VANQUISHING
ALL RIVALS
Aston Martin brings in its top F1 drivers to unveil its new V12 flagship sports car, Vanquish, with a whole constellation of stars from the world of cinema, the arts, music and fashion watching on.
A LIFELONG LOVE
LOVE
Caroline Shinkle has been driving her DB7 Volante since she was just 16 years old. She still gets a visceral thrill from driving it.
PHILLIPA TREACY
DATA ENGINEER, PERFORMANCE OPTIMISATION
Phillipa Treacy is a data engineer (performance optimisation) for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team
IN JAMES BOND’S
FOOTSTEPS
Meet Area 00, who loves to visit James Bond movie locations. They dress the part, too.
HOUSE OF Q
AT BURLINGTON ARCADE
Aston Martin celebrates 60 years of Goldfinger with a London pop-up uncovering secrets from the world of James Bond
RHAPSODY
IN BLUE
The new Vantage departs from Spain’s sizzling southern city of Seville to deliver heart-pounding performance on both the track and the winding roads of Andalusia
LICENCE
TO THRILL
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Goldfinger and Aston Martin’s debut in the James Bond film franchise – the beginning of a truly remarkable cinematic partnership that has stood the test of time
INTO
THE WILD
Amidst Scotland’s untamed hills and rushing rivers, Aston Martin’s latest iteration of its game-changing SUV is more than equipped to conquer any challenge
THE SPY WHO
SHAPED A LEGACY
James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli of EON Productions offer an exclusive glimpse into the evolution of everyone’s favourite spy in conversation with Dylan Jones
VALIANT
CAR OF CHAMPIONS
Taking inspiration from Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® team driver Fernando Alonso and his passion for driving at the limit, Valiant has been designed to thrive on the racetrack and thrill on the road
WELCOME
TO MIAMI
As one of the latest additions to miami’s skyline, Aston Martin’s inaugural luxury residences mirror the city’s constant pursuit of the extraordinary
BEAUTY
+ BEAST
Photographed against the backdrop of brutalist buildings across london, the DB12 Volante provides a startling contrast to these urban structures. Yet, Julia Pasarón poses that the feline-looking convertible may share more in common with the architectural style than first meets the eye
COLOUR
CODED
Travel through the Aston Martin colour palette and you’ll discover a spectrum of shades and hues inspired by all corners of the world
BY ROYAL
APPOINTMENT
Aston Martin’s iconic wings will proudly sit beside the coat of arms of the british sovereign for the first time in the company’s 111-year history, following a newly granted royal warrant
ON
THE RECORD
A colourful Catalogue of extraordinary records sheds light on the artistic potential of vinyl, a medium, that has been enjoying a renaissance in recent years
UN–BREAKABLE
BOND
Spy Manor productions founder and Aston Martin ambassador Vanda Everke shares why her professional dreams dovetail perfectly with her personal passion for the brand
THE STUNT DOUBLE’S
DOUBLE
The intriguing tale of The Italian Job’s DB4 Convertible
DYNAMIC
DUO
Renowned photographer Simon Emmett trains his lens on two of Aston Martin’s star performers
FAST
TRACK
Discover how Aston Martin’s official FIA safety car, the fastest Vantage, was born for the task on the frontline of Formula 1®
SMALL
WONDER
Just 1,059 examples of the all-electric Aston Martin DB5 will be handcrafted at the Little Car Company’s workshops. Made to 66 per cent scale, they are exquisite in every detail
Mo Moneypenny
Mo Problems
How James Bond and Aston Martin inspired the poetry of rap music
WHAT DO I DREAD?
SPRINT WEEKENDS
Curtis Stones is Aston Martin F1 Team's Chief Mechanic
INSIDE AND OUT
THE NEW DBX707
The interior of the new Aston Martin DBX707 is as technically advanced as the engine that powers it.
ASTON MARTIN’S
FIRST FORAY INTO ARCHITECTURE
The British motor brand has completed work on a luxurious 66-storey residential building in Miami, Florida, with 99 per cent of properties already sold.
