Life & Style
How to live your best life, from timeless fashion, jewellery and watches, to cars, food and drink and dogs
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We're all going coconuts for a Bounty barIt might have been created to whisper seductively of sunshine and sandy beaches, but, on its 75th birthday, the Bounty bar feels distinctly British, says Rob Crossan.
By Rob Crossan Published
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Move over, Marianne: Meet the four-legged stars of the new Sense and SensibilityFrom a scene-stealing pug who inspired Fiona Shaw's laugh, to a whippet, old English sheepdog and a supporting cast of hounds, the latest Jane Austen adaptation is a dog-lover's dream.
By Florence Allen Published
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Watch what you owe: Five extraordinarily rare watches seized by HMRC are going up for auctionAt the end of this month a Philippe Dufour, Patek Philippe, two Audemars Piguet and an Omega will go under the hammer with no minimum selling prices.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Let's get physical: The future of shopping is decidedly old-fashionedAmie Elizabeth White celebrates the return of in-person shopping.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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Mimosas, mud and 'Trinity, would you mind?' How to save a wet wedding with an Ineos Grenadier QuartermasterWeddings are always a hectic affair, but if you want to actually make yourself useful to the bride and groom, you best turn up in a small tank, advises Trinity Francis.
By Trinity Francis Published
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The staunch and sturdy Austrian export that's even better than schnitzelAgnes Stamp extolls the virtues of the schnauzer.
By Agnes Stamp Published
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Hanhart just made 300 of Steve McQueen's favourite pilot's watch, in super-strong horse leatherHanhart has released a limited edition timepiece inspired by one of Steve McQueen's favourite chronographs.
By Trinity Francis Last updated
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How do you make a map cool? By putting it on a Burberry parkaA Burberry coat, emblazoned with a map of London has caught Rosie Paterson's eye.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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The oxymoron of luxury tinned tunaYou might think of tinned fish as a European invention. You would be wrong.
By Will Hosie Published
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'Flowers were used to communicate sentiments too intimate or improper to say out loud': The forgotten Victorian tradition of floriographyCece Jewellery has created a new jewellery collection inspired by a popular Victorian tradition of giving flowers to convey a certain message.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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Does the world’s most famous route still capture the romance of the open road?On the eve of its centenary, Charlie Thomas braves 1,300 miles of Route 66 to find out.
By Charlie Thomas Published
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It ain't nothing but a song about a hound dog: Musical muses of the canine worldSometimes, inspiration can be found in the form of a gentle nudge from a cold wet nose, reveals Harry Pearson.
By Harry Pearson Published
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The search for the perfect carrot led me to one of Wiltshire’s loveliest new hotelsPamela Goodman checks in to Teffont House Hotel.
By Pamela Goodman Published
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Pioneering chef Raymond Blanc on never saying no and eating caviar for puddingLotte Brundle meets the French chef and restaurateur.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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I’ve journeyed to Cleopatra's lost emerald mines in search of the gemstone that's 100 times rarer than diamondsRarer than diamonds and more valuable than any other coloured jewels, a fine emerald represents natural beauty at its most beguiling, says Jonathan Self.
By Jonathan Self Published
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Going against the grain: Meet the British bakeries championing ancient and heritage cropsLargely beholden since the 1960s to industrially produced wheat, many British bakeries are now seeing a chance. Tom Howells meets a series of pioneering growers and makers.
By Tom Howells Published
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Robin Swithinbank: I've seen the world's rarest and most valuable watches with my own eyes. Now, you can tooSome of the world’s rarest and most valuable watches go on display in Milan later this week — and they’re all made by one company.
By Robin Swithinbank Published
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The Glovebox: A new era at McLaren, best of Goodwood Revival and say hello to Kermit and NevadaPlus, VistaJet takes to the tarmac.
By James Fisher Published
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The humble pug has long been the darling dog of royaltySilly looking yes, but the pug is one of the fanciest dogs around.
By Agnes Stamp Published
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The Bentley Torcal is an electric car that isn’t afraidWhy pretend to be something you're not, when you can celebrate something that you are.
By James Fisher Published
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Jeff Koons: 'AI is affecting us in the most positive ways imaginable'The New York based artist talks perfectionism, Plato's Cave, and turning a dog into a watch with Hublot.
By Robin Swithinbank Published


