in with her daughter Lila Grace, who was born that year. She lived there for a decade, reportedly adding her signature flair to the interiors, including a jungle-themed living room and a neon-lit party space. Those more playful elements have since been replaced with a clean, neutral palette that creates an elegant, understated vibe throughout.

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    The home has a clean, neutral color palette.

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    “The house is almost unseen from the road, appealing to buyers who seek discretion and privacy,” adds Schneiderman. “It features a surprisingly large southwest-facing walled rear garden as well as a beautiful high-ceiling drawing room.”

    One of the home’s most distinctive upgrades is its lower-ground floor extension—completed before Moss moved in—which created a light-filled kitchen, family room, and casual entertaining area that opens directly onto the garden. Other highlights include an elegant drawing room with high ceilings and access to a full-width terrace, a spacious principal suite with dual dressing rooms, a study, a garden room, and secure gated parking for several cars.

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    A light-filled kitchen and dining area open onto the garden.

    Arlington Residential

    The rear garden—unusually large for London—acts as a natural extension of the home, with both upper and lower terraces designed to maximize indoor-outdoor living. Traditional wooden floors and oversized windows help flood the interiors with natural light, while crisp white walls give the home a fresh, gallery-like feel.

    Moss sold the home in 2012 for £6.8 million as she relocated to the Cotswolds, trading city life for the countryside. The neighborhood, meanwhile, has long drawn a high-wattage crowd. Just around the corner, a mansion on St. John’s Wood Park formerly rented by Rihanna during her U.K. stint was recently sold for £27.5 million ($33.4 million), setting a local price-per-square-foot record. The pop icon reportedly paid £18,000 per week to lease the home while based in London between 2018 and 2020. You should be in good company, then.

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    Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      Inside Ken Griffin’s $1.5 Billion Property Portfolio

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      Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin is well known for snapping up real estate in jaw-dropping and record-setting deals. Among his most notable acquisitions is a Manhattan penthouse that set a national price record and, because his holdings go far beyond that one landmark purchase, solidified his place among the top buyers of eight- and nine-figure […] More

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      This $8.2 Million Converted Warehouse in London Once Housed the Pet Shop Boys’ Recording Studio

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      Back in the ’80s, it was synths, stardom, and studio sessions for the Pet Shop Boys at this Clerkenwell warehouse that once echoed with the beats of West End Girls. Today, the building is hitting a different kind of high note as a three-story, design-forward live-work space listed for £6 million (about $8.2 million) with Savills.

      It was home to the artist and filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson, who rented the ground-floor studio space to the six-time Grammy-nominated duo while she lived upstairs. The keys were eventually shared with her husband, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the Avengers: Age of Ultron and Kick-Ass star who—drumroll, martinis please—is reportedly the frontrunner to star as Agent 007 in the next James Bond movie.

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      The 60-foot-long great room is framed by exposed wood beams and Crittall steel windows and doors.

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      Following their tenure, the couple sold the home to film director Joe Wright (Pride & Prejudice, Atonement) and Grammy-nominated sitar player Anoushka Shankar. They called in architect Charles Tashima for a top-to-bottom renovation that respected the rustic bones of the Victorian warehouse while adding flourishes that feel very contemporary. Think Moroccan tiles, reclaimed wood, and limestone salvaged from Heathrow Terminal 2, The London Standard reported.

      The overall result is a seriously stylish 4,414-square-foot bohemian sanctuary hidden in plain sight, just minutes from the Barbican and, of course, the West End. Behind the original wagon doors (a nod to its 19th-century life as part of the Whitbread Brewery complex), you’ll find a private courtyard and a nearly 60-foot-long living/dining room framed by exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling Crittall windows. Capping it off is a rooftop terrace.

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      Frosted window panes add privacy to the airy primary bedroom.