SAFETY FIRST…
AND FAST
Aston Martin reveals its new high-performance Vantage safety car for this season’s Formula 1 race series.
SMASHING THE AUTOMOTIVE
GLASS CEILING
Three women leaders reveal the challenges they’ve faced while climbing the ladder and offer their solutions to improving diversity in the industry
ASTON MARTINS
IN 2-D FORM
Meet the British artist who has captured the essence of some of Aston Martin’s most famous models, and distilled them into beautiful artistic prints.
THE ULTIMATE
IN-CAR MUSIC EXPERIENCE
For their new Vantage, Aston Martin once again brought on board leading British sound-system manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins, following their successful collaboration on the DB12 last year.
CHANCING ON ICE
TRACTION THRILLER
Nick Scott takes the DBX707 for an incredible snow driving experience in Arctic Lapland – and relearns how to drive in the process.
ASTON MARTIN
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
Introduced to the world as “brothers in speed”, the next generation Vantage, Vantage GT3 and AMR24 Formula 1® car accelerate Aston Martin’s ambition to be a leading force in Formula 1® and manufacturer of the world’s finest sports cars.
VANTAGE
MAKE YOUR MARK
The potent new Vantage is the fastest in the renowned nameplate’s 74-year history.
TEXAS
TRAILBLAZER
Adam Hay-Nicholls takes the DB12 on an all-American road trip through Texas Hill Country to the heart of Austin
LAS VEGAS
NEW HORIZONS
Dylan Jones experiences the awe-inspiring Vegas Sphere, a billion-dollar marvel that transcends size and spectacle
MARYAM EISLER
IN THE FRAME
Maryam Eisler’s talents span far beyond photography. Rosie Smith gets to know the multi- hyphenate creative behind the camera
STAR POWER
STEVEN MCRAE
Principal dancer at The Royal Ballet Steven McRae grew up with a love of cars and racing – and his dancing is the same, full of speed and risk. In a conversation with Lyndsey Winship, he reflects on life in the fast lane and under the spotlight.
MY ASTON MARTIN
BEST IN SHOW
Aston Martin collector Osamu Chatani shares with Dylan Jones why the marque holds a place among his most prized possessions
SUSTAINABILITY
MATERIAL GAINS
The choice of the right materials is key to both sustainability and performance at the Aston Martin design studio
THE NAME
GAME
Meet the jewellers who have interpreted their family legacies in myriad ways
TOKYO
TAKEOVER
In a dazzling conclusion to its 110th anniversary celebrations, Aston Martin seized this rare moment, commandeering Tokyo’s oldest temple for a concours d’elegance like no other
OUTWARD
BOND
From Jamaica to Venice, Rome to Rio - a new book takes us on a pictorial tour of James Bond’s most iconic locations
ON CAMERA
DIVAS ARE FOREVER
Singer Shirley Bassey prepares to take the wheel of an Aston Martin DBS. Heeling and toeing might be tricky in those boots, though
GRIT+
GLORY
Jessica Hawkins reflects on her high-octane journey to the Formula 1® Stage
F1
ASTON IN ACTION
As the motorsport world eagerly anticipates the Formula 1® 2024 season kickoff, join us in revisiting the triumphs, teamwork and tenacity that propelled Aston Martin to new heights in 2023
GERARD PIREGAUX
MEETING OF MINDS
A rare and exclusive fusion of horological and automotive craftsmanship, the Neo Bridges Aston Martin Edition draws inspiration from the marque’s next generation of sportscars
BREAKING THE BARRIERS
BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 8000
Bombardier's Global 8000 aircraft isn't just about speed; it's a revolution in business travel poised to reshape the industry
TITANIUM HYPERCAR
ON TWO WHEELS
Aston Martin has teamed up with one of Britain’s leading bicycle builders to create a luxury road bike that can be cosmetically matched with an owner’s car. The result is both beautiful and high-performance.
THE CAR SHOWROOM
AND THE CATWALK
Top fashion designer Jayne Pierson explains her love for the Aston Martin DBX707 and the links between car and fashion design.
