Fashion
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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.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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How do you make a map cool? By putting it on a Burberry parkaA Burberry coat, emblazoned with a map of London has caught Rosie Paterson's eye.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Julie Harding Published
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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?
By Will Hosie Published
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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.
By Justine Picardie Published
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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.
By Will Hosie Published
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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.
By Justine Picardie Published
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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.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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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.
By Charlotte Cooper Published
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The British-born designer selling upcycled Hermès beach towels to America’s wealthiest womenLily Clempson breathes new life into the most luxurious of second-hand fabrics. Mary Holland went to speak to her in her Upper East Side showroom. Photographs by Roshni Khatri.
By Mary Holland Published
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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?
By Laura Kay Published
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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.
By Carla Passino Published
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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.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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These are a few of Sarah Corbett-Winder's favourite thingsThe fashion stylist and 'bonkers mother of three' talks to Amie Elizabeth White about Gucci, sausage dogs and scent. Illustrations by Bryony Fripp.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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From underwear to outerwear: How cinema transformed the fortunes of the humble T-shirtAmie Elizabeth White tells you how you can look like Marlon Brando. Sort of.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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'If you're lucky, you might experience four seasons in the space of four hours': The snob's guide to summer dressingWhat to wear to weddings, park picnics, Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, Henley Festival, according to Sophia Money-Coutts.
By Sophia Money-Coutts Last updated
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Were florals for spring ever groundbreaking? The blooming romance between flowers and fashionFlowers have heavily influenced some of fashion's most famous names, including Gabrielle Chanel, Christian Dior and Elsa Schiaparelli, finds Amie Elizabeth White.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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If you only buy one waistcoat this wedding season, please make sure it's this oneThe waistcoat is really the only part of morning dress that you can get away with personalising. However, whatever colour, pattern or texture you decide to go for, it should come from this one brand.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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A sartorial survival guide to the RHS Chelsea Flower ShowThe forecast for next week's Chelsea Flower Show looks sunny and stable, but the question around what to wear still remains.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published


