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'I’m always desperate to know how cold it was in those big houses or how disgusting people smelled': Artist Lyndsey Mendick on her dream time-travel destinationsWhere would you go if you could wind back the clock?
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The ‘fibre of the Gods’: Why a t-shirt can cost £245The world's rarest fabrics are all nature's doing and the pinnacle of luxury, finds Hayley Bloomingdale.
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Should we credit the country house with the headpiece renaissance?Markers of time, place and personality, headpieces are little pieces of theatre; exquisite sculptural objects that exist in dialogue with the body, says Melanie Cable-Alexander.
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Meet the English dandy responsible for Royal Ascot's strict and enduring dress codeBeau Brummell was an arbiter of men's fashion who rejected flamboyant clothes in favour 'good form, fine fabrics and sedate colours'.
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Swaine: A quiet authoritySponsor Content Created With Swaine London
Swaine — a byword for British excellence for more than 275 years — is celebrating the modern City gentleman in its latest campaign.
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Elizabeth II's favourite accessory is a firm fashion crowd favourite — and it fits inside a pocketThe silk scarf was one of Elizabeth II's style signifiers and a big part of an exhibition celebrating everything she wore on what would've been her centenary year.
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A snob's guide to what to wear to workSpoiler alert: shorts and sandals are out.
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Specs in the city: You shouldn't underestimate the transformative effect of bespoke glasses — and this London shop crafted some for Amelia EarhartMark Hedges heads to E. B. Meyrowitz to find the ultimate bespoke glasses.
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'A flash of skull-print sock is my equivalent of a six pack': A snob's guide to socksTo show your socks or to hide them away? It depends on who you asks, finds Sophia Money-Coutts.
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When did the bride start wearing white for her wedding?Silver, red or even black, marriage gowns of the past were seldom white, until Queen Victoria opted for the hue of purity in 1840, discovers Matthew Dennison
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From the Wild West to West London: The indomitable rise of cowboy coreDressing like a cowboy has never been more fashionable. Hayley Bloomingdale investigates what's behind the the creeping influence of Americana, in the UK and around the world.
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'Do not be afraid of looking like a tweed factory has thrown up on you': A snob’s guide to what to wear for CheltenhamNine fail-safe tips for looking your best at Cheltenham Festival 2026.
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Driving is an occasion. It's time to dress like itThe renaissance of 'car clothing' means there's no excuse not to be the best dressed man or woman behind the wheel, as Simon De Burton explains.
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If this Derby boot is good enough for Bond, then it's good enough for youIn a new series, Amie Elizabeth White reveals one thing you should buy in each category, from shoes and white shirts, to weekend bags and umbrellas.
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'I loved defying the tyranny of fast fashion, one stitch at a time': Make do and mend is enjoying a creative revivalDebora Robertson gets out her darning wool
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Fashion fit for the Winter Olympics (sort of) from the Country Life ArchiveThe Country Life Archive is a gold mine of inspiring winter fashion, finds Melanie Bryan.
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The rugby shirt is a bona fide sartorial superstarOnce the reserve of mud-caked public schoolboys, the rugby shirt is now embraced by outfitters across the globe.
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‘Re-using gemstones and gold pays in so many ways, turning "something old" into "something new" again’Approximately 40% of all UK engagements happen between November and Valentine's Day, but choosing what to propose with can be a minefield. Why not look at what's hiding in the family jewellery box, says Jessica Diamond.
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'The Taylor Swift effect? We've never experienced anything like it': Jeweller Cece Fein-Hughes' consuming passionsCece Jewellery's signature signet rings are beloved by the famous and fabulous — including Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and Taylor Swift. Lotte Brundle meets the woman behind the jewellery.
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Slipshod no more: The slipper has made its way out of the bedroom and into the world of high fashionVersatile, stylish, comfortable and elegant. What's not to love about footwear that's perfect for almost every occasion?
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Hello Kitty, the FBI and the exclusive island of Nantucket: Weird and wonderful tartans, and where to find themThis Burns Night, Lotte Brundle offers you a brief history of the internationally celebrated chequered fabric.
