Style & Fashion
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Why to invest in a set of bespoke tweeds – and where to get them made
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
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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.
By Country Life Published
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Country Life Top 10: Wedding planners that mean business
Sometimes it's best just to call in the experts.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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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
By Giles Kime Published
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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.
By Flora Watkins Published
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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.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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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.
By Hetty Lintell Published
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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.
By Hetty Lintell Published
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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.
By Toby Keel Published
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Five smartwatches that are as elegant as they are technically clever
Choosing between a traditional watch and a smartwatch used to be an either/or choice. But a new breed of timepiece is looking to change that.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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Preview: The Cheltenham Collection
Hats off to Penmayne of London and Katherine Hooker at Cheltenham as their collaboration provides brilliant combinations of hats and coats for this year's Cheltenham
By Paula Lester Published
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The best watches from SIHH
Hetty Chidwick picks her favourite time pieces from Geneva’s SIHH - Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie
By Hetty Lintell Published
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Christmas presents for girls
Whether it’s your tricky Mother-in-law, long suffering wife or confusing new girlfriend they all deserve something spoiling this Christmas.
By Hetty Lintell Published