THE ACCIDENTAL
COLLECTORS
Meet the Californian couple who own three out of six DB7s from a limited edition. Will they eventually complete their collection?
SCOTLAND’S STORIED STAY
OLD COURSE HOTEL
Experience Scottish hospitality at its finest and explore St Andrews’ rich heritage at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa this winter.
ASTON MARTIN LIGHTS UP
THE BIGGEST SCREEN OF ALL
On the eve of the Las Vegas Grand Prix Formula 1 race, Aston Martin unveiled one of its boldest advertising campaigns yet, lighting up the desert city with video footage on the LED screen of the new Sphere entertainment arena.
DBX 707
ROMAN HOLIDAY
The mighty DBX707 either finds a path to luxury or makes one.
ICON(S)
REBORN
Low, lean, and sensationally powerful, the DB12 coupe is the first of a new breed of super tourer. And now there are two…
EAST LONDON
CALLING
Elisa Anniss meets the East End artisans breathing new life into age-old bespoke.
VALHALLA
ODIN‘S PRIDE
Pushing the boundaries expands knowledge and capabilities, so it’s inevitable that Formula 1® is the proving ground to which we should look when wondering what will be on the roads of tomorrow. Welcome Valhalla – a glimpse of tomorrow, today.
MIC DROP
THE ART OF RECORDING
Embark on a journey through sound and time as Legacy+Art illuminates Abbey Road Studios’ microphone collection.
INSIDE
F1
Adam Hay-Nicholls goes behind the scenes at the Dutch Grand Prix to see what a typical Formula 1® weekend looks like through the eyes of six Aston Martin personnel.
BORN
TO RACE
A prototype of Aston Martin’s most potent hypercar is set to enter the world’s greatest endurance race from 2025.
ONCE
WERE KINGS
Few stories have intrigued the contemporary art world quite like that of the Connor Brothers.
HEART OF
LUXURY
Chris Beanland explores Manhattan's most luxurious districts and delves into the worlds of Aston Martin's New York neighbours.
STAR
VEHICLE
Peter Seller's DB4 GT took a supporting role in a 1960’S comedy caper.
BREAKING
NEW GROUND
Ambition meets architectural prowess at the all-new Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® team technology campus.
ES DEVLIN
SHOW TIME
Enter the mesmerising world of Es Devlin, the artist behind mind-bending stage designs for icons like Beyoncé and Adele and art installations that push the boundaries of imagination.
THE OWO
MODERN LANDMARK
Belinda Craigie looks at the impressive story behind the redevelopment of whitehall’s old war office, which called upon talented craftspeople spanning the breadth of architecture and design.
ONE-HUNDRED-TEN
ICONIC YEARS CELEBRATION
Legacy in Motion
RINA
CENTRE STAGE
From a scene-stealing role in John Wick to a scorching summer tour and unforgettable Glastonbury performances, 2023 belongs to the remarkable Rina Sawayama. Dylan Jones speaks to the singer and actress about her meteoric rise to superstardom and what it means to leave a lasting impact on the music industry.
ASTON MARTIN
DB12 VOLANTE
“For many of our customers, roof-down driving is the greatest pleasure. With the new DB12 Volante we have changed the rules.”
BREAKING
NEW GROUND
As the representation of women in motorsport continues to be ever-more essential, Heart of Racing’s female duo become the first to win with Vantage
THE ULTIMATE
ROAD TRIP
For their latest road trip, Germany’s largest Aston Martin owners’ club headed to the UK, visiting the British marque’s classic car centre, its heritage trust museum, and its global headquarters.
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY
FOR THE DB5
60 years old this year, the Aston Martin DB5 is more revered than ever.
BERND MAYLÄNDER
SLOWING THINGS DOWN
Dominic Bliss sits down with the man taking on Formula 1's best drivers in a road car.
LANCE STROLL
DRIVE TO SURVIVE
Adam Hay-Nicholls speaks to Lance Stroll about overcoming injury and defying doubt in Formula 1®
VALOUR
HANDLE WITH CARE
Remember the front-engine supercars of the past? Aston Martin does.
