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'Do not be afraid of looking like a tweed factory has thrown up on you': A snob’s guide to what to wear for Cheltenham
Nine fail-safe tips for looking your best at Cheltenham Festival 2026.
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Driving is an occasion. It's time to dress like it
The renaissance of 'car clothing' means there's no excuse not to be the best dressed man or woman behind the wheel, as Simon De Burton explains.
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If this Derby boot is good enough for Bond, then it's good enough for you
In a new series, Amie Elizabeth White reveals one thing you should buy in each category, from shoes and white shirts, to weekend bags and umbrellas.
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'I loved defying the tyranny of fast fashion, one stitch at a time': Make do and mend is enjoying a creative revival
Debora Robertson gets out her darning wool
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Fashion fit for the Winter Olympics (sort of) from the Country Life Archive
The Country Life Archive is a gold mine of inspiring winter fashion, finds Melanie Bryan.
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The rugby shirt is a bona fide sartorial superstar
Once the reserve of mud-caked public schoolboys, the rugby shirt is now embraced by outfitters across the globe.
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'It’s harder with someone who says yes to everything’: What it's like having a bespoke scent made by one of London's oldest perfumers
Scent is the most romantic of the senses, some say. Lotte Brundle heads to Floris in London, ahead of Valentine’s Day, to have a bespoke perfume made for her.
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‘Re-using gemstones and gold pays in so many ways, turning "something old" into "something new" again’
Approximately 40% of all UK engagements happen between November and Valentine's Day, but choosing what to propose with can be a minefield. Why not look at what's hiding in the family jewellery box, says Jessica Diamond.
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Slipshod no more: The slipper has made its way out of the bedroom and into the world of high fashion
Versatile, stylish, comfortable and elegant. What's not to love about footwear that's perfect for almost every occasion?
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Hello Kitty, the FBI and the exclusive island of Nantucket: Weird and wonderful tartans, and where to find them
This Burns Night, Lotte Brundle offers you a brief history of the internationally celebrated chequered fabric.
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Come rain or shine: Burberry’s Gabardine Capsule collection celebrates the art of dressing for Britain’s changeable skies
Burberry is celebrating the revolutionary fabric its founder invented with a new collection designed for adventures in Britain's countryside — and its unpredictable weather.
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The monk strap: Where did the shoe with sole and sophistication come from?
Amie Elizabeth White charts the history of the monk strap shoe — beloved by Clark Gable, Cary Grant and James Bond.
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What do Taylor Swift, Guy Ritchie and The King have in common? They all love a 200-year-old fabric born in Scotland’s textile mills
Lovat Mill, the last tweed producer in the Scottish Borders, has fans in Madonna, Taylor Swift and The King — and they’re releasing 15 new designs to celebrate the fabric’s 200 year anniversary.
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From the front line to the front row: A potted history of the Wellington boot and some of our favourites to buy right now
Soldiers, aristocrats, Paddington Bear and models have all donned a pair of welly boots.
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‘Live in the country (or, failing that, Kensington Square) and wear navy’: A brief history of the colour that never goes out of style
Deborah Nicholls-Lee takes a look at how the colour navy got its name — and why its still a safe bet, centuries on.
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A short history of all the must-have toys for Christmas
Today’s queues may be digital, but the fight to secure that must-have present and avoid small, disappointed faces is timeless. Tom Howells looks at the toys topping recent (and less recent) Christmas wish lists.
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Just can't get enough of the muff? The history of the furry handwarmer with the funny name
Deborah Nicholls-Lee goes diving into the history of the muff.
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What do a 19th century earl, Coco Chanel and Harry Styles have in common? A love of cardigans, of course
Amie Elizabeth White takes a look back at the history of the cardigan.
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What do you get a man who already has everything?
Jeremy Langmead sets out to find the ultimate personalised gift. Illustration by Giles Deacon.
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Suit yourself: I’m a 49 year-old man-about-town and I’ve never owned a suit
When Hugh Smithson-Wright turned up to Country Life's annual Gentleman's Life party sans suit, it sparked a passionate conversation about why the formal fashion just isn't for everyone.
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Meet the British perfumers squeezing landscapes into scents
The nuances of modern perfumery now allow a single drop to evoke an entire landscape. Amie Elizabeth White explores the native houses hitting the right notes