      Daisy Powles/Savills

      On the ground floor, the Pet Shop Boys’ former studio is still fully soundproofed but is currently used as a commercial space, though you could easily turn it back into a creative suite if the musical mood strikes. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and plenty of tucked-away surprises, including a laundry space hidden behind oak paneling and a reading nook that could be converted to a fourth bedroom.

      The current owners, a tech entrepreneur and a publisher, have added their own twists, including deep orange rubber flooring in the entry hall and a bespoke kitchen built for entertaining. The property is freehold (meaning the land beneath the structure is owned) and zoned for mixed use, giving you flexibility whether you’re composing synth-pop bangers, plotting the next indie film, prepping for a screen test as Britain’s favorite spy, or just relaxing with friends and family. And while it may no longer double as a recording studio, rest assured—it’s still Bond-level discreet.

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      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      Sting’s Former Home in London’s Leafy Hampstead Just Hit the Market for $16.4 Million

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      There’s something undeniably poetic about a house that has inspired artists across generations. Frognal, a Georgian-era home hidden behind a walled garden in Hampstead, isn’t just a beautifully preserved piece of London architecture—it’s a quiet cornerstone of creative history.

      Most famously, it was the early-1980s home of Sting (born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner), purchased at the peak of the Police’s fame. But long before the rock star moved in, it belonged to one of ballet’s greatest pioneers: Tamara Karsavina, a founding star of the Ballets Russes and a defining figure in British dance. Now, for the first time in over 35 years, Frognal is on the market for £11.95 million ($16.4 million) with Savills.

      Sting bought the house with his then-wife, actress Frances Tomelty, nearly 50 years ago, when his band was topping global charts with tracks like ‘Every Breath You Take’ and ‘Message in a Bottle.’ While many rock stars of the era went big—mansions, flash, spectacle—Sting went in the opposite direction. Frognal is private and grounded, and he filled it with shag carpets, moody lighting, and his own sense of bohemian style.

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      Classic interior details include arched windows, original fireplaces, and working shutters throughout.

      Darryl Snow Photography; Savills

      The garden, in particular, left a mark on the 17-time Grammy winner. Sting later said that the idea for his first solo album,The Dream of the Blue Turtles, came to him in a dream about this very garden, a charming, quiet patch of greenery that unlocked a new creative chapter.

      Architecturally, the house is a beauty. Believed to date back to the early 1700s, it started life as a pub—the Three Pigeons, later the Duke of Cumberland—before being converted into three separate dwellings. Eventually, the Georgian structure was unified into a single, ivy-covered home. Inside, there’s over 4,300 square feet of living space, full of classic details: arched windows, original fireplaces, working shutters, and an elegant two-story gabled porch. The layout includes a formal drawing room, a dining room, a kitchen with an adjoining conservatory, and even a separate coach house with a kitchen and reception room—ideal for guests, staff, or perhaps a studio space.

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      Sting said the idea for The Dream of the Blue Turtles came to him in a dream about this garden.

      Darryl Snow Photography; Savills

      The principal bedroom suite comes with its own dressing room, bathroom, and study—separated just enough to imagine lyrics or verses being scribbled in quiet moments. Upstairs are four more bedrooms and three additional baths, while below, a basement area houses lots of storage and the mechanicals. The unexpected showstopper of this vintage beauty, however, is the roof terrace, a wide-open space with panoramic views across the London skyline.

      Click here to see more photos of Sting’s former Hampstead home.

      Darryl Snow Photography; Savills

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      Abby Montanez

      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      Inside David and Victoria Beckham’s $150 Million Property Portfolio

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      David and Victoria Beckham don’t just rule the worlds of soccer and fashion—they’ve built a global empire that extends far beyond the pitch and the runway. And their choices in residences, spanning sleek city penthouses, countryside estates, and waterfront mansions, each reflect their signature blend of style and star power. Whether basking in the Miami sun, retreating to the English countryside, or laying low atop Dubai’s tallest tower, the Beckhams know how to live iconically.

