Fashion

In the space of a month, Breitling has signed Austin Butler as a brand ambassador, launched a new collection and snapped up a dormant brand.

By Chris Hall Published 25 March 25

From Diana’s sheep sweater and Theo James’s cardigan-wearing aristocrat in ‘The Gentleman’, to Burberry’s country house-themed runway show, Sloane style is back and it’s better and bigger than ever.

By Simon Mills Last updated 10 March 25

The face(s) of Hackett's Spring Summer 2025 collection is legendary racing duo Carlos Sainz Jr. and Carlos Sainz Sr.

By Rosie Paterson Published 5 March 25

From packaging inspired by Paganism and fragrances released on the equinox and solstice, to powerhouse ingredients grown right here in Britain — we are leading the way when it comes to innovative and effective beauty products.

By Jennifer George Published 12 February 25

Utilitarian outwear has taken the fashion world by storm and now Britain's world-famous wax jackets are getting in on the act, inspired by some of our greatest countryside icons.

By Amy de la Haye Published 4 February 25

One of London’s biggest property sales, our favourite shirtmaker and Slow Horse’s Jack Lowden round out today’s Dawn Chorus.

By Rosie Paterson Published 28 January 25

Doesn’t time go by so fast? LVMH Watch Week is back for its sixth iteration and there are plenty of new and old faces to marvel at, says Hetty Lintell.

By Hetty Lintell Published 23 January 25

Some can rock a bobble hat, others will always resemble Where’s Wally, but the big question is why the bobbles are there in the first place. Harry Pearson finds out as he celebrates a knitted that creation belongs on every hat rack.

By Harry Pearson Published 18 January 25

Once considered a luxury item and given as a love token — or even used as a makeshift toothbrush — the handkerchief still offers an elegance sorely lacking in a packet of paper tissues, says Matthew Dennison.

By Matthew Dennison Published 17 January 25

Shop with the blessing of royalty, as Hetty Lintell chooses luxuries made by companies with a Royal Warrant.

By Hetty Lintell Published 20 November 24

A wardrobe consisting of the perfect balance of colour, character and joie de vivre might be hard to achieve, but is worth striving for. Simon Mills finds out how it’s done.

By Alec Burt Published 6 November 24

Bentley's has launched an Eau de Parfum named Become. James Fisher ponders the nature of the 21st-century economic system as a result.

By James Fisher Published 22 October 24

The thrill of a new pencil case doesn’t fade with age, finds Jo Rodgers, on a visit to Anya Hindmarch’s new stationery pop-up shop.

By Jo Rodgers Published 13 September 24

Tim Henman has spent years of his life at Wimbledon, as a fan, player, broadcaster and more. He spoke to Toby Keel.

By Toby Keel Published 2 July 24

From Cromwell's New Model Army to Waterloo to the King's Coronation, the outfits of our soldiers have always been as functional as they have been stylish.

By Country Life Published 14 June 24

Tips from an expert stylist on what to wear at one of the highlights of the racing calendar: the Cheltenham Festival.

By Toby Keel Published 12 March 24

The hat was once as essential for leaving the house as a pair of trousers, but the sight of a dapper gent sporting one is now all too rare, laments John F. Mueller, while Toby Keel takes a look at the reasons we stopped wearing them.

By John F. Mueller Published 2 March 24

Country Life's Luxury Editor Hetty Lintell picks out some wonderful Valentine's gifts in red or green.

By Hetty Lintell Published 9 February 24

If you've ever wondered why a six is a six and a ten is a ten, so has Martin Fone. He decided to find out how we came to settle on the shoe size numbers we use today.

By Martin Fone Published 28 October 23