DB12 LAUNCH
STAR LOT
Performance meets philanthropy as Aston Martin’s DB12 is unveiled by Formula 1® team drivers Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso and auctioned at the amFAR Gala in Cannes
TIMELESS TREASURE
The Hermès Birkin
Smallbone is offering Aston Martin magazine readers the chance to own a coveted Hermès Birkin bag.
CROWNING MOMENT
MELANIE C GRANT
Elisa Anniss speaks to celebrated curator and tastemaker Melanie C Grant about her trailblazing jewellery journey
INSIDE THE STUDIO
DRIVEN BY DESIGN
Harriet Hirschler visits the Aston Martin Design Studio in Gaydon to find out how the future is in good hands
VAKYRIE AMR PRO
UNLEASHED
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR PRO is unleashed on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
ASTON MARTIN DB12
TURNING HEADS
Dylan Jones takes the new Aston Martin DB12 to the Côte d'Azur and turns heads as he navigates the roads of the Riviera
ASTON MARTIN ON CAMERA
REGAL WHEELS
Rory Ross reflects on King Charles III’s automotive affinity with Aston Martin
LE MANS
VANTAGE GLORY
Aston Martin celebrates a centenary second-place triumph at 24 Hours of Le Mans
MAYFAIR TO MOROCCO
AREA 00
Area 00’S trans-continental escapade showcases the spirit of Aston Martin
LAP OF LEGENDS
110 ICONIC YEARS
110 Iconic Years celebrated with spectacular Silverstone parade
GREG WILLIAMS
LEADING LENS
The photographer of choice at the world’s most prestigious awards shows, Greg Williams knows the winning formula behind a celebrity portrait
BOWMORE ARC-52
MOKUME MARVEL
Building upon the success of its predecessor, Bowmore ARC-52 Mokume Edition pushes the boundaries of craftsmanship, design and rarity
60 YEARS OF DB5
A LOVE LETTER
Why the Aston Martin DB5 is true movie royalty, as told by Nick Swallow
BERND MAYLÄNDER
UNDER CONTROL
Adam Hay-Nicholls meets the man leading the Formula 1 grid.
ASTON MARTIN ON CAMERA
Street Driving Man
Gered Mankowitz’ iconic image of Mick Jagger and his Aston Martin DB6 captures the mood of a revolutionary decade.
VINTAGE BOOKS
The big idea
Chris Beanland asks what one of the world’s most singular bookshops can tell us about what we really want to read.
ASTON MARTIN 110TH ANNIVERSARY
Making history
Aston Martin celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2023 with the brand entering an exciting new chapter.
HEART OF RACING
DAY TO NIGHT
Following a historic first Aston Martin victory at Daytona, Craig Thomas speaks to the Heart of Racing team about their achievements with the all-conquering Vantage GT3.
GRAND PRIX SUCCESSES
Back-to-back podiums
The Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 saw a spectacular season opener from the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team.
GAVIN BOND
Being there
The 90s marked a pivotal decade for high fashion and style — and Gavin Bond was one of the few photographers to capture all the action behind the scenes
JADE
Imperial Green
Jade, the heritage material that confucius paid homage to, continues as a hot commodity and subject of scholarship
GIRARD PERREGAUX
Brave face
Rachel Ingram discovers what happens when two great design minds from the worlds of watchmaking and motoring come together.
ACH130 ASTON MARTIN EDITION
Full throttle
Four weeks, four continents – and over 40 stops – JP Thor’s voyage home aboard his ACH130 Aston Martin Edition embraces the joy of the journey as he traverses ocean, mountain and forest.
ASTON MARTIN DBX707
Conquering the pinnacle
The world’s most powerful luxury SUV takes on Switzerland’s Furka Pass.
ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE
A RIDE ON THE VALKYRIE
Jeremy Taylor gets behind the wheel of the impossible car made possible.
FERNANDO ALONSO
Winning formula
Dylan Jones spoke to Fernando Alonso ahead of his spectacular debut for the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® Team at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
DBS 770 ULTIMATE
The last word
A ferocious farewell to Aston Martin’s Super GT flagship.