Fashion

Walking and hiking have become a part of our daily lives — a change that's here to stay. So you'll be in need of some walking trousers; Lydia Stangroom picks out six of the best pairs of hiking trousers for women.

By Lydia Stangroom Published 26 May 21

Clothes 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 21 May 21

Survive the next shower in style with one of our pick of the best umbrellas in Britain.

By Toby Keel Published 17 May 21

Whether 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 14 May 21

As 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 11 May 21

A look at occasion-wear specialist Favourbrook’s new Spring Summer 2021 collection.

By Favourbrook Published 14 April 21

Hetty Lintell picks out the best hats for this time of year and offers tips on looking after them.

By Hetty Lintell Published 9 February 21

Swiss 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 8 February 21

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 6 February 21

If you stuck to your resolutions in January, congratulations. If, like the other 99.999% of us, you didn't manage it then step this way...

By Toby Keel Published 5 February 21

Modern 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 25 November 20

A 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 10 November 20

Every 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 3 November 20

If 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 20 October 20

Much of this year, Utterly Inessential has focused on things to make staying in your own home for months on end a more pleasant experience. This week, though, we've handed over the keys to Country Life's luxury editor, Hetty Lintell, who went up to Scotland over the summer — and made these notes on how to make it through in one piece.

By Hetty Lintell Published 6 October 20

The country walking habit seems to have stuck, even in these days when lockdown is easing.

By Toby Keel Published 16 July 20

What not to buy this week. (Unless you really like it.)

By Victoria Marston Published 2 July 20

It’ll be game, set and match to the lucky owners of these classic pieces of fine jewellery. The heirlooms of the future, they are to be treasured now and for generations to come.

By Country Life Published 18 June 20

We'll tell you what he wants. What he really, really wants.

By Toby Keel Published 17 June 20