      In addition to their primary professions, they’ve each cultivated powerhouse brands. David’s ventures include co-owning Inter Miami CF, launching grooming and whiskey lines, and founding Studio 99, the production company behind the Emmy-winning 2023 Netflix doc Beckham. Victoria, meanwhile, turned her Spice Girls superstardom into a thriving fashion and beauty label, Victoria Beckham Holdings Limited. Together, their combined net worth is estimated at £500 million (about $671 million), according to The Sunday Times Rich List.

      Their homes have tracked their rise. In Spain, during David’s Real Madrid era, they owned a Tuscan-style villa ideal for their growing family. When he joined LA Galaxy in 2007, the Beckhams settled into a 13,000-square-foot Beverly Hills mansion with six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and a custom media room for Victoria. They sold it quietly for $33 million in 2018, closing a glitzy, tabloid-tracked chapter in Lala Land.

      Even at sea, the Beckhams do it big. Their $20 million Riva 130 Bellissima yacht, Seven—named for David’s squad number, which is also daughter Harper’s middle name—is a floating retreat, not only for the two of them but also for their four kids, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.

      Now, let’s take a closer look at their impressive collection of homes.

      Burj Khalifa Condo 

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      A Rolls-Royce Co-Founder’s Family Commissioned This $5.3 Million London Home

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      If you’re in the market for a proper British house with a side of automotive heritage, and maybe a dash of horsepower, this Edwardian villa in the leafy and affluent Putney district might be your dream garage, er, home. 

      Listed with Wilfords London for £4 million (about $5.3 million), marking its first appearance for sale in three decades, the grand residence isn’t just another stately family home. Built in 1901 and believed to have been commissioned for the family of Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, it’s a property that comes with serious motoring credentials. The question of whether a modern Phantom can squeeze through the driveway gates remains to be seen. (No promises. But if anyone can make it work, it’s Rolls-Royce.) 

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      The circa 1901 Edwardian home features a gated driveway.

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      Spanning over 5,000 square feet, the spread has all the architectural drama you’d expect from a home linked to Edwardian aristocracy and one of the world’s most alluring and luxurious car brands. Think soaring ceilings, intricate wood paneling, open fireplaces and an entrance hall that feels downright Downton Abbey. The drawing room, with its bay window and stately fireplace, is as refined as they come, while the kitchen, fitted with a Chalon design and classic Aga range, spills into a conservatory. 

      “There’s something undeniably special about this house – it’s not just the possible link to Charles Rolls, though that certainly gives it a unique provenance. It’s the feeling you get when you step through the door,” says Geoff Wilford, founder of Wilfords London. “The proportions are majestic, the detailing exquisite, and there’s a sense of quiet confidence in every room. The sweeping carriage driveway wasn’t just for show – it was designed with early motorcars in mind, back when the automobile was still a marvel. And that spirit of innovation, of elegant practicality, runs through the entire house.” 

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      There are bay windows and multiple fireplaces throughout the six-bedroom home.

      Wilfords London

      Upstairs, there are six bedrooms spread across two floors, including a luxurious primary suite with a spa-like en-suite and a dressing room that wouldn’t look out of place in a boutique hotel. There’s also a whimsical top-floor bedroom with a fairytale-style bath and a sun lounge that could moonlight as a yoga studio, artist’s nook, or very indulgent nap zone. 

      Outside, the south-facing garden is beautifully landscaped for alfresco entertaining. As for the detached garage—currently picturesque and period-appropriate—it’s too small for an 18-foot long Ghost, the smallest Rolls-Royce on the market. But is is ripe for reinvention as a home office, gym, artist studio, or even a snug screening room. 

      Click here to see more photos of the London home.

