Fashion

A bespoke suit will last you years, perhaps even decades, so it’s important to get it right. Jonathan Self offers his advice on how to get one that’s just right.

By Country Life Published 11 January 18

Jonathan Self has spent years wearing Savile Row suits, but for the latest addition to his wardrobe decided to look further afield. He was delighted with what he found.

By Country Life Published 5 January 18

Two years ago, Country Life decried the wearing of lilac socks. But times change, and so do we: it's time to acknowledge that socks are the new ties, as Katy Birchall explains.

By Katy Birchall Published 2 January 18

A wedding ring is for life, so it is worth getting it spot on – our luxury editor Hetty Chidwick offers her advice.

By Hetty Lintell Published 27 December 17

Living a gentlemanly existence is second nature to Huntsman’s customers, so who better to work with Country Life on a guide to dressing for the modern gentleman?

By In association with Huntsman Published 22 December 17

Barbara Taylor Bradford shares a few of her favourite things with Hetty Chidwick, with illustrations by Ollie Maxwell.

By Hetty Lintell Published 5 December 17

Military watches have come a long way from the trenches of the First World War – today, they're the choice of the gentleman who prefers utilitarian timepieces, and hugely collectable. Robin Swithinbank charts their rise.

By Country Life Published 16 November 17

'Fundamentally, we won’t make a product that doesn’t perform in the field’

By Hetty Lintell Published 26 October 17

Boon & Lane supplies bespoke wooden and cast-aluminium hat blocks to leading milliners.

By Paula Minchin Published 8 October 17

Bespoke shoes, Royal Doulton china and some rather lovely curtains make actor Robert Bathurst's list.

By Hetty Lintell Published 1 September 17

Tweeds are woven into the very warp and weft of the Scottish landscape, as Mary Miers discovered during a visit to a tweed house that’s been making this versatile fabric for 160 years. Photographs by Roddy Mackay.

By Mary Miers Published 22 August 17

Lucy Pearson of Horse & Hound picks out equestrian jewellery that could be perfect for the horse-lover in your life.

By Country Life Published 14 August 17

Getting married is, and should be, a very special day. But make sure it's only a day, says Annunicata Elwes.

By Annunciata Elwes Published 16 July 17

Royal Ascot is synonymous with high fashion – particularly when it comes to the hats sported by many of the female racegoers.

By Country Life Published 22 June 17

Whether you splash out or keep it simple, one thing you shouldn't compromise on is your wedding clothes – and morning dress is best, says Jonathan Self.

By Country Life Published 15 May 17

A set of bespoke tweeds is on every gentleman's wish list – Charlotte Peters looks at the best places to get them made.

By Country Life Published 5 May 17

Caroline Fleetwood has seen it all while hosting weddings at Duncton Mill Fishery in Sussex – and she offers some words of advice for couples planning their nuptials.

By Country Life Published 2 May 17

Sometimes it's best just to call in the experts.

By Rosie Paterson Published 30 April 17

The secret of the classic country wedding is quality over quantity, says Giles Kime

By Giles Kime Published 26 April 17