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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Martha Alexander

Hot, sober spring: How to master the art of booze-free socialising

If you’re someone who clocks a single ray of sunshine breaking through a heavy cloud and immediately announces the arrival of hot girl summer while reaching for the rosé – you’re not alone. Warmer weather — a vibe shift that feels like a cause for celebration in itself— is synonymous with increased boozing, from weddings to festivals and lazy days in the park to pub gardens.

However, it appears that an increasing number of people are attempting to break that cycle and quitting drinking for an indefinite period. Supermodel Bella Hadid, 26, in April announced on Instagram that she was six months sober. She is the latest in a long line of celebrities to have embraced sobriety, including Lily Allen and Cara Delevingne.

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