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      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      This London Building Starred in ‘Paddington.’ Now It Can Be Yours for $6 Million

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      For fans of marmalade sandwiches and whimsical bear adventures, this Notting Hill property may feel oddly familiar—and for good reason. Located on the corner of Portobello Road and Denbigh Close, the bold red façade of Alice’s Antiques doubled as Mr. Gruber’s Antique Shop in all three Paddington films.  

      Throughout the movies and book series, penned by the late Michael Pond, Mr. Gruber’s antique shop is a beloved setting, where he shares wisdom and adventure with Paddington. According to The Times, the real-life Mr. Gruber is Douglas Carter, the 66-year-old owner of Alice’s Antiques. Now, as Carter prepares to retire, the mixed-use building—which is actually owned by his 87-year-old mother—is available to purchase through Knight Frank for £4.5 million (or about $6 million). 

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      The London shop is stuffed with memorabilia and antiques.

      Knight Frank

      Held by the same family for three generations, this iconic corner building blends historical appeal with practical potential—and a touch of cinematic magic. The ground floor and basement comprise 1,341 square feet of prime retail space. With its position on one of London’s most photographed streets, the shop offers high visibility, significant foot traffic, and room for further development below. And if you have a knack for nostalgia, you’ll be pleased to know it also appeared in the original British crime comedy the Italian Job in 1969, giving it silver screen credentials across the decades. 

      Above the shop, the first and second floors unfold into a beautifully appointed 1,008-square-foot duplex maisonette. With large sash windows on three sides, the apartment is drenched in natural light. Interiors reflect a playful spirit, with a crimson staircase, patterned carpets, a blush-pink bathroom, and Edwardian fireplaces in both the bedroom and living room.  

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      Upstairs is a two-story, one-bedroom apartment.

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      The kitchen, charmingly compact, opens onto a French balcony and features burgundy floor tiles and matching cabinets. Just upstairs, a secluded roof terrace offers a perfect spot for coffee or cocktails, framed by views of Notting Hill’s famously colorful houses. 

      The property is being offered with vacant possession, allowing for flexibility in how the space is used—whether as a combined home and business, or as a longer-term investment. “Alice’s is an iconic property with so much character and history,” Jack Thomas, sales manager in Knight Frank’s Notting Hill office, told House Beautiful. “We’re thrilled to bring such a landmark opportunity to the market.” 

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      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      Mick Jagger’s Former London Flat Hits the Market for $7 Million

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      Rock legend Mick Jagger brings the edge on The Rolling Stones’ 1969 track Live With Me, where he mentions taking “tea at three.” He likely indulged in a cup or two at three in his former sub-penthouse—the unit directly below the actual penthouse—in London’s Marylebone area, where he partied with bandmate Keith Richards and then-girlfriend Marianne Faithfull. Now listed for the first time in 30 years with Prime London and Beauchamp Estates, the $7 million (£5.5 million) home resides in a landmark Edwardian-era mansion. 

      Known as Harley House, the gated apartment house was designed by architects Edward Boehmer and Percey Christian Gibbs and built between 1903 and 1904. Jagger’s former party pad sits on the building’s fourth floor with nearly 2,500 square feet of living space. Two reception rooms sit off its entrance hall, and further in, four bedrooms span the layout.

      View of the grand entrance hall with herringbone wood flooring.

      Beauchamp Estates/Gold Lens Photography

      Shortly after the Stones was founded in 1962 by Jagger and Richards, alongside instrumentalist Brian Jones, bassist Bill Wyman, and drummer Charlie Watts, the band began to skyrocket to fame. The success of iconic tracks like (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction and Get Off My Cloud is what allowed Jagger to lease the posh apartment in 1966. He had the place decked out that first summer in a “hippie-bohemian” style. 

      Jagger and Faithfull began dating the same year, and by year’s end, she had “become a regular fixture in the apartment,” the co-listing agents claim in a statement. But if there’s one thing for certain, it’s that the rock star left his mark on the abode before moving in 1968 to Belgravia’s Chelsea Square. 

