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Country Life's luxury editor's gift ideas for gentlemenChristmas gift ideas for all of the men in your life, from fathers to husbands, to boyfriends to brothers.
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Country Life's luxury editor's Christmas gift ideas for leading ladiesThe Country Life Christmas gift guide is back and it's bigger than ever. Here's what to buy your mother, wife, sister or girlfriend (or all four).
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Whodunnit? Le Bristol hotel in Paris already has a resident Birman cat — now it has its own Cluedo game tooLe Bristol hotel is without doubt one of Paris's best Grand Dame hotels. And to celebrate its centenary, its collaborated with Cluedo.
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Kilt status: A history of the iconic Scottish skirt, from wartime wrap to punk protestEverything you need to know about the kilt — apart from what to wear underneath one.
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Savile Row might be the beating heart of bespoke men's tailoring, but it was named after a womanSavile Row is the home of the bespoke suit, but its history is a lot more colourful than you might expect.
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A handful of Scotland's last available freshwater pearls have been transformed into 'mesmerising' pieces of jewelleryEdinburgh jeweller Hamilton & Inches have been trusted to handle the incredibly rare organic gemstones.
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The trench coat is a British fashion icon that’s been worn by everyone from brave World War soldiers to Sex and the City’s Samantha JonesThe trench coat did not originate in the trenches, says Amie Elizabeth White, but it was greatly influenced by the World Wars, and was sported by a host of film and TV stars.
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What’s better than a date with Ali MacGraw? Tending to your waxed jacket, according to Steve McQueenThis is the story of the world’s most useful jacket — and a staple in Britain's countryside homes.
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Fall the right way: Country Life's shopping guide to the very best this autumnFrom tweed to tartan, scented candles to sandwiches, here's how to spend your money this autumn.
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The origins of the Oxford shoe and why it will never go out of style‘Oxfords, not brogues’ are words to live by, but what do they actually mean?
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‘City gents in bowler hats beat on our shop windows shouting “immoral!” and “disgusting!”’: The rise (and rise) of the mini skirtWhat the mini skirt lacked in length it more than made up for in meaning.
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Capri, Monte-Carlo, St Tropez and... Somerset: Eight of our favourite fashion pop-ups to have on your radar this summerBrands including Dior, Louis Vuitton and Burberry are taking over hotel beach clubs and setting up shop — temporarily at least — in some of Europe's most iconic holiday destinations.
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Coco's crush: Chanel's century-long love affair with Britain and its menFor the past 100 years, Chanel — the person and the brand — has left an indelible mark on the UK and its cultural institutions. Amie Elizabeth White takes a look at how the relationship came to be.
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Fields and fashion: Why luxury loves the British countrysideFrom Perthshire to Paris, 'Anglomania' is taking over high fashion. Amie Elizabeth White tells us why.
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It's your dog's world and we're just living in it: a sidecar and 14 more fabulous products for your canine companion -
Never leave a bun behind: What to do with leftover hot cross bunsWhere did hot cross buns originate from — and what can do with any leftover ones?
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Chelsea Flower Show 2025: Everything you need to know, plus our top tips and tricksCountry Life editors and contributor share their tips and tricks for making the most of Chelsea.
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John Sutcliffe — The man, the myth and the paint-naming legend behind Dead Salmon and Elephant's Breath -
Everything you need to know about one of sport's most gruelling rivalriesThis year's Boat Race is expected to play out to a global audience of 100million.
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Why LOEWE decided to reimagine the teapot, 25 great designs overLoewe has commissioned 25 world-leading artists to design a teapot, in time for Salone del Mobile.
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The V&A and Burberry announce landmark Fashion Gallery makeoverThe V&A is renovating one of its largest and most-visited spaces — with support from British fashion house Burberry.
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You've gotta catch them all: Everything you need to know about London's giant Easter egg huntFortnum & Mason, Anya Hindmarch and Chopard are among the companies that have lent a creative hand.
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The best rhododendron and azalea gardens in BritainIt's the time of year when rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and many more spring favourites are starting to light up the gardens of the nation. Here are the best places to go to enjoy them at their finest.
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The King wants YOU: His Majesty's call-to-arms for under-35s across BritainThe King’s Foundation has launched its ‘35 under 35’ initiative — a UK-wide search for ‘the next generation of exceptional makers and changemakers’ who want to work holistically with Nature.
