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Jeremy Hackett: ‘People often say that I’m an influencer and I always answer back: “I’m usually under the influence”’The old-school fashion designer has a playful side and is always looking to try something new, Lotte Brundle writes.
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'Wade through a bog in the morning and then waltz into The Ritz for breakfast': For fashion and function, you can't beat country clothingFor the fashion conscious city dweller, the lines between rural and urban are blurring, especially in outerwear, says Madeleine Silver.
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A very English house abroadSponsor Content Created With Swaine London
At 276 years old, Swaine is embarking on its most ambitious chapter yet, with new boutiques in France and the USA, plus trunk shows to carry the House to its clients.
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First look: We've got the need, the need for the Country Life tweedHeritage and enduring appeal make up the fabric of Country Life, so what better way to weave the story of its 130th anniversary celebrations than with a bespoke tweed.
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Justine Picardie: The 11th Duke of Devonshire and Elsa Schiaparelli had much more in common than you might thinkThere’s no reason why dressing up can’t be humorous.
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'Leaving your jacket pocket empty is like leaving a corner of a beautiful work of art unpainted'If you only buy one silk pocket square, make sure it's one by Turnbull & Asser.
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David Gandy: ‘I was sent the script for Fifty Shades of Grey’Lotte Brundle meets the model and businessman to discuss his love of tailoring, life with two young daughters and thoughts on going into acting.
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Let's get physical: The future of shopping is decidedly old-fashionedAmie Elizabeth White celebrates the return of in-person shopping.
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The curious ingredients behind a truly luxurious fragrancePresented by Notino
A look at some of the things that come together to create Prada perfume's elusive sense of warmth and luxury.
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'Sometimes, a metal sliver may fly into his eye. Occasionally, the pointing stone will cause a fatal injury': The dangerous but well-paid world of needle makingSlim, sharp and endlessly versatile, the needle has threaded its way through history and stitched itself into civilisation’s fabric with pin-point precision.
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Do we dress better when the economy is tanking?The seventies, the nineties and now the twenty-twenties are proving ripe for fashions that stand the test of time. Yet they also proved economically trying. Are the two things linked?
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Justine Picardie: 'Search dusty attics or muddy boot rooms for forgotten trench coats and sally forth, as gallant Britannic ambassadors'The practicality of the Burberry Trench first appealed to army officers and Antarctic explorers. Later, its stylish androgyny made it the choice of punks and princesses. Next week, an exhibition at the V&A will celebrate its remarkable story.
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'Alexander McQueen is coming home the way football never could': This season’s ‘it’ item is the runway itselfLondon Fashion Week is finally back in vogue.
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Justine Picardie: 'As the wife of Prince Philip’s godson, I saw Elizabeth II on shoot days, wearing a tweed jacket and tartan skirt'The late Queen was never more relaxed than when sporting comfortable, yet impeccably tailored designs, inspired by her beloved Scotland.
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Gilders, goldsmiths, embroiderers and engravers: It takes a 2,000-man village to make the world's most coveted fanIf you only buy one fan, make it one from Duvelleroy.
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Cordelia de Castellane: ‘Mr Dior was an aquarius. So am I’Lotte Brundle meets the artistic director of Dior and Baby Dior.
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British wool is booming, but where are all the sheep?The wooly good news is that demand for British wool is rising sharply. The wooly bad news is that global sheep numbers are declining.
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In a museum or on Zendaya: What to do with 3,000-year-old earringsDoes archival fashion belong on bodies or behind glass?
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From wet shirts to war-worthy kilts, the costumes of Britain's best-loved dramas are worth a fortuneThe star power of film and TV costumes should not be overlooked.
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The most famous suitcase in the world was built to last: 'It's been dinged by elephants, it's fallen off safari trucks, it's traversed five continents'If you only ever buy one suitcase, make sure it's one from Globe-Trotter.
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The Art of Effortlessness: Code8 Beauty Finds the Modern Woman's Cheat CodePresented by Code8
Looking effortless needn't take hours — just great products, and that's where Code8 comes in.
