Style & Fashion
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Code8, based in the heart of Mayfair, offers clients the chance to craft the perfect shade of lipstick. Hetty Lintell, Country Life's Luxury Editor, finds out more.
By Hetty Lintell Published
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Fields and fashion: why luxury loves the British countryside
From Perthshire to Paris, 'Anglomania' is taking over high fashion. Amie Elizabeth White tells us why
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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The bow tie: A new statement of counter culture or a 'middle finger around your neck'?
It no longer matters if you’re not a surgeon or a comedian: after the dark days of endless leisurewear, bow ties are back
By Simon Mills Published
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'Daniel Day Lewis rang up one day... he wanted us to make him one in a Staithes pattern': Why the gansey jumper is still a compelling yarn
Designed to protect the wearer from wind, rain, salt spray and sun, chunky gansey jumpers retain a special place in fishermen’s hearts and modern fashion.
By Jane Wheatley Published
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Chanel takes a cruise around Lake Como
The last Chanel collection designed entirely by the atelier has been unveiled on the shores of Lake Como, in Italy.
By Will Hosie Published
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'The watch is Head Boy of men’s accessorising': Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey and Tom Chamberlin's Summer Season style secrets
When it comes to dressing for the Season, accessories will transform an outfit. Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey and Tom Chamberlin, both stylish summer-party veterans, offer some sage advice.
By Country Life Published
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The coveted Hermès Birkin bag is a safer investment than gold — and several rare editions are being auctioned off by Christie’s
There are only 200,000 Birkin bags in circulation which has helped push prices of second-hand ones up.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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Big, bright and bold: Colourful luggage to inspire your next spring getaway
If RIMOWA's new 'Holiday' campaign is anything to go by, then conservative-coloured luggage is out and eye-catching is in.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Old money, new style: How the high fashion world is bringing Sloane style back
From 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.
By Simon Mills Last updated
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Sainz alive: F1 driver Carlos Sainz and his father are the new faces of Hackett London
The face(s) of Hackett's Spring Summer 2025 collection is legendary racing duo Carlos Sainz Jr. and Carlos Sainz Sr.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Land of soap and glory: How the British beauty industry is setting global standards for sustainability and style
From 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.
By Jennifer George Published
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Barbour’s heritage jackets get a floral makeover courtesy of Erdem
Utilitarian 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.
By Amy de la Haye Published
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Dawn chorus: London’s ‘White House’ sells for £139 million, WNU pops up in Scotland and our quiz of the day
One of London’s biggest property sales, our favourite shirtmaker and Slow Horse’s Jack Lowden round out today’s Dawn Chorus.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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From fighting for stockings to flying on the Moon: How nylon changed the world
Almost 90 years after it was first discovered, Martin Fone looks at the history of this mass produced man-made fibre.
By Martin Fone Published
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Right on time: Our Luxury Editor’s favourites from LVMH Watch Week
Doesn’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.
By Hetty Lintell Published
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Curious Questions: Why do woolly hats have bobbles?
Some can rock a bobble hat, others will always resemble Where’s Wally, but the big question is why the bobbles are there in the first place. Harry Pearson finds out as he celebrates a knitted that creation belongs on every hat rack.
By Harry Pearson Published
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Style and substance: Why the handkerchief remains a small symbol of civilised behaviour
Once 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.
By Matthew Dennison Published