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    Justine Picardie

    Justine Picardie is a fashion writer, biographer and novelist, and a former editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar.
    Justine Picardie: 'As the wife of Prince Philip’s godson, I saw Elizabeth II on shoot days, wearing a tweed jacket and tartan skirt'

    The late Queen was never more relaxed than when sporting comfortable, yet impeccably tailored designs, inspired by her beloved Scotland.

    By Justine Picardie Published 21 August 26

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      Coco Chanel's enduring love affair with the English countryside

      An affair with the 2nd Duke of Westminster introduced Coco Chanel to fly-fishing, Winston Churchill and the tweed clothing that shaped some of her most enduring designs, reveals Justine Picardie.

      By Justine Picardie Published 29 September 23

    • The Crooked House, Lavenham, Suffolk. Photographed by Simon Buck for Country Life.
      The Country Life guide to Suffolk: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat

      Suffolk is often overlooked in favour of neighbouring country Norfolk, but there's just as much to do here and plenty of fascinating early medieval period history. Here’s our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.

      By Justine Picardie Published 26 August 23

    • Queen Elizabeth ll, wearing jodhpurs and a headscarf, relaxes during Windsor Horse Show on May 13, 1988 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)
      70 years of style: The clothes of Queen Elizabeth II

      Far from being a passive dresser, The Queen pays close attention to what she wears and what those clothes convey. She has left a lasting impression on the fashion industry, believes Justine Picardie.

      By Justine Picardie Published 9 September 22

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