      During its refurbishment, Jagger had photographer Gered Mankowitz capture portraits of him in a fur coat on the roof and in the drawing room, formerly referenced as the “hippie lounge.” A soaring 10-foot ceiling hovers above a wood-burning fireplace there, next to honey-toned herringbone floorboards that span the home. Richards regularly stopped by, often staying for days at a time after Jagger’s no-doubt epic shindigs that reportedly saw the likes of Princess Margaret as well.  

      The elegant primary bathroom with a walk-in shower and soaking tub.

      Beauchamp Estates/Gold Lens Photography

      Jagger did another photoshoot at the property, during which photographer Colin Jones snapped the musician in its entrance hall, where he stood dressed in a vintage military uniform. Today the flat features a sleek, minimalist kitchen; a formal dining room for 10; a study; and a primary suite with large bay windows, a dressing room, and a very modern bathroom that likely bears little resemblance to Jagger’s days. 

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      Regent’s Park, set adjacent to Harley House, affords homeowners easy access to its calm green spaces; the local underground station makes traversing London a breeze; and, no doubt, when taking a break from performing tracks like Paint it Black or Aftermath, which dropped during his time at Harley House, Jagger and Faithfull visited Harrods and San Lorenzo nearby for lunches. 

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      Beauchamp Estates/Gold Lens Photography

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      Demetrius Simms

      Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men’s Health, Complex…

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      Fleetwood Mac Legend Christine McVie’s London Penthouse Hits the Market for $9 Million

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      “I don’t sing about politics or anything like that. I sing about love.” 

      While the sweet statement once made by late Fleetwood Mac keyboardist and singer Christine McVie speaks to her true nature musically, the artist’s affection for contemporary design was more specifically captured in her London penthouse that’s just come up for sale at $8.9 million with Beauchamp Estates. The sunlit sanctuary’s posh amenities include a rooftop garden enveloped in greenery with open views over the city.

      Formerly part of a band named Chicken Shack, Christine joined British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac in 1970. That was two years after marrying John McVie, the group’s bassist. As part of its classic lineup, she famously cranked out tunes alongside drummer Mick Fleetwood, singer Stevie Nicks, and singer/guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. Hit tracks Christine penned for the band include Don’t Stop and Songbird, among others.

      The parquet-floored dining room has one of the home’s eight fireplaces.

      Beauchamp Estates/Tony Murray Photography

      In 1988, McVie left the band after nearly 30 years to live in semi-retirement in a Grade II listed manor house in Kent. Shortly after making an appearance on stage with the band at London’s O2 arena in 2013, she rejoined the band for a world tour. As a result, she began spending more time in London, where she picked up the penthouse on Belgravia’s Eaton Place in 2015, after selling her estate in Kent. 

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      Refreshed by designer Simon Buhl Davis, the penthouse features a double reception room with two seating areas alongside a trio of sash windows that overlook Eaton Place. A doorway embellished with bespoke library joinery leads to the dining room, which seats up to ten guests atop light oak herringbone pattern parquet flooring. The Shaker-style kitchen nearby features yellow ceramic wall tiles, Gaggenau appliances, and a breakfast bar.

      A skylight floods the primary bath with natural light.

      Beauchamp Estates/Tony Murray Photography

      Eight marble fireplaces span the residence, in addition to 9-foot-tall ceilings and tall doors that open to well-appointed rooms like the primary suite. Fixed on the upper level, the bedroom sits beneath a vaulted ceiling, while the marble and tile bathroom sits below a skylight, and the glamorous dressing area comes lined with built-in wardrobes. There are two other bedrooms in the home, which is crowned by a rooftop garden that’s enveloped in mature plantings and overlooks the central district. 

      Privacy and security were priorities for the rock legend, who used the penthouse as a retreat when not on tour until her death at age 79 in 2022.

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      Beauchamp Estates/Tony Murray Photography

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      Demetrius Simms

      Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men’s Health, Complex…

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