Fashion

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

Almost 90 years after it was first discovered, Martin Fone looks at the history of this mass produced man-made fibre.

By Martin Fone Published 25 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

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

Royal Ascot is one of the great occasions of the Season, and we have the definitive guide on how to dress the part.

By Hetty Lintell Published 10 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

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

Every bag at luxury brand Chapman is crafted with painstaking attention to detail and expert skill.

By Chapman Published 23 October 23

Given the chance create his very own ‘estate’ Harris tweed, David Profumo knocks at the door of Donald John Mackay, the Hebridean weaver who has changed an entire industry. Photographs by Glyn Satterley.

By David Profumo Published 20 October 23

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