Fashion

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

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

As supple as an Olympic gymnast and as uncrushable as the bulldog spirit, the Panama hat has long been a staple of the British gentleman’s summer attire. Harry Pearson takes a look at them, and answers the burning question: do Panama hats come from Panama?

By Harry Pearson Published 8 July 23

We've rounded up all the utterly inessential products — posh tennis gear, in other words — that you absolutely do not need to enjoy Wimbledon, but would probably fancy having anyway.

By Country Life Published 4 July 23

Forget the mid-19th century institutions of Harrods, Macy's or Bloomingdale's — the oldest department store in the world was founded in London in the 1780s. Martin Fone tells the story of Harding, Howell’s & Co Grand Fashionable Magazine.

By Martin Fone Published 8 April 23

For those looking to update their accessories this season, Lalage Beaumont offers chic, timeless structured bags in luxurious leather.

By Lalage Beaumont Published 30 March 23

Is your mum the sort who's happiest with what she knows — or one who loves a surprise?

By Toby Keel Published 14 March 23

Scotland has turned out endless inventors of great genius in the past few hundred years, and Charles Macintosh — the man who brought waterproof clothing to the world — was as successful as any of them. Martin Fone tells his story.

By Martin Fone Published 18 February 23