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Everything you need to know about the stealth red carpet tease and Breitling’s new Top Time B31 watch — as seen on Austin Butler’s wristIn the space of a month, Breitling has signed Austin Butler as a brand ambassador, launched a new collection and snapped up a dormant brand.
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Old money, new style: How the high fashion world is bringing Sloane style backFrom 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.
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Sainz alive: F1 driver Carlos Sainz and his father are the new faces of Hackett LondonThe face(s) of Hackett's Spring Summer 2025 collection is legendary racing duo Carlos Sainz Jr. and Carlos Sainz Sr.
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Land of soap and glory: How the British beauty industry is setting global standards for sustainability and styleFrom 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.
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Barbour’s heritage jackets get a floral makeover courtesy of ErdemUtilitarian 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.
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Dawn chorus: London’s ‘White House’ sells for £139 million, WNU pops up in Scotland and our quiz of the dayOne of London’s biggest property sales, our favourite shirtmaker and Slow Horse’s Jack Lowden round out today’s Dawn Chorus.
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From fighting for stockings to flying on the Moon: How nylon changed the worldAlmost 90 years after it was first discovered, Martin Fone looks at the history of this mass produced man-made fibre.
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Right on time: Our Luxury Editor’s favourites from LVMH Watch WeekDoesn’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.
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Style and substance: Why the handkerchief remains a small symbol of civilised behaviourOnce 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.
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The (royal) seal of approval: Shoes, hats, socks, whiskies and a gold dachshund.Shop with the blessing of royalty, as Hetty Lintell chooses luxuries made by companies with a Royal Warrant.
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How to dress with joy, elan, exuberance and carefully-managed extrovertism — no matter how old you areA 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.
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Bentley launches new fragrance, causing me to briefly lose touch with realityBentley's has launched an Eau de Parfum named Become. James Fisher ponders the nature of the 21st-century economic system as a result.
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Anya Hindmarch: 'Luxury can become achingly boring and a bit worthy. I like things that make you smile’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.
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Tim Henman: A lifetime at WimbledonTim Henman has spent years of his life at Wimbledon, as a fan, player, broadcaster and more. He spoke to Toby Keel.
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Everything you could ever want to know about the uniforms of the British ArmyFrom 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.
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Dressing to impress: how to stand out at Royal Ascot, all while following the rulesRoyal Ascot is one of the great occasions of the Season, and we have the definitive guide on how to dress the part.
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What (not) to wear at the Cheltenham FestivalTips from an expert stylist on what to wear at one of the highlights of the racing calendar: the Cheltenham Festival.
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Luscious red or gorgeous green? 12 Valentine gifts to keep them keen, from £45 to £22kCountry Life's Luxury Editor Hetty Lintell picks out some wonderful Valentine's gifts in red or green.
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Curious Questions: How did they come up with the numbers for shoe sizes?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.
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Chapman luggage: All in good timeEvery bag at luxury brand Chapman is crafted with painstaking attention to detail and expert skill.
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Donald John Mackay, the Hebridean tweed weaver who has changed an entire industryGiven 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.
