Esquire UK unveils a redesign for Teo van den Broeke’s first ‘Better Men’ issue

The first issue of Esquire’s new Editor-in-Chief includes a redesigned magazine, new contributors and the launch of the brand’s ‘Better Men’ strategy

Esquire UK has officially ushered in a new era under Editor-in-Chief Teo van den Broeke, with the release of his debut issue and the successful launch of the brand’s first Esquire Better Men event at Claridge’s last week. Together, the refreshed print edition and the accompanying editorial franchise signal one of the brand’s most significant strategic shifts in recent years.

The Winter issue, which went on sale on 13 November, is the first fully steered by van den Broeke and introduces an overhaul of Esquire UK’s design language, a new roster of contributors, and a renewed commitment to print. The brand will increase its publishing frequency to bi-monthly from 2026, a notable move in a market where many titles continue to downshift in print.

A new visual and editorial identity

Centred on the theme of Better Men, the issue aims to “reimagine men serving style with purpose,” combining Esquire’s heritage with a more contemporary, values-driven lens. Three bespoke covers — featuring Jonathan Bailey, Colman Domingo and Alexander Skarsgård — articulate the brand’s refreshed take on modern masculinity.

Inside, Esquire introduces an expanded contributor network including Nick Foulkes (Watches & Jewellery), Gianluca Longo, Ben Cobb and Caroline Issa (Style), Charlene Prempeh (Design), Jackson Boxer (Food), and Charlie Casely Hayford (Tailoring), alongside a strengthened group of contributing editors. The redesign also brings upgraded paper stock, enhanced photography and newly defined style, life and culture sections.

Teo van den Broeke described the relaunch as an evolution rooted in legacy:

“British Esquire has always been a beacon of inteligence, style and service. I started reading Esquire as a teenager, and I am now honoured to evolve its extraorindary legacy with the inaugural Better Men issue. In the issue, we celebrate good men doing great things. Men who are engaged with the world, with purpose and good taste as guiding principles for better living.”

Better Men as a brand extension

The issue also marks the debut of the Better Men List, a curated index of individuals from across industries who represent creativity, integrity and progress. These honourees were celebrated at the inaugural Esquire Better Men event at Claridge’s on 12 November, delivered in collaboration with headline partner BOSS.

For the magazine industry, the initiative reflects a broader trend: legacy titles increasingly building editorial franchises that live across print, events and video. Esquire’s strategy reinforces this shift, with the redesign extending into a suite of new video series set to spotlight cultural and style leaders.

By combining a refreshed print product, new contributor voices and an experiential layer, Esquire UK joins a growing cohort of heritage brands revitalising their relevance… not by stepping away from print, but by rebuilding around it.