Fashion
The latest timeless fashion comment and features from the experts at Country Life
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Best poolside accessories, from loungers to shadesPractical needn't mean sacrificing style, says Hetty Lintell.
By Hetty Lintell Published
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Best summer hats for the season, from Panamas to Ascot hatsHetty Lintell makes her pick of the best summer hats for the summer season.
By Hetty Lintell Published
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Best waterproof jackets for hiking and walking through Britain's hopelessly unreliable summersFrom drizzles to downpours, we run through some of the best waterproof jackets on the market that are guaranteed to keep you dry, whatever the weather.
By Lydia Stangroom Published
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Best hiking shirts you can buy, from strolling around a lake to climbing a mountainWe've rounded up a list of the best hiking shirts to ensure you stay as comfortable as possible whilst you're out on adventures — from soft materials that use quick-wicking and anti-odour technology, to classic designs that could be worn as everyday wear.
By Lydia Stangroom Published
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The best walking shoes, hiking shoes and trail running shoes for menWe’ve rounded up the best walking shoes on the market to find the perfect balance between a walking boot and a trainer, that’ll take you from a dog walk to a level 3 scramble and guarantee you'll always stay one step ahead.
By Country Life Published
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Best hiking trousers for men, from mountaineering gear to smart trousers with hidden powersFrom Francis Drake, Ernest Shackleton to Bear Grylls, men (and women) have been discovering the great outdoors for centuries. Their love of adventures may not have changed, but their wardrobe has.
By Lydia Stangroom Published
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The best socks for walkingIf you didn't think socks could be technical, think again. Lydia Stangroom picks out the best walking socks on the market.
By Lydia Stangroom Published
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The best wellington boots for walking, for the muddy treks when you need wellies — but not blistersLong gone are the days where you would have to forego comfort for dry feet. We look at the best wellington boots for walking, the ideal footwear for all of your countryside rambles.
By Lydia Stangroom Published
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Clever clothes you can wear all day longClothes which work as well outdoors as indoors aren’t easy to find, but adding things from Toggi’s Outdoor collection will help you mix and match for all occasions.
By Toggi Published
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Best umbrellas: Top 10 brollies for rainy days in BritainSurvive the next shower in style with one of our pick of the best umbrellas in Britain.
By Toby Keel Published
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Best walking boots for women, from walks in the woods to hiking the HimalayasWhether you are planning a long country walk or a gentle stroll on a well-beaten path, make the most of the good season with our round-up of the best footwear.
By Carla Passino Published
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Best kids' wellies, from unicorns and dinosaurs to beautiful boots for young sophisticatesAs gin is to tonic, children are to puddles. A staple in any child's wardrobe, wellington boots are the go-to necessity for little feet on big adventures. Lydia Stangroom picks out the best kids' wellies you can buy.
By Lydia Stangroom Published
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A new summer fashion collection that draws on our desire for fun and freedom after a year of lockdownsA look at occasion-wear specialist Favourbrook’s new Spring Summer 2021 collection.
By Favourbrook Published
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How to thrive in Lockdown 3.0, from enjoying nature and music to the Wonders of the WorldIf you'd told us 11 months ago where we'd be now, we wouldn't have believed you — but here some tips on keeping your head held high.
By Toby Keel Published
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Best winter hats, and how to keep them in top condition amid the wind, rain and snowHetty Lintell picks out the best hats for this time of year and offers tips on looking after them.
By Hetty Lintell Published
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TAG Heuer and Porsche join forces on Carrera watchSwiss watch brand TAG Heuer and iconic motoring firm Porsche have embarked upon a new partnership, resulting in the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph.
By Hetty Lintell Published
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Curious Questions: Did Mark Twain really invent the bra strap?Samuel Clemens Leghorn — better known as Mark Twain — was a man of many trades besides writing, and one of his inventions is still with us today. Martin Fone explains more.
By Martin Fone Published
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Tailored for Life: How Savile Row's finest are keeping going even as the new lockdown takes holdModern tailoring needn’t be saved for the boardroom: mix and match garments more casually and invest in beautiful separates to be passed down as heirlooms, re-tailored to fit the next generation.
By The Pollen Estate Published
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The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: Headphones for wannabe rock gods, an indoor jungle and notebook nirvanaA renewed sense of optimism and positivity seems to be taking hold of the world this week, as rays of sunshine seem to be peeking through the grey clouds that have shrouded 2020's skies.
By Toby Keel Published
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The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: Winter's least appropriate shoes, a bed of rare glory and an everything-proof mobile for adventurers or the incurably clumsyEvery week in this little slot, we lament the nastiness out in the world and suggest that you alleviate some of that negativity with something to make you smile. This week's selection comes from Victoria Marston and Toby Keel — enjoy.
By Victoria Marston Published
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The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: A watch that's older than planet earth, the ultimate bowl for tasteful dogs and saving the planet via the medium of cashmereIf Nero were alive today, he wouldn't have fiddled while Rome burns — he'd have bought stuff off the internet. And this is the page he'd have come to in order to help make his choices, where he'd have found the weird and wonderful as picked out by Victoria Marston and Toby Keel.
By Victoria Marston Published


