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Boon & Lane: The only British company still producing handmade hat blocks
Boon & Lane supplies bespoke wooden and cast-aluminium hat blocks to leading milliners.
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Robert Bathurst of Cold Feet and Downton Abbey on the little luxuries in his life
Bespoke shoes, Royal Doulton china and some rather lovely curtains make actor Robert Bathurst's list.
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Tweed is good. Tweed works – even in the era of GoreTex
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.
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Seven stunning pieces of jewellery that will delight horse lovers
Lucy Pearson of Horse & Hound picks out equestrian jewellery that could be perfect for the horse-lover in your life.
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Weddings: Why an afternoon beats an entire weekend
Getting married is, and should be, a very special day. But make sure it's only a day, says Annunicata Elwes.
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Royal Ascot hats: The best of the fashion from flat racing’s greatest meeting
Royal Ascot is synonymous with high fashion – particularly when it comes to the hats sported by many of the female racegoers.
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Why morning dress is flattering, tasteful and essential for weddings
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.
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When Sotheby's and Savile Row collide: The jacket with a work of art within
A collaboration between Huntsman and Sotheby's has given rise to some remarkably beautiful jackets.
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Why a wedding day is about the people, not the price tag – no matter how high
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.
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Country Life Top 10: Wedding planners that mean business
Sometimes it's best just to call in the experts.
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The secret to a good wedding? More sincerity, less triviality
The secret of the classic country wedding is quality over quantity, says Giles Kime
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Bridesmaids: Why less is more
Flora Watkins pleads with brides-to-be to avoid the temptation to recruit a small army.
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Wedding myths debunked, and mysteries explained
Weddings are as chock full of myth and superstition as they are canapés and crazy relatives.
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Country Life Top 10: Engagement rings - The finest rings, from Tiffany, De Beers and more
You'll be heading down the aisle before you know it.
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'A watch experiences your life in its entirety': Patek Philippe's MD on life and timepieces
The managing director of Patek Philippe on why watches elicit such emotions – and how to keep yours in top condition.
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Hublot producing 70th anniversary Ferrari watch
Ferrari is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a little help from Swiss watchmaker Hublot.
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The Savile Row suit made from the bellies of Mongolian yaks
One of London’s oldest Savile Row tailors is now producing suits made from yak hair.
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Five of the best Liberty prints, from over 140 years of extraordinary history
Vibrant, beautiful and, above all, instantly recognisable, Liberty prints have managed to stay in fashion for more than a century.
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'A man spends much of his life in shirts... they're hugely important'
Shirtmaker Emma Willis spoke to Country Life's Hetty Chidwick about why some things are just not worth compromising on.
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The importance of not wearing the wrong trousers… especially if you’re a prime minister
Leslie Geddes-Brown is full of praise for a smart sartorial move by Prime Minister Theresa May.
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In praise of cords: Colourful, practical, and ‘the perfect country trousers’
Sometimes custard yellow, but always soft and snug, corduroy is one of the most pleasing materials in a countryman’s wardrobe, finds Alec Marsh.
