GAGA
The girl behind the phonomenon

SHE DOESN'T ENTER YOUR WORLD, YOU ENTER HERS. 'I take my experiences and inject them into the realms of fantasy,' she tells me." This disengagement or ambiguity allows Lady Gaga to create an entire industry based on shock and awe. And her little monsters cannot get enough of her.

From an article examining the new feminism to a feature on the debate between voyeurism/ art through the lens of a cell-phone camera, THE FEBRUARY ISSUE IS PACKED WITH GREAT READING. We also bring you the first-ever India interview with Virginie Viard, the director of Chanel's creative studio.

Fashion takes a seductive approach to lingerie and loads up with lace. WE ALSO INTRODUCE A NEW SERIES, CALLED "STYLE FOR LESS", that brings you the latest trends at prices you cannot resist. This month we also pander to your inner girly side and bring you a wonderful jewellery special. We show you how to wear your baubles – with unbelievable chic.

Beauty goes back to the grassroots and focuses on all things green. IT IS IMPRESSIVE HOW ETHICAL BEAUTY HAS BECOME A 21ST CENTURY BUZZWORD. Fitness hits out with a lesson in martial arts. Whittle the waistline while you kick butt. And yes, if there is anything you have to do this year – then make yourself this promise: Travel to Turkey. It's my chosen destination for 2012.