Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2025 i Maxim

From the outside it resembles the other historic, distinctively-gabled manor houses that dot the Swedish countryside. However, this one contains something of a secret. Inside you’ll find the VO Vapen manufacture, a sanctuary of precision and artisanal virtuosity where privileged visitors encounter not merely firearms but cultural artifacts—“expressions of Swedish hunting philosophy where respect for nature intertwines with appreciation for timeless craftsmanship.” Many consider VO Vapen to be the world’s finest bespoke gunsmith, and the firm creates what are widely hailed as the most exclusive hunting rifles on earth in its unique stone building—antique on the outside, state of the art within. They are masterpieces that can command over $800,000 and require up to 18 months of painstaking work to complete. Ever since master gunsmith Viggo Olsson founded the family…

Ever since she was christened “The Body”—a moniker that made her a household name—Elle Macpherson has been shaping the modeling industry. The Australia native with a sunny disposition, serious work ethic and a penchant for wellness carved a mold for generations of models to become multi-hyphenates on their own terms. While her beauty put her on the map over 40 years ago and ensured the phone never stopped ringing, Macpherson says nothing compares to how good she feels in her skin right now. In her own words, “Watch this space—there’s so much more to come. This is just the beginning.” Congrats on your Hot 100 cover! How does it feel? Exposed! [Laughs] Having said that, I’ve become more relaxed in front of the camera. I trust Gilles and we had…

In the rarefied realm where automotive engineering transcends into art, Ferrari has unveiled its latest masterpiece—the 12Cilindri Spider. This open-air embodiment of Maranello’s philosophy transforms the already masterful 12Cilindri coupe into an immersive environment where the boundaries between driver, machine and road dissolve into epic experience. As Jacopo Marcon, Ferrari’s product manager for the 12Cilindri Spider, said at its initial launch, the naturally aspirated V12-powered roadster firmly “goes against today’s trends. With this model, we’re keeping our purist tradition alive, addressing those clients for whom Ferrari means the most.” This philosophy honors the vision of the company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari, who once stated: “The 12-cylinder will always be the original Ferrari car. Just think that [our] 12-cylinder was born in 1946” to power the very first Ferraribadged car, the 125…

The list of legendary Maxim covers is almost too vast to count, but we can tell you exactly how many of them were shot by Antoine Verglas: 23. Shannen Doherty’s June 1999 cover (which is honored on this year’s Hot 100) marked the French-raised, New York City-based photographer’s debut with the brand, and he’d go on to capture some of the most beloved and significant moments in Maxim’s illustrious history. But even by the time he joined the family a quarter-century ago, Verglas was already a seasoned veteran. Breakthrough success came in the late-1980s shortly after he moved to New York with his girlfriend, who had a contract with Ford Modeling Agency (now Ford Models). Using a seemingly innate ability to network, he managed to score candid photoshoots and accompanying…

The 2025 Maxim Big Game Experience: Saints and Sinners, produced by unKommon Events, proved to be the hottest ticket in New Orleans ahead of Super BowI LIX. The night before the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs to become Super Bowl champions at Caesars Superdome, Maxim’s annual Big Game bash took over the nearby Generations Hall for a star-studded evening featuring a headlining set from superstar rapper/producer Timbaland and DJ sets from Loud Luxury and Plastik Funk. A surprise hip-hop performance from Miami Dolphins linebacker Duke Riley added some extra Big Game energy to the already stacked musical lineup. Chiefs heiress and former Maxim cover star Gracie Hunt danced on-stage in the deejay booth, Timbaland debuted a new song by Rihanna and Philadelphia Eagles Executive Vice President Howie Rosen…

Mayor Eric Adams starts his mornings before most of the city has even hit snooze. He’s meditating, working out, and downing a green smoothie, then diving into a day that might include managing a crisis or boosting New York’s nightlife. For the former cop turned mayor, it’s all part of running the city that never sleeps. Since taking office in 2022, Adams has made public safety the cornerstone of his administration. It’s paid off, he says — shootings and homicides are down, and tourism is back. But just as important to him are tech innovation and helping the cooks, cleaners, and clerks who keep the city humming. Sure, there have also been controversies, including questions about fundraising and his sometimes combative style. But Adams seems unfazed. As he eyes a…