Savile Row's tailors opening their doors to offer behind-the-scenes glimpse of bespoke tailoring
For two weeks, visitors have an opportunity to take a peek at what happens behind the Savile Row shopfronts.
Style & Fashion
The luxury pages of Country Life feature some of the most exlusive clothes and accessories for men and women – not many publications cater to both. In addition, every week online we find some of the most beautiful things to buy for yourself, or a loved one. Often made by some of the oldest, and most loved British brands, these pieces are the best we can find, whether it’s a classic trench coat or a Christmas party dress.
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How to buy an engagement ring at auction
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Easter gifts of real quality, from a diamond bunny to a Fabergé egg
Hetty Lintell and Toby Keel pick out some, all the while desperately trying to avoid using the word 'eggsquisite'.
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The Utterly Inessential Mother's Day list: From flowers and pillows to baths and scarves
From The Royal Osteoporosis Society's extraordinary auction to wonders from Aspinal and flowers in a tube (really), we take a look at some of the loveliest ways to give your mother a treat for Mother's Day on March 14, as picked out by Toby Keel and Hetty Lintell.
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Turn old and neglected jewellery into brilliant new pieces with Cassandra Goad's bespoke jewellery service
Using unworn family heirlooms to create new pieces that will be worn over and over — and enjoyed, rather than sitting redundantly in a jewellery box — is a wonderful way to give old things new life. Hetty Lintell takes a look at how jeweller Cassandra Goad does just this for her clients.
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How to thrive in Lockdown 3.0, from enjoying nature and music to the Wonders of the World
If you'd told us 11 months ago where we'd be now, we wouldn't have believed you — but here some tips on keeping your head held high.
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Best winter hats, and how to keep them in top condition amid the wind, rain and snow
Hetty Lintell picks out the best hats for this time of year and offers tips on looking after them.
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TAG Heuer and Porsche join forces on Carrera watch
Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer and iconic motoring firm Porsche have embarked upon a new partnership, resulting in the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph.
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Curious Questions: Did Mark Twain really invent the bra strap?
Samuel Clemens Leghorn — better known as Mark Twain — was a man of many trades besides writing, and one of his inventions is still with us today. Martin Fone explains more.
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The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: Three things to help you keep fit as Lockdown 3.0 rumbles on
If you stuck to your resolutions in January, congratulations. If, like the other 99.999% of us, you didn't manage it then step this way...
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Engagement rings and beyond from Cassandra Goad
Buying an engagement ring can be the most exciting yet terrifying of purchases. Cassandra Goad can take away all the worry.
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Best Barbour jackets: The finest waxed jackets from an iconic British company
Barbour is a classic British brand which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2019. Here, our luxury editor Hetty Lintell picks out her favourites from the present range, while Flora Watkins picks out six of the most best wax jackets that the company has ever made.
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Best January sales deals, from winter coats to exquisite jewellery
Not all the best purveyors of luxury hold January sales — but some do, and the Country Life team has picked out some of the most beautiful items on offer.
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Best wellington boots: The finest wellies you can buy
There's nothing quite so vital to life in the countryside as a decent pair of wellies. Country Life's luxury editor Hetty Chidwick makes her pick of the best you can buy.
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In Focus: The 100-carat diamond tiara once owned by one of history's greatest spendthrifts
Matthew Dennison takes a look at the life and times of Henry Paget, aka the 'Dancing Marquess', whose legendary shopping sprees saw him blow a vast fortune.
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Christmas gift ideas for men
From fathers to brothers to lovers, we run through some smart ideas for Christmas presents for the men in your life.
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Christmas gift ideas for ladies
From mothers and sisters to wives and girlfriends, these 12 gifts are sure to bring a smile to the face of the special lady in your life.
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Best Christmas gifts for outdoorsy people, from £12 to £9,900
If you're looking for a present for someone who loves getting out and about and finding new adventures, Toby Keel, Hetty Lintell and Alexandra Fraser have picked out some great Christmas gifts for lovers of the great outdoors.
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The best of the Black Friday deals: Desert island holidays, bread makers and beer by post
The world seems to be going Black Friday barmy this week. We've picked out a few of the best deals.
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Tailored for Life: How Savile Row's finest are keeping going even as the new lockdown takes hold
Modern tailoring needn’t be saved for the boardroom: mix and match garments more casually and invest in beautiful separates to be passed down as heirlooms, re-tailored to fit the